Wigan makes 10 changes for Hull KR with eye on Challenge Cup

Breaking news from the world of sport: Wigan name much-changed squad for Hull KR gameImage source, SWPIX. COMImage caption, Matt Peet is looking to win the Challenge Cup for the third time as head coach later this monthPublished9 minutes agoWigan Warriors have made 10 changes to their matchday squad for Thursday's Super League trip to Challenge Cup final opponents Hull KR. The Warriors visit the reigning treble winners this week before facing them again at Wembley on Saturday, 30 May.

Only 11 of the 21-man squad Matt Peet named for last Friday's win over Leeds Rhinos have been selected this week, with just a handful of regulars named. Among a number of potential debutants from the club's academy is centre George O'Loughlin, the 19-year-old son of former Wigan skipper and current assistant coach Sean. Wigan are the Challenge Cup's most successful team with 21 victories and most recently won the trophy in 2024, on the way to their single season quadruple.

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Fourth-placed Hull KR, who are on the same number of points as the Warriors having played a game less, are without Arthur Mourgue who came off with a recurrence of his pectoral injury in their win over Leigh Leopards on Saturday. Meanwhile Joe Burgess and Jack Charles drop out for Thursday's hosts. Salford Red Devils were deducted two points last term having breached "a number of RFL operational rules" surrounding their team selection against St Helens.

The club, who were under the shadow of financial troubles at the start of last season, had named just 16 players for their 2025 opener, including eight debutants. Sport has contacted the Rugby Football League for comment. Hull KR (from): Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Tom Amone, Dean Hadley, Elliot Minchella, Jack Broadbent, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Jack Brown, Karl Lawton, Jordan Dezaria, Noah Booth, Bill Leyland, Harvey Horne, Ryan Hampshire.

Wigan Warriors (from): Zach Eckersley, Junior Nsemba, Patrick Mago, Jack Farrimond, Sam Eseh, Tom Forber, Kian McDermott, Taylor Kerr, Nathan Lowe, Lukas Mason, Noah Hodkinson, George O'Loughlin, Finlay Yeomans, Finn McMillan, George Marsden, Josh Cartwright, Austin Daniel, Charlie Yeomans, Lewis Daniels, Shea O'Connor, Kalum Rathbone.

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