Leigh Leopards host Warrington Wolves in Super League Rivals Round and the team news has now been confirmed with both head coaches having to make changes on account of injury.
The two sides will meet once again in the Challenge Cup semi-finals in early May where a spot at Wembley is on the line but for now, it’s a valuable two competition points in Super League.
A win for Warrington would see them leapfrog the Leopards and move into the top six with the Wolves currently sitting in eighth after suffering defeat at the hands of Hull FC last week. As for Leigh, they sit in sixth and could move into third with a win.
Adrian Lam’s side will be without centres Umyla Hanley and Tesi Niu but that’s not as devastating as the blow dealt to Warrington with Sam Burgess’ side confirming that captain George Williams is set for an eight to ten week layoff after requiring surgery on his ankle.
All eyes are on how Burgess will replace his captain and we now know with the team news for Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves confirmed.
Leigh Leopards team news
Josh Charnley returns for Leigh Leopards after having a frustrating season so far with injury. He would limp off in the season opener but the winger is now ready to make a full return and he is a welcome boost.
He starts on the wing meaning Bailey Hodgson moves into centre with both Hanley and Niu out, whilst Ethan O’Neill also returns in another boost.
Matty Davis is favoured as the interchange hooker once again with Ben McNamara serving as 18th man.
Leigh Leopards XIII: David Armstrong, Darnell McIntosh, Keanan Brand, Bailey Hodgson, Josh Charnley, Gaz O’Brien, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Edwin Ipape, Robbie Mulhern, Ethan O’Neill, Frankie Halton, Isaac Liu
Interchanges: Matty Davis, Alec Tuitavake, Aaron Pene, Jack Hughes
📰 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🐆
The return of a familiar face… pic.twitter.com/qhDumXTRF6
— Leigh Leopards (@LeighLeopardsRL) April 19, 2025
Warrington Wolves team news
Sam Burgess has made his George Williams replacement call and shocked everyone by going with hooker Danny Walker, meaning Sam Powell gets the start at nine.
There is no place in the squad for Stefan Ratchford and no hooking option on the bench as Burgess names four powerful forwards there in Musgrove, Philbin, Crowther and Wood.
Ben Currie plays out of thirteen now that centre Toby King is back whilst Matt Dufty anchors the spine and could be called upon a lot given Williams’ absence.
Warrington Wolves XIII: Matt Dufty, Matty Ashton, Toby King, Rodrick Tai, Josh Thewlis, Danny Walker, Marc Sneyd, Paul Vaughan, Sam Powell, Luke Yates, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Dan Russell, Ben Currie
Interchanges: Zane Musgrove, Joe Philbin, Jordan Crowther, Max Wood
📋 Our line-up to take on the Leopards in Rivals Round pic.twitter.com/uLLAgzjAPn
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) April 19, 2025
