Hull KR loan THREE players for Wigan Warriors clash as Challenge Cup Final approaches

Hull KR face Wigan Warriors on Friday night at the DW Stadium just two weeks after defeating Matt Peet’s side at Headingley but it will be a very different Hull KR line up to the one of a fortnight ago in the Challenge Cup semi-final.

Rovers edged out Wigan in a golden point thriller to earn the spot at Wembley where they will face Leigh Leopards and just a week out from the final they won’t want to pick up any injuries on Friday night.

That’s led to suggestions Rovers would rest plenty of players, with Willie Peters now confirming to the press that Louix Gorman, Leo tennison and Lennie Ellis will all debut from the academy for the Robins.

It was also announced that three imminent loan signings will head to Craven Park in the form of Isaac Shaw, Luke Thomas and Cesar Rouge.

Peters confirmed it and then the club shared the news to their site.

“Hull KR are pleased to announce the two-week loan signings of Luke Thomas, Isaac Shaw and César Rogué with immediate effect ahead of the Robins clash against Wigan Warriors this Friday.

“A strong prop, Luke Thomas joins the Robins’ having made 6 appearances so far for Warrington Wolves alongside fellow forward, Issac Shaw who rejoined Wakefield Trinity earlier this season.

“The young pair will bolster KR’s engine room while young Catalans Dragons’ utility back, César Rogué completes the trio of incoming faces.”

Speaking on the incoming Thomas, Shaw and Rogué, Hull KR Head Coach, Willie Peters said: ‘We’re thankful to all three clubs for the opportunity to bring in these players this week.

‘The two front-rowers, Isaac (Shaw) and Luke (Thomas) are certainly effort-based players. They compete hard and that’s the players we’re looking for this week.’

‘César (Rogué) is coming over from Catalans and he can play halfback and hooker. He’s a competitive player with Super League experience. All three players are handy pick-ups ahead of this weekend as we’ve got players with knocks that would be a risk to play. We know Issac, Luke and César will compete hard for us on Friday.’