Good to see the majority of the players had last week off, a lot went away on holiday which will freshen them up mentally and physically after playing week in week out and winning the cup.

Call me soft but personally I would afford Farrell and Bateman the same opportunity and give them the week away from camp and bring them back for Wakefield away and Magic.

Will do the morale good and freshen them up for the run in.

We have a pretty healthy squad touch wood and on paper Toulouse at home (after alot of their squad have played for France) is as easy as it gets.

Word is KPP is back in training and going to return this week or next week. Would like another look at Halsall and Nickleson to get his home debut.

Partington foot was in a boot last week so guessing he’ll miss some time.

Field
French
Halsall
Bibby
Marshall
Smith
Tommy
Singleton
Byrne
Isa
KPP (or Shorrocks if not yet fit)
Ellis

Mago
Havard
Nickleson
Shorrocks/McDonnell

Anyone know if the England game counts as one of Smithies games for his ban? If so he should return next week.

If there's any doubt about Field's hamstring then French to fb with Miski on the wing

Daughters second live game, armed forces day, great weather (hopefully, havent checked)... Should be a good evening

Weathers turning naff again for the weekend according to the current forecast.

that does not surprise me

KPP back in the squad according to Peet in his press conference.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/06/ ... oulouse-2/

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/06/ ... oulouse-2/

Peet hinted we may see a rest for one of/both of Faz and Bateman. I think I’d play Bateman with him having had the rest at Cas recently but rest Farrell and that opens up an opportunity for somebody else.

I’d go-

Field
French Halsall Bibby Marshall
Leuluai Smith
Singleton Powell Mago
Bateman Isa Ellis

Subs
Havard Byrne Partington Pearce-Paul

A chance for Halsall for me. I’d also give Mago a start just to have a look at him from the off and to see how he’d cope with longer minutes. We surely didn’t bring him in solely to play 15 mins a game from the bench each and every week. Is he capable of more? Can he keep up with the pace of a game from the start? Will he be excited by the opportunity? Well, if we can’t have a look at it at home against Toulouse, then when can we? Doubt it’ll happen mind.

Isa keeping his right centre spot according to MP on Wigan TV.

KPP and Shorrocks in the back row id guess if Farrell and Bateman don’t play.

In MP I trust,to be fair big Willie has played well

Rail strike (not pointing any fingers) has got 6 of us from the Scottish branch beat this weekend . Our trains officially cancelled last night . Ross (season ticket holder) has been to 6 away games this season hasn't made a home game yet for various reasons . Roll on Magic that's away lol



Said to a couple a Toulouse airport earlier this season that from Edinburgh Toulouse was easier and quicker to get too than the DW . It was meant to be a joke lol



EW

I wonder if this will have any impact on Magic Weekend travel too.

Must admit you and your friends are fantastic supporters and sometimes go beyond what is reasonable to get to games,unlike some miserable fans who do nothing but moan,moan,moan and then do a bit more moaning about the club, players,tea ladies/men or anything connected to the club.

this is for you lot-

+1

South stand sold out, season high crowd expected!

Most likely me overthinking but on the training pictures it looked like

Miski right wing, Field/Smith 6/7 French 1 Shorrocks right second row.

Maybe Tommy just sat out a session but wouldn’t be surprised if he misses out (or only plays limited minutes)

I think this will be tougher than it looks on paper, but a big win to help the PD wouldn't go amiss.

It certainly would but I don't believe anyone has battered Toulouse yet, they've been awfully close to having at least another 10 pts on the board, go into this thinking it's a gimme and we could well be on the wrong side of the result

I agree with you TO to me are on a hiding to nothing,certs for relegation but also at some point t certs to cause an upset or two along the way,a banana skin in the making for someone

Looks like Miski is playing tonight, he's on the club's fb "It's game day" post

I think he was injured for the Salford game which perhaps is why Tommy started the game. Might be reverting to French at FB.

Hopefully not a repeat of his last game against Toulouse. Hopefully he can string a few games together so we can get a good look at him. When he initially signed I thought he was going to be the next Justin Carney

He's shown improvement game-on-game for me, and was unlucky in that Toulouse game with the officials seemingly forgetting the rule about contact in the air.

Definitely. He’s looking more settled and confident. His work from our end is extremely handy. At some point carrying a squad with 2 quota players as back ups(Isa the other) might have to give but even if it does, he stands a good chance of being the one we’d keep given his age and the improvements he’s making.

4 tries defended well an took the ball up hes built like a forward