Wigan Warriors to debut new recruit in ‘Battle of the Borough’ against Leigh Leopards

Saturday sees the Battle of the Borough with Wigan Warriors hosting Leigh Leopards at the DW Stadium in a battle between third and second respectively.

Both sides were in action last weekend in the Challenge Cup with differing results, Wigan crashed out in golden point at the hands of Hull KR whereas Leigh defeated St Helens to make it to Wembley.

Each semi-final was bruising and brutal in their own respects and now comes the time for each team to name their sides.

The Leopards saw hooker Edwin Ipape pick up a one match ban whilst Wigan’s Joe Shorrocks also received a one game ban after his send off just after half time.

Neither player will be available and Kai O’Donnell is still serving his six-game ban that he picked up in the Challenge Cup quarter-final match against York Knights.

As for Saturday and Matt Peet has named his 21-man squad and there’s a new face who could feature with immediate effect.

Tyler Dupree made the switch from Salford to Wigan with Brad Singleton going the other way and the England international could debut at the weekend.

📋 𝙎𝙌𝙐𝘼𝘿 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎

Matt Peet has named his 21-man squad for Saturday's @SuperLeague clash against @LeighLeopardsRL at the DW Stadium!#WWRL #SLWIGLEI pic.twitter.com/IAMVKmryY2

— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) July 27, 2023

Wigan look strong in their backs and now with their new recruit they should receive a boost in the forward pack as well.

As for Leigh they’re without the suspended Ipape and O’Donnell but otherwise the Leopards have a strong team out, despite it being just a 19-man squad.

Your 19 Man Squad for the next instalment of the Battle of the Borough!🐆

Tickets are still available until 3pm tomorrow.#betheroar #Leythers pic.twitter.com/rSeFGn0hz0

— Leigh Leopards (@LeighLeopardsRL) July 27, 2023