It’s potentially the biggest game of the season on Friday night, as Super League’s top two clash: Wigan Warriors and Hull KR.
It’s likely going to decide the winners of the League Leaders’ Shield, with just two rounds to go after this huge game.
Therefore, both sides will be keen to try out all their big, experienced names up against some of the league’s very best.
With that in mind, we’ve predicted the line-ups for this all-important affair.
Predicted Wigan Warriors XIII
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We don’t expect the Warriors to have made many changes to the side that beat Catalans Dragons last week.
However, with Harry Smith back after his three-match suspension, he should slot straight back in to the halves alongside Bevan French.
You’d therefore imagine Adam Keighran will move back to his favoured position in the centres, with young Zach Eckersley making way despite his good form.
It’s a crunch game, and the know-how of more experienced players will likely be favoured – meaning Liam Farrell may well move into second-row immediately after overcoming his calf injury, but that’s down to fitness.
He’d replace Sam Walters in the third and final change we expect Matt Peet to make.
With Brad O’Neill still out with a long-term injury, Kruise Leeming should again play at hooker.
Fullback: Jai Field
Wingers: Abbas Miski and Liam Marshall
Centres: Zach Eckersley and Jake Wardle
Halves: Bevan French and Harry Smith
Front row: Ethan Havard, Kruise Leeming and Luke Thompson
Second row: Liam Farrell, Junior Nsemba and Kaide Ellis
Predicted Hull KR XIII
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Similarly, Hull KR shouldn’t need to make any changes to a side that blew Salford Red Devils away last week.
James Batchelor has been named in the 21-man squad this week after his ban. He should slot right back in at second-row, with Matty Storton making way.
Meanwhile, Oliver Gildart, named in the squad, should start if he’s fit, in place of Tom Opacic.
Gildart was named in the 21-man squad last week, but wasn’t risked against the Red Devils in the end, probably to keep him fit for this Friday.
Sauaso Sue, meanwhile, despite lengthy treatment due to an injury to a nightmare part of the body, is expected to be okay.
Fullback: Niall Evalds
Wingers: Jack Broadbent and Ryan Hall
Centres: Peta Hiku and Oliver Gildart
Halves: Tyrone May and Mikey Lewis
Front row: Sauaso Sue, Matt Parcell and Jai Whitbread
Second row: Dean Hadley, James Batchelor and Elliot Minchella
