Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors Team News as Matt Peet dealt big fitness boost

Wakefield Trinity will be looking to claim their first win in three when they host Super League champions Wigan Warriors on Friday night.

Daryl Powell’s team has lost their last two Super League games to Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Leopards, and will look to improve against the Cherry and Whites. Matt Peet’s team will also be looking for a better performance, as they were nearly defeated by Huddersfield Giants last time out, but a late Jack Farrimond try saved the day.

Bevan French and Luke Thompson, who have both recovered from injury, could help Wigan get over the line this week. French missed last week due to a calf issue, while Luke Thompson has missed the last two games with a rib ailment.

It remains to be seen if they will be physically well enough to participate, but their addition in the roster is unquestionably beneficial to the Warriors. French was, of course, included in the squad last week, so Peet has made only one change for this week, with Harvey Makin being the unfortunate guy to make way for Thompson.

Wakefield manager Powell has chosen an unchanged 21 for the match, but there is no certainty he will name the same 17, especially after his side lost to Leigh Leopards on Sunday.

As a result, Cam Scott, Seth Nikotemo, Jayden Myers, and Lachlan Walmsley will all be vying for a return to the team this week, leaving Powell with lot to consider.

Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors 21-man squads

Wakefield Trinity: Max Jowitt, Lachlan Walmsley, Cameron Scott, Corey Hall, Tom Johnstone, Jake Trueman, Mike McMeeken, Liam Hood, Seth Nikotemo, Josh Griffin, Jay Pitts, Isaiah Vagana, Oliver Pratt, Mason Lino, Mathieu Cozza, Josh Rourke, Matty Russell, Jack Croft, Harvey Smith, Jayden Myers, and Caius Faatili.

Wigan Warriors roster: Jai Field, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall, Bevan French, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Liam Farrell, Kaide Ellis, Patrick Mago, Liam Byrne, Kruise Leeming, Tyler Dupree, Harvie Hill, Zach Eckersley, Tom Forber, Jack Farrimond, Jacob Douglas.