Written by Callum Walker
Thursday 19th November, 19:45, Semi-Final Play-Offs, DW Stadium, Wigan, Wigan Warriors versus Hull FC Match Preview
Wigan have looked in good shape ever since their Challenge Cup semi-final loss to Leeds back at the start of October, winning four on the bounce. But, the good form is also true of their semi-final opponents Hull FC, who too have won four in a row, including an impressive 27-14 scalp of Warrington last week.
With the news that Sean O’Loughlin is to retire at the end of the year, the Warriors will have even greater motivation to win the Grand Final. Hull, meanwhile, have demonstrated why they are not in the extended top six play-offs just to make up the numbers.
Wigan Warriors
Sean O’Loughlin and Amir Bourouh come into the Wigan 21-man squad
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Jake Bibby | Amir Bourouh |
| Joe Bullock | George Burgess |
| Joe Burgess | Liam Byrne |
| Tony Clubb | Liam Farrell |
| Ben Flower | Bevan French |
| Oliver Gildart | Chris Hankinson |
| Zak Hardaker | Jackson Hastings |
| Willie Isa | Thomas Leuluai |
| Sean O’Loughlin | Oliver Partington |
| Brad Singleton | Harry Smith |
| Morgan Smithies |
Coach: Adrian Lam
Hull FC
Jack Brown replaces Josh Jones for Andy Last’s men
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Josh Bowden | Jack Brown |
| Joe Cator | Jake Connor |
| Bureta Faraimo | Brad Fash |
| Mahe Fonua | Josh Griffin |
| Danny Houghton | Jordan Johnstone |
| Jordan Lane | Manu Ma’u |
| Ben McNamara | Ratu Naulago |
| liligiifo Sao | Tevita Satae |
| Andre Savelio | Cameron Scott |
| Marc Sneyd | Scott Taylor |
| Carlos Tuimavave |
Coach: Andy Last
Wigan dealt the Airlie Birds a hammer cup blowback in September with a 36-4 win, which was the Warriors’ seventh win in eight games against Hull.
Wigan Warriors by 10
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