Wigan v Hull KR: Teams
Wigan return to home soil looking to bounce back following their derby disappointment against St Helens.
Last Updated: 24/03/08 6:24pm
Wigan return to home soil looking to quickly make amends after their far-from Good Friday when they host Hull KR.
The Warriors suffered at the hands of St Helens in their opening Bank Holiday fixture, going down to a 46-10 defeat at Knowsley Road.
That derby defeat was the third straight away game for Brian Noble's side following trips to Warrington and Huddersfield.
Now they are back at the JJB Stadium for just their third home fixture of the 2008 season. They also host Wakefield next Friday.
Noble has named the same 19-man squad as he did to face Saints, though he could be forced to make changes.
Pat Richards, George Carmont and Phil Bailey all picked up knocks and will be given fitness tests before the team is named.
Richards, who filled in at full-back for the suspended Richie Mathers, received a blow to the eye in the first half against Saints that forced him off the field.
Rocking Robins
Hull KR head on their travels one place above their opponents following back-to-back home wins.
The Robins enjoyed an excellent start to their Easter weekend when James Webster's drop goal gave them an 11-10 victory over neighbours Hull FC on Friday.
That win saw Paul Cooke make his first appearance of the campaign after completing his six-game ban.
Chris Chester and Rhys Lovegrove are added to the 17 players who were on duty in the derby. Winger Peter Fox is still ruled out.
Rovers have happy memories of playing at the JJB. They won twice there last season, although Wigan were victorious in their final meeting at Craven Park.
Wigan squad: Calderwood, Goulding, Carmont, Richards, Barrett, Leuluai, Fielden, Higham, Paleaaesina, Bailey, O'Loughlin, Colbon, Coley, Hansen, McIlorum, J. Tomkins, O'Carroll, Coyle, Mossop.
Hull KR squad: Briscoe, Steel, J. Webster, Walker, Fitzhenry, Cooke, J. Webster, Vella, Cockayne, Mills, Gene, Newton, Galea, Murrell, Aizue, Fisher, K. Netherton, Lovegrove, Crossman.