Rugby. RFL Challenge Cup
25.03.2022, 22:45
Wigan will meet Salford in the sixth round of the Betfred Challenge Cup on Friday, March 25th. The game will begin at 10:35 p.m. Both teams are coming off victories, with Wigan defeating Castleford Tigers last Thursday and Salford easily defeating Leeds Rhinos on Friday.
However, now that the Challenge Cup is over will the new competition spark anything different in both teams?
Get Your Sign-Up Bonus!Wigan Warriors – Changes in Team
Wigan's Bevan French and Iain Thornley are both in contention for selection, although Jake Bibby returns immediately. The Warriors also failed in their attempt to decrease Kaide Ellis' suspension.
Line up:
- 2 Jake Bibby;
- 3 Zak Hardaker;
- 5 Liam Marshall;
- 6 Cade Cust;
- 7 Tommy Leuluai;
- 9 Sam Powell;
- 10 Patrick Mago;
- 11 Willie Isa;
- 12 Liam Farrell;
- 13 John Bateman;
- 14 Morgan Smithies;
- 16 Harry Smith;
- 17 Oliver Partington;
- 19 Ethan Havard;
- 20 Liam Byrne;
- 21 Kai Pearce-Paul;
- 22 Joe Shorrocks;
- 23 Jai Field;
- 24 Abbas Miski;
- 25 Sam Halsall;
- 28 Brad O’Neill.
Salford Red Devils – Here for a Revenge
Salford will be missing leading try-scorer Ken Sio, who had a head injury last week, and Shane Wright, who has a hamstring problem. Rhys Williams will be trying to make his first appearance of the season, while Danny Addy will also be vying for a spot.
Line up:
- 1 Ryan Brierley;
- 4 Tim Lafai;
- 5 Joe Burgess;
- 6 Brodie Croft;
- 7 Marc Sneyd;
- 8 Sitaleki Akauola;
- 9 Andy Ackers;
- 10 Greg Burke;
- 12 James Greenwood;
- 13 Elijah Taylor;
- 14 Danny Addy;
- 15 King Vuniyayawa;
- 16 Ryan Lannon;
- 18 Chris Atkin;
- 19 Jack Ormondroyd;
- 20 Jack Wells;
- 21 Josh Johnson;
- 22 Rhys Williams;
- 24 Matt Costello;
- 28 Deon Cross;
- 29 Alex Gerrard.
Expert Betting Tips
Wigan has won the Challenge Cup 19 times, the most recent being in 2013, whereas Salford has only won the trophy once, in 1938. We believe this time won’t be any different, and Wigan Warriors will beat Salford yet again in this 6th round of the Challenge Cup.
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