Hull FC v Wigan Warriors: Super League preview
Thursday 23 July 2015 19:55, UK
Wigan Warriors have recalled full-back Matty Bowen for Thursday's Super League trip to the KC Stadium to face Hull FC.
Bowen was rested for last weekend's win over Widnes but he replaces Larne Patrick, who is recovering from concussion.
John Bateman is set to continue at centre in place of the injured Dan Sarginson as Wigan look to sign off from the Super League regular season with a third successive.
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"I want to go into the Super 8s with some good tempo behind us and we need to perform well at a tough place," said Warriors head coach Shaun Wane.
Hull FC confirmed their place their in the Super 8 at the expense of city rivals Hull KR last Friday, but victory came at a price.
Captain Gareth Ellis and Leon Pryce both suffered injuries during the 22-12 win at the KC Lightstream Stadium, with the former ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Dean Hadley and Richard Whiting are vying for Ellis’ place in the second row while stand-off Jordan Abdull will deputise for Pryce.
Prop Mickey Paea returns from a two-match ban and youngster Brad Fash is included in coach Lee Radford's 19-man squad after making his debut a fortnight ago.
Hull FC: Jordan Abdull, Josh Bowden, Brad Fash, Chris Green, Dean Hadley, Danny Houghton, Tom Lineham, Jack Logan, Steve Michaels, Mark Minichiello, Mickey Paea, Jordan Rankin, Jamie Shaul, Marc Sneyd, Fetuli Talanoa, Jordan Thompson, Liam Watts, Joe Westerman, Richard Whiting.
Wigan Warriors: John Bateman, Matty Bowen, Joe Burgess, Josh Charnley, Tony Clubb, Dom Crosby, Ben Flower, Anthony Gelling, Ryan Hampshire, Michael McIlorum, Lee Mossop, Sean O’Loughlin, Sam Powell, Matty Smith, Ryan Sutton, Taulima Tautai, Joel Tomkins, George Williams.
Watch Hull FC v Wigan Warriors live on Sky Sports 3 HD on Thursday from 7.30pm
