When Wigan Warriors plays Hull FC on Saturday, they will be looking to hold onto their lead atop the Super League standings.
The Cherry and Whites lead Warrington Wolves and Hull KR by four points, although that lead might rise based on the outcome of the Wire’s Friday night match against St Helens.
While Wigan’s situation appears to be improving, Hull FC is still languishing in 11th place and will need to improve in the coming months as they are seven points behind Castleford, who are currently sitting just above them.
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Hull FC, which are currently seventh in the rankings and seven points behind Castleford, has a difficult challenge ahead of them. Their coach, Simon Grix
Hull FC, which are currently seventh in the rankings and seven points behind Castleford, has a difficult challenge ahead of them. Their coach, Simon Grix
Temporary With Will Kirby leaving the team and Tiaki Chan being unable to play for his parent club, Hull FC manager Simon Grix has made two changes to his 21-man roster.
Along with King Vuniyayawa, who has transferred from Salford Red Devils for the duration of the season, Ed Chamberlain has joined on loan from Leigh Leopards and will have the opportunity to make an impression before making a permanent move.
Brad O’Neill of Wigan returns from a one-match suspension, however Bevan French remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury and is in the treatment room with Jai Field, Kruise Leeming, Tom Forber, and Willie Isa. Prop Mike Cooper is out again following a negative evaluation for a head injury.
The figures
Despite having only won twice this season, Hull FC should feel somewhat confident because those two victories were at home.
In their last six meetings against Wigan, they have won twice, and in their four losses, the margin of defeat has been just one point.
Wigan has been the league leader all season, having already won the Challenge Cup under Matt Peet and winning ten straight games in all competitions.
Forecast
Despite their well-documented history of injuries, Wigan manages to consistently produce winning teams.
Despite missing some of its finest players, they defeated rivals St Helens 16–12 last week.
Wigan could afford to drop off in the absence of French and Field, but they are still a better team than most, and that should not change on Saturday in East Yorkshire.
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