Written by Callum Walker
Saturday 3rd October, 14:30, Challenge Cup Semi-Final, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, Leeds Rhinos versus Wigan Warriors Match Preview
Whilst Wigan thrashed Hull FC in the quarter-finals, Leeds hammered FCās bitterest rivals Hull KR. Though the Rhinos were on the receiving end of a 34-6 defeat by Catalans Dragons in their last game, that side included seven debutants. Likewise, the Warriors were hit hard by a rampant St Helens side whom inflicted a 42-0 thrashing, but they too had six youngsters making their first appearance in the famous Cherry-and-White.
Leeds Rhinos
As expected, itās much changed for both teams following their midweek defeats with Brad Dwyer, Konrad Hurrell and Cameron Smith all included for Leeds. Only Adam Cuthbertson, Alex Sutcliffe, Jack Walker and Luke Briscoe survive from the Catalans game.
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Tom BriscoeJack Walker | Luke Briscoe |
| Adam Cuthbertson | James Donaldson |
| Brad Dwyer | Luke Gale |
| Ash Handley | Tom Holroyd |
| Konrad Hurrell | Kruise Leeming |
| Robert Lui | Rhyse Martin |
| Alex Mellor | Richie Myler |
| MIkolaj Oledzki | Matt Prior |
| Ava Seumanufagai | Cameron Smith |
| Liam Sutcliffe | Alex Sutcliffe |
| Jack Walker |
Coach: Richard Agar
Wigan Warriors
Wigan boss Adrian Lam makes ten changes, but there is no room for new signing Brad Singleton whilst Jack Wells succumbed to a serious knee injury against Saints.
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Jake Bibby | Amir Bourouh |
| Joe Bullock | Liam Byrne |
| Mitch Clark | Liam Farrell |
| Bevan French | Oliver Gildart |
| Joe Greenwood | Zak Hardaker |
| Jackson Hastings | Joseph Havard |
| Willie Isa | Thomas Leuluai |
| Dominic Manfredi | Sean O’Loughlin |
| Sam Powell | Jake Shorrocks |
| Harry Smith |
Coach: Adrain Lam
Wigan have won their last five meetings against Leeds, including a 28-10 victory in August.
Wigan by 6
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