Bradford Bulls, Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity have all named their 21-man squads for this weekend’s Challenge Cup.
The trio are the final Super League clubs that will be in action this weekend, with sides who play on Friday and Saturday already naming their sides earlier this week.
Bradford, who arguably have the toughest draw, will take on London Broncos in the capital, in a game that will be in front of the BBC cameras.
Catalans Dragons also play on Sunday, against Batley Bulldogs, however the French side are yet to name a squad for their trip to Mount Pleasant.
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Super League sides name squads for Challenge Cup Third Round
Bradford Bulls:
Kurt Haggerty, who is set for his first competitive game in charge of the Bulls, has a number of new signings that could all make their official debuts for the club.
Andy Ackers, Caleb Aekins, Ed Chamberlain, Loghan Lewis, Esan Marsters, Joe Mellor, Dan Russell and Ryan Sutton will all be looking for their first senior appearance for the Odsal outfit, whilst the likes of Zac Fulton and Rowan Milnes are named in the side after injury ruled them out of the pre-season friendly over Leeds.
Jayden Nikorima is not named in the squad, after pulling up with injury in training.
Bradford Bulls 21-man squad to face London Broncos:Â Andy Ackers, Caleb Aekins, Waqa Blake, Ed Chamberlain, Eribe Doro, Zac Fulton, Sam Hallas. Luke Hooley, Joe Keyes, Loghan Lewis, Esan Marsters, Joe Mellor, Rowan Milnes, Jayden Okunbor, Eliot Peposhi, Leon Ruan, Dan Russell, Ethan Ryan, Ebon Scurr, Mitch Souter, Ryan Sutton.
Wigan Warriors:
Following on from their pre-season win over Hull FC last week, boss Matt Peet welcomes back hooker Brad O’Neill, after he completes his suspension that he picked up in the Grand Final defeat to Hull KR.
Sam Eseh Jr could also make his first appearance in Cherry and White, after returning from a season-long loan at FC in 2025.
There is still no place for Harry Smith, who continues to recover from wrist surgery.
Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Rochdale Hornets:Â 1. Jai Field, 2. Zach Eckersley, 3. Adam Keighran, 4. Jake Wardle, 5. Liam Marshall, 6. Bevan French, 8. Ethan Havard, 9. Brad O’Neill, 10. Luke Thompson, 11. Junior Nsemba, 12. Liam Farrell, 13. Kaide Ellis, 14. Sam Walters, 15. Patrick Mago, 17. Oliver Partington, 19. Jack Farrimond, 20. Sam Eseh Jr, 22. Tom Forber, 23. Kian McDermott, 25. Taylor Kerr, 32. Dayon Sambou.
Wakefield Trinity:Â
Daryl Powell has named a mix of starters and fringe players, as his side travel to Swinton Lions.
Wingers Oliver Pratt and Tom Johnstone, and props Mike McMeeken and Kai Rodwell are absent, as it new recruit Jazz Tevaga.
Tray Lolesio will be hoping to continue his form from the pre-season into competitive action, as he is one of five players who could make their official debuts for the club.
Wakefield Trinity 21-man squad to face Swinton Lions:Â 1. Max Jowitt, 3. Cameron Scott, 4. Corey Hall, 6. Jake Trueman, 7. Mason Lino, 9. Tyson Smoothy, 11. Seth Nikotemo, 12. Matty Storton, 14. Jay Pitts, 15. Caleb Hamlin-Uele, 16. Caius Faatili, 17. Harvey Smith, 18. Isaiah Vagana, 20. Jack Sinfield, 21. Jayden Myers, 23 Josh Rourke, 24. Tray Lolesio, 25. Jordan Williams, 28. Noah High, 32. Will Tate, Charlie Abraham.
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