Written by Callum Walker
Tuesday 29th September, 19:45, Super League Round 14, AJ Bell Stadium, Salford, Wigan Warriors versus St Helens Match Preview
It was supposed to be the first game played at the DW Stadium and in front of fans, but this fixture has since been moved to Salford’s home. That shouldn’t make it any less spicy though with both sides fighting for a top four place. Saints have won all six of their league games since the resumption with the Warriors winning five. That has left Wigan occupying second and Saints third.
Wigan Warriors
Wigan boss Adrian Lam has made ten changes as the Warriors look forward to a cup semi-final appearance at the weekend. Youngsters Umyla Hanley, Kai Pearce-Paul, Ben Kilner and Sam Halsall make the 21-man squad for the first time with Dom Manfredi, Joe Bullock and Jake Shorrocks all returning from injury.
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Jake Bibby | Amir Bourouh |
| Joe Bullock | Liam Byrne |
| Mitch Clark | Ben Flower |
| Joe Greenwood | Samuel Halsall |
| Chris Hankinson | Umyla Hanley |
| Jackson Hastings | Willie Isa |
| Ben Kilner | Dom Manfredi |
| James McDonnell | Kai Pearce-Paul |
| Sam Powell | Jake Shorrocks |
| Harry Smith | Jack Wells |
Coach: Adrian Lam
St Helens
Matty Costello replaces the injured Mark Percival as Jack Ashworth sits out with Joe Batchelor coming in. Jack Welsby retains his place despite leaving the field with a head assessment at the weekend.
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Kyle Amor | Joe Batchelor |
| James Bentley | Lachlan Coote |
| Matthew Costello | Lewis Dodd |
| Theo Fages | Regan Grace |
| James Graham | Morgan Knowles |
| Matthew Lees | Jonny Lomax |
| Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook | Kevin Naiqama |
| Dominique Peyroux | James Roby |
| Josh Simm | Aaron Smith |
| Zeb Taia | Alex Walmsley |
| Jack Welsby |
Coach: Kristian Woolf
St Helens ran out 40-10 winners in September last year which extended their winning run to four over the Warriors.
St Helens by 16
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