21-man squad to face Hull FC

Warriors News · September 17, 2020

Adrian Lam names 21-man Wigan Warriors squad to face Hull FC in the Coral Challenge Cup Quarter Final.
Two changes as Amir Bourouh and Harry Rushton replace Joe Bullock and George Burgess.
Hull FC vs Wigan Warriors, Saturday 19th September, AJ Bell Stadium, K.O. 5pm.

Head Coach Adrian Lam has named the Wigan Warriors 21-man squad to face Hull FC this Saturday in the Coral Challenge Cup Quarter Final.

The fixture will be the first appearance in the competition by the Cherry and Whites in 2020, having received a bye in the previous round.

FC will arrive at the AJ Bell Stadium (5pm K.O.) having beaten Castleford Tigers last Sunday in Round Six.

Lam has made two changes to the side that faced Catalans Dragons last week, with youngsters Harry Rushton and Amir Bourouh coming in to replace the injured Joe Bullock and George Burgess.

Wigan take on Hull FC at Salford’s AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday (K.O. 5pm).

Welshman Ben Flower serves the second of a two-match ban received for a Grade B ‘Dangerous Contact’ against Hull KR. Learn more HERE.

Young second-row Morgan Smithies serves the third game of a six-match ban received for two separate incidents during Wigan’s win over Castleford three weeks ago. Learn more HERE.

Injury news

Prop-forward Joe Bullock misses out with a hand injury incurred against Catalans Dragons last week.

Experienced forward George Burgess also misses out as he continues to fully overcome a hip problem.

Winger Liam Marshall continues his long-term recovery from an Anterior Cruciate Ligament knee injury sustained during the Round 10 tie with Castleford.

Prop Tony Clubb remains sidelined with a long-term neck injury.

Half-back Jake Shorrocks continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

21-man squad to face Hull FC

1. Zak Hardaker
4. Oliver Gildart
5. Joe Burgess
6. Bevan French
7. Tommy Leuluai
9. Sam Powell
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. Sean O’Loughlin
15. Joe Greenwood
17. Oliver Partington
21. Dom Manfredi
22. Mitch Clark
23. Jake Bibby
28. Harry Smith
29. Jack Wells
30. Ethan Havard
31. Jackson Hastings
32. Amir Bourouh
33. Joe Shorrocks
37. Harry Rushton