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Brian Noble has included Harrison Hansen in his initial squad for Friday's engage Super League visit of Les Catalans.
Last Updated: 10/07/09 10:22pm
Brian Noble has included Harrison Hansen in his initial squad for Friday's engage Super League visit of Les Catalans.
The second rower was thought to have suffered a broken hand in the 40-12 victory over Harlequins last Friday, but the injury is not as bad as was feared and is okay to play.
The news will be a boost for Noble with Sean O'Loughlin, Mike McIlorum and Tim Smith all looking at lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Second rower Gareth Hock is also facing the prospect of a lengthy ban after testing positive for a banned substance.
Lee Mossop and Darrell Goulding, recalled from loan deals at Huddersfield and Salford respectively, have also been included in the Warriors squad.
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Les Catalans have included captain Greg Bird in their 19-man squad.
The Australian was recently handed a minimum of eight months in prison after being found guilty of the reckless wounding of his girlfriend.
Bird must return Down Under for his appeal, which will be heard on August 6, but can continue playing until then.
The 25-year-old has also been in court this week over a separate matter, but is expected to arrive back in France in time to travel to England with the rest of the squad.
Dragons general manager Christophe Levy said: "His appeal is on August 6 so he will be able to come back to play for four games.
Wigan 19-man squad: Roberts, Goulding, Carmont, Richards, Leuluai, Fielden, Riddell, Paleaaesina, Bailey, J Tomkins, Coley, Hansen, Prescott, Pryce, Phelps, Gleeson, Mossop, S Tomkins, Flanagan.
Catalans Dragons 19-man squad: Baile, Bell, Bird, Bosc, Casty, Croker, Elima, Fakir, Ferriol, Gossard, Greenshields, Guisset, Martins, McGuire, Mogg, Mounis, Pelo, Perry, Ryles.