St Helens failed to name a full 21-man squad for the derby against Wigan Warriors

VaselineJuly 10, 2024

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St Helens failed to name a full 21-man squad for the derby against Wigan Warriors

The head coaches of Wigan Warriors and St Helens have named their squads for Friday night’s Super League derby.

It will likely be the most important game to decide who takes the league leaders’ Shield, as a Warriors win could mean they are separated from the chasing pack.

A loss for Saints could see them drop to fifth in the table in an incredibly tight battle for places with just four points between second and seventh.

Wigan Warriors made just two changes to their side that beat Leigh Leopards 18-6 last week.

Brad O’Neill, who was suspended by the Match Review Committee for a Grade B Dangerous Throw/Lift by tipping Robbie Mulhern, misses out as the club did not appeal his ban.

Mike Cooper also drops out and the two are replaced by Jacob Douglas and young forward Taylor Kerr, named in a senior squad for the first time.

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They are, with Kruise Leeming and even Tom Forber out, without a recognized prostitute.

St Helens also have concerns, naming just a 20-man squad for the clash.

Daryl Clark, injured for last week’s game against Castleford Tigers, is back in the squad but his fitness level is unclear.

Moses Mbye is suspended for the game as their appeal for his ban was unsuccessful.

However, they are hoping to get him into the squad as they are also appealing the tribunal’s decision. Their desperation to include him in the team suggests that Daryl Clark is probably not fit to play hooker.

Jake Burns and Jonny Vaughan made their debuts last week and are again named, while Leon Cowen and Harry Robertson could also make their senior debuts.

The full team roster can be found below.

Wigan Warriors’ 21-man squad

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2. ABBAS MISKI
3. ADAM KEIGHRAN
4. JAKE WARDLE
5. LIAM MARSHALL
6. FRENCH BEVAN
7. HARRY SMITH
8. ETHAN HAVARD
10. LIAM BYRNE
12. LIAM FARRELL
13. KAIDE ELLIS
15. PATRICK MAGO
16. LUKE THOMPSON
19. TYLER DUPREE
20. HARVIE HILL
21. NSEMBA JUNIOR
22. SAM WALTERS
23. RYAN HAMPSHIRE
26. ZACH ECKERSLEY
28. JACOB DOUGLAS
30. JACK FARRIMOND
36. TAYLOR KERR