Wigan name unchanged squad for World Club Challenge against Cronulla
Sunday 19 February 2017 18:19, UK
Wigan coach Shaun Wane has named an unchanged 19-man squad for Sunday's World Club Challenge against Cronulla Sharks, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 2.30pm.
John Bateman is expected to take his place in the second row, despite being a late withdrawal from last weekend's win at Salford due to a muscle spasm.
Wigan are targeting a record fourth world club title but their last success was back in 1994, having lost to St George-Illawarra in 2011 and Sydney Roosters in 2014.
Wigan forward Joel Tomkins says victory on Sunday would be the highlight of his career, surpassing his Grand Final wins and England caps in both codes.
"This would probably eclipse it all if we could get the win, to be named the best team in the world - I don't think it can get much better than that," said Tomkins.
"Don't get me wrong, winning Challenge Cups and Grand Finals is very special but to be named the best club in the world would be extra special."
Live World Club Series Rugby League
Wigan Warriors: John Bateman, Joe Burgess, Tony Clubb, Morgan Escaré, Liam Farrell, Ben Flower, Anthony Gelling, Oliver Gildart, Willie Isa, Thomas Leuluai, Liam Marshall, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Sean O'Loughlin, Sam Powell, Ryan Sutton, Taulima Tautai, Lewis Tierney, Joel Tomkins, George Williams.
