Challenge Cup 2022
Wigan Warriors vs. St. Helens
Robin Park Arena (Wigan)
07.05.22, 16:30
A Challenge Cup semi-final between the current Super League top two would be a rare occasion in and of itself, but the fact that rivals St Helens and Wigan are poised to compete in the first of tomorrow's semi-finals makes it even more memorable.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Wigan Warriors Team News
The Warriors have named Jai Field to their 20-man roster for the biggest game of their season so far, which is a great boost. They are still without Willie Isa and Thomas Leuluai from their original 13 squad numbers and Sam Powell, who is banned.
Squad
1 Bevan French, 2 Jake Bibby, 4 Iain Thornley, 5 Liam Marshall, 6 Cade Cust, 8 Brad Singleton, 10 Patrick Mago, 12 Liam Farrell, 13 John Bateman, 14 Morgan Smithies, 15 Kaide Ellis, 16 Harry Smith, 17 Oliver Partington, 19 Ethan Havard, 20 Liam Byrne, 22 Joe Shorrocks, 23 Jai Area, 24 Abbas Miski, 25 Sam Halsall, 28 Brad O’Neill.
St. Helens Team News
Saints are also bolstered by the inclusion of Jonny Lomax in the Champions' 21-man squad and Regan Grace, who might make a huge comeback. Will Hopoate has gone missing, placing a pressure on Kristian Woolf's choices in the spine. Konrad Hurrell is back from a ban as he attempts to earn his spot in a second Challenge Cup Final.
Squad
1 Jack Welsby. 2 Tommy Makinson, 4 Mark Percival, 5 Regan Grace, 6 Jonny Lomax, 8 Alex Walmsley, 9 James Roby, 10 Matty Lees, 11 Sione Mata’utia, 12 Joe Batchelor, 13 Morgan Knowles, 14 Joey Lussick, 15 Louie McCarthy- Scarsbrook, 16 Curtis Sironen, 17 Agnatius Paasi, 18 Kyle Amor, 19 Jake Wingfield, 21 Josh Simm, 22 Ben Davies, 23 Konrad Hurrell, 24 Dan Norman.
Expert Betting Tips
Saints are the current serial victors of the pair, but with injuries plaguing them, this may be Wigan's greatest opportunity of knocking the Champions off their throne and landing an early blow as they attempt to solidify themselves as Saints' main contenders.
- Total Under 38.5 for 1.83
- Handiсap St Helens (-7.5) for 1.9
- St Helens To Win And Total > 38.5 – Yes for 2.5
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