Round 12 preview

29 Jun 2021

Round 12 preview

Wednesday 30 June

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves (19.45) - Sky Sports Arena

The Warriors welcome back Jackson Hastings and Liam Farrell to their side after the pair missed Wigan's round 10 loss due to international duty. John Bateman is unavailable for Adrian Lam after he picked up an ankle injury during England's clash with the All Stars.

Zak Hardaker also misses out through injury, as does Bevan French, who is set to miss the remainder of the year with a hamstring injury. 

Warrington's England contingent all return their 21-man squad ahead of Wednesday's game against Wigan. Daryl Clark, Mike Cooper, Ben Currie, Joe Philbin and Stefan Ratchford all return to the side, along with Jason Clark, who returns from injury.

May's Player of the Month Gareth Widdop is absent from the Wolves squad after picking up an injury during their win against Leigh Centurions in round 10. 

Wigan Warriors: Oliver Gildart, Liam Marshall, Thomas Leuluai, Sam Powell, Joe Bullock, Willie Isa, Liam Farrell, Oliver Partington, Morgan Smithies, Liam Byrne, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Jake Bibby, Mitch Clark, Joe Shorrocks, Kai Pearce-Paul, James McDonnell, Umyla Hanley, Jackson Hastings, Brad O’Neill.

Warrington Wolves: Sitaleki Akauola, Blake Austin, Rob Butler, Josh Charnley, Daryl Clark, Jason Clark, Mike Cooper, Ben Currie, Matt Davis, Eribe Doro, Chris Hill, Jack Hughes, Tom Lineham, Ellis Longstaff, Jake Mamo, Robbie Mulhern, Joe Philbin, Stefan Ratchford, Josh Thewlis, Danny Walker, Connor Wrench. 

Last 10 meetings: Wigan have won 6, Warrington have won 4 - the Warriors have won their last 4 meetings against the Wolves. 

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Thursday 1 July

Huddersfield Giants v Catalans Dragons (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

Aidan Sezer is unavailable for Ian Watson this week after the half-back sustained an injury during the All Stars match last Friday. Jermaine McGillvary, Ricky Leutele, Luke Yates and Kenny Edwards do return however after all starring for the Combined Nations last week.

 Matty English, James Cunningham and Darnell McIntosh are also absent from the Giants squad this week after the trio picked up injuries during last weeks defeat against Hull FC. 

Skipper Ben Garcia returns to the Catalans 21-man squad after recovering from an injury which kept him out of their round 11 win against Castleford. They also welcome back Sam Tomkins and Tom Davies from international duty.

The Dragons will be without injured duo Micky McIlorum and Alex Da Costa, as well as the suspended Joel Tomkins.

Huddersfield Giants: Ashton Golding, Jermaine McGillvary, Jake Wardle, Ricky Leutele, Lee Gaskell, Luke Yates, Kenny Edwards, Josh Jones, Joe Greenwood, Chris McQueen, Jack Ashworth, Oliver Wilson, Leroy Cudjoe, James Gavet, Oliver Russell, Louis Senior, Owen Trout, Sam Hewitt, Olly Ashall-Bott. 

Catalans Dragons: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, Fouad Yaha, James Maloney, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Julian Bousquet, Matt Whitley, Mike McMeeken, Ben Garcia, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Mickael Goudemand, Lambert Belmas, Matthieu Laguerre, Jason Baitieri, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins, Cesar Rouge.

Last 10 meetings: Huddersfield have won 4, Catalans have won 6 - the away side has won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two sides. 

Leeds Rhinos v Leigh Centurions (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

Rob Lui and Callum McLelland could make their first appearances of 2021 after recovering from their respective injuries. Liam Sutcliffe is also included in the Rhinos 21-man squad have completed his Return to Play protocol following Covid.

Richard Agar will be without Richie Myler and Konrad Hurrell after the pair picked up injuries during last weeks victory against Salford. Luke Gale and Bodene Thompson are also unavailable after they were handed suspensions following the Rhinos round 11 win.

The Centurions welcome back Keanan Brand, Adam Sidlow, and Alex Gerrard from long term injuries ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rhinos. Nathan Peats also returns to the side following his call up to the Combined Nations All Stars last week. 

Tyrone McCarthy and Ben Reynolds will be unavailable however after the pair sustained injuries during their round 11 defeat to the Wolves. 

Leeds Rhinos: Tom Briscoe, Rob Lui, Mikolaj Oledzki, Kruise Leeming, Matt Prior, Alex Mellor, Rhyse Martin, Brad Dwyer, Liam Sutcliffe, Tom Holroyd, King Vuniyayawa, Sam Walters, Callum McLelland, Luke Briscoe, James Donaldson, Jarrod O'Connor, Jack Broadbent, Corey Hall, Liam Tindall, Levi Edwards, Morgan Gannon. 

Leigh Centurions: Ryan Brierley, Matty Russell, Iain Thornley, Junior Sa'u, Lewis Tierney, Joe Mellor, Liam Hood, Mark Ioane, Ben Hellewell, Jordan Thompson, James Bell, Matty Wildie, Alex Gerrard, Nathaniel Peteru, Matty Gee, Nathan Mason, Adam Sidlow, Craig Mullen, Keanan Brand, Nathan Peats.

Last 10 meetings: Leeds have won 10, Leigh have won 0 - the Centurions are seeking their first win against Leeds since  February 1988.