Ellam wrote:Wigan Warriors have today named the 19-man squad for Saturday’s Betfred Super League clash with Hull FC.
Liam Forsyth (concussion) and Joel Tomkins (groin) return from injury having missed Monday’s home defeat to Wakefield Trinity. Gabe Fell also comes in as cover for Tom Davies should the wingman fail to recover from a knock.
The trio replace Nick Gregson, Romain Navarrete and James Worthington in the squad.
Meanwhile Joe Burgess (knee) retains his place in the 19 despite having also missed out on Monday.
Wigan Warriors 19-Man Squad
Joe Burgess, Tom Davies, Liam Farrell, Gabe Fell, Callum Field, Liam Forsyth, Willie Isa, Thomas Leuluai, Liam Marshall, Michael Mcilorum, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Sean O’Loughlin, Sam Powell, Ryan Sutton, Taulima Tautai, Lewis Tierney, Joel Tomkins, Jack Wells & George Williams
Looking forward to this one.
Is there any wonder the game struggles when we'll have Fonua, Ellis, Taylor, Logan & Sneyd (Talanoa probably too come Saturday) sat in the stands injured along with Tomkins, Manfredi, Gildart, Gelling, Bateman, Escare, Flower & Clubb from Wigan? There's the bulk of a top8 side there. Not to mention Griffin & Watts suspended (I agree with Griffin being suspended, but not Watts).
The RFL really have to start taking player welfare seriously. Not to mention the knock-on effects of dishing up a poor standard of rugby with sponsors, attendances, media attention etc.
It was the same at Catalans, I think they had nine players out(?).
