https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/02/ ... hull-kr-4/ Wigan squad for Hull KR 16 February 2023 21 man squad named for Saturday’s game vs Hull KR. Toby King and Jake Wardle in line for debut. Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors, Saturday 18th February, 1pm KO. Matt Peet has today confirmed his squad selection for Wigan’s Super League opener against Hull KR. Warriors will be looking to kick start their campaign with a win at Craven Park, in what is expected to be a terrific match-day atmosphere. Team News New additions Toby King and Jake Wardle are in line to make their Super League debut for the Warriors, with a fully fit squad at Matt Peet’s disposal, with the exceptions of Ryan Hampshire and Iain Thornley who are injured.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/02/ ... hull-kr-4/ Wigan squad for Hull KR 16 February 2023 21 man squad named for Saturday’s game vs Hull KR. Toby King and Jake Wardle in line for debut. Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors, Saturday 18th February, 1pm KO. Matt Peet has today confirmed his squad selection for Wigan’s Super League opener against Hull KR. Warriors will be looking to kick start their campaign with a win at Craven Park, in what is expected to be a terrific match-day atmosphere. Team News New additions Toby King and Jake Wardle are in line to make their Super League debut for the Warriors, with a fully fit squad at Matt Peet’s disposal, with the exceptions of Ryan Hampshire and Iain Thornley who are injured.

Excited to have it back.

I’d go

Field
French
King
Wardle
Marshall
Smith
Cust
Cooper
Powell
Byrne
Farrell
KPP
Smithies

Havard
Ellis
Singleton
Isa

Mago, Miski, Shorrocks and O’Neill to miss out.

Unsure who he fancies as starting props and who is his 4th on the bench wouldnt surprise me to see ONeill, Shorrocks or Mago in for Isa.

What does Escaré have to do to get a game?

Probably the only time we'll see 1-17 this year, a rare occurrence indeed

No Hankinson?

Same here. Only one I’m torn on is the use of Singleton from the bench. If he’s not starting, I’d be tempted to go with Mago. The other 16 are pretty easy picks IMO. One thing we can’t do again is go with 4 props on the bench like in the play offs semi.

Most of the team picks itself - Peet's main tasks with selection are deciding are better starting props and who are better bench props, whether we want to use two interchanges on a hooker rotation and whether we feel we need a backrower/centre in Willie Isa on the bench.

I personally don't think we need Isa with the versatility of some of our front rowers/back rowers. I think we need to get into the habit of using interchanges for #9 to mix it up mid game and to give Powell a breather. The decision around starting/bench props is tougher and there will likely be different opinions. Definitely think Cooper should start - outside of that Im not sure it matters too much.

The sad thing about Singo is two fold

1. He's easily (in regards to ability) the worst prop we've got, however, he'll play most weeks.

2. He'll undoubtedly get a two year deal, taking up that converted "WTF" contract extension slot Radders seems to love to give to players who aren't good enough..

Agreed, not sure what Peet sees in him but obviously he knows more about the game than me. He did come off the bench in the friendly so maybe demoted from his automatic starter role.

Clubb in 2019 was a dreadful extension, Isa in 2021 wasn’t great, Singleton will be next.

Glad someone agrees. Some on here have him as some kinda mystical prop who performs magic that the lay person can't see.

I'll admit tho, there's two parts & two completely different issues when it comes to Singo imo

1. I don't think it's about Peet "knowing more about rugby" it's more about Peet valuing certain things over others. I'll agree it's a tough decision between Mago and Singo. I'd understand why Singo is picked. I'd pick Mago tho. Work rate Vs the chance of something special..

But,

2. If he's offered a new contract, then it's a real lack of RL IQ by the club. Fans (other than those who love to clap) won't be happy and the team won't progress either. It's an easy win to replace him imo. Promote Byrne (already better) or, go to market. It can't be hard to find someone better.

I’d go with 1-17.

Prop rotation will be interesting and also I think Isa will start with KPP coming off the bench after 25.

How we use Isa and KPP this season will be interesting. KPP could be a pretty useful option after 25 as you say to help open the game up.

I’d be telling Isa to rip in for 25 minutes. Maximum effort and involvement/high work rate.

Bring him off for KPP to add some impact once the initial sting has gone out of the game.

Would look to then bring him back on for the last 10/15 to tighten things up as we hopefully close out the game.

Makes sense.

Agree with your 17 however, I think that Singleton and Isa will start in place of Cooper and KPP.