It's no suprise If true. Player welfare should come first and IMO an injury like that is too big a risk.

I would imagine Wigan have known all week that he wasn't playing and have been preparing for that. It's time for Powell to 'man up' and have the game if his life.

On a side not I'm not sure I'd have picked Williams having not played for so long.

After watching Mr. Flower and then reading this my irony meter exploded!!

McIllorum not playing to protect a potential eye injury...Ben Flower hitting an unconscious player....yes I see how you link those two things, you berk.

As I said last week we seriously need a back up for McIlorum. We're a much worse team when he's not fit.

Powell and Williams don't cut the mustard at hooker.

Bit harsh. I thought Powell & Williams were pretty decent tbh...