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The return of Bowen and Burke could be handy. Will Burke be ready though? This is a very tough game to return from injury in

Wow, wasn't aware there were problems with Dudson and James as well, going to be a tough ask for a very young forward pack!

Bowen
Sarginson
Goulding
Gelling
Burgess
Green
Smith
Taylor
Powell
Crosby
Bateman
Hughes
McIlorum

Sutton
C Farrell
Williams
Burke/Austin

Presumably Sutton has passed one of those concussion tests that they have to do. That helps. Burke and Bowen being included seems like a gamble, Wane said they were both two weeks away earlier in the week. Time will tell!

That pack will get completely dominated. I wouldn't risk Bowen if he is anything less than 100%. The occasion will be a good experience for the young lads. Leeds by 20+.

Bowen
Manfredi
Goulding
Sarginson
Burgess
Green
Smith
Taylor
Williams
Crosby
Bateman
Hughes
Mcilorum

Burke
Gelling
Powell
Sutton

Good luck to them, nothing to lose - just have a dig.

We'll get beat but I'm sure the youth will make a good account of themselves, quite looking forward it actually to see how we do. Great experience for the youth incase they have to step in for the important games, like the play offs and cup games. Is we can do is get behind these lads and create a good atmosphere to help.

Its backs against the walls and we've got next to no chance of winning but we can rest easy knowing they'll give it their all. It'd be nice to get them squirming a bit and keep it close but in reality if we can keep them to a 20 point win or less we'll have done well.

I expect the Wigan fans to really get behind the side for this one. It's been a great atmosphere the fans have created at every magic event and it's needed more then ever this weekend.

According to the Wigan Observer editor, Taylor and Williams are also doubts.

Getting your excuses in early I see.
FWIW Saints thought the same when we played them this year and they turned us over.
You still have a decent team in that 17 and I am sure SW will have them well fired up.
The concern for the Rhinos is coming off 3 pretty intense games which may take effect at some time.
Hopefully not this Saturday.

Hm.....

Spot on. Atmosphere always seems to rise when we have a very young squad out. They're going to need the support massively this weekend.