Warrington Wolves new Head Coach Sam Burgess has named his first squad for the new Super League season as they face the difficult task of heading over to France to take on Catalans Dragons.
The Wire kick-off the new campaign in Perpignan this Saturday 17 February, 5.30pm(UK) / 6.30pm(FRA).
Paul Vaughan is available again having served his four-match suspension. Captain Stefan Ratchford has recovered from a calf issue and is available.
Warrington Wolves captain Stefan Ratchford faces a race to be passed fit for round one. – Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com – Copyright: x xSWpix.comxt/axPhotographyxHubxLtdxAllanxMcKenzie/SWpix.comx
In a blow for the Wolves Rodrick Tai, Matty Nicholson and Joe Bullock are sidelined for the start of the season through injury.
Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Zane Musgrove, Sam Powell and Arron Lindop could all make their Super League debuts for the club.
Warrington Wolves 21-man squad: Matty Ashton, Jordy Crowther, Ben Currie, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Matt Dufty, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, James Harrison, Leon Hayes, Adam Holroyd, Toby King, Arron Lindop, Zane Musgrove, Joe Philbin, Sam Powell, Stefan Ratchford, Josh Thewlis, Paul Vaughan, Danny Walker, George Williams, Connor Wrench.
Catalans name squad for Warrington Wolves clash
Sam Burgess will take his Warrington side to Perpignan for their first game of Super League this season. – Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com – Copyright: x xSWpix.comxt/axPhotographyxHubxLtdxOllyxHassell/SWpix.comx SWP-2352-0001
Catalans Dragons headcoach Steve McNamara has named his 21-Man squad for the Super League opening round against Warrington on Saturday, February 17, kick-off at 6.30pm CET at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium.
New signings Théo Fages, Jayden Nikorima, Tariq Sims, Bayley Sironen, Chris Satae and Jordan Abdull have been named in the squad for the first game of the season.
The staff has taken no risk with captain Ben Garcia who suffers a minor injury.
Reserve team player Franck Maria makes his first appearance in the squad as the club begin a new era in the sport.
The squad
1. Arthur MOURGUE
2. Tom DAVIES
3. Arthur ROMANO
4. Matthieu LAGUERRE
5. Fouad YAHA
6. Jayden NIKORAMA
7. Théo FAGES
8. Mike McMEEKEN
9. Micky McILORUM
10. Julian BOUSQUET
11. Tariq SIMS
12. Paul SÉGUIER
14. Alrix Da COSTA
15. Bayley SIRONEN
16. Romain NAVARRETE
20. Chris SATAE
21. Matt IKUVALU
23. Jordan DEZARIA
24. Tom JOHNSTONE
27. Jordan ABDULL
28. Franck MARIA
