{"id":442372,"date":"2026-02-24T04:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/442372\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T04:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:35:09","slug":"early-wigan-warriors-v-leigh-leopards-team-news-as-three-ruled-out-and-four-in-doubt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/442372\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards team news as three ruled out and four in doubt"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards\u2019 rivalry is set for it\u2019s latest chapter, as the two sides face off once again on Thursday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The last time these two met was the Super League play-off semi-final, where Wigan took the spoils in an 18-6 win to see them through to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

The last four meetings have seen the sides take two wins each, with Leigh scraping that 1-0 victory in golden point to claim the win in round one of 2025.<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s contest is one of two blockbuster contests in round three, as Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR do battle in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Both the Leopards and Warriors have players ruled out, even at this early stage, and a number of other players are doubts to feature.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the 21-man squad reveals tomorrow, Tuesday, we have taken a look at who will definitely be sat on the sidelines on Thursday, and who is facing a race against the clock to prove their fitness.<\/p>\n

Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards \u2018outs and doubts\u2019<\/p>\n

Wigan Warriors:<\/p>\n

Starting with the home side, two players are definitely ruled out at this stage, with long-term absentee Oliver Wilson one of the trio. The ex-Huddersfield man will miss the full 2026 season with an Achilles injury he picked up in pre-season.<\/p>\n

Jake Wardle\u00a0is the other confirmed casualty. The star centre suffered an MCL injury in his knee against Castleford Tigers, and will miss the next 3-4 months.<\/p>\n

Winger\u00a0Abbas Miski\u00a0is a doubt. The Lebanese international is still recovering from hamstring surgery, after suffering a tear in the Grand Final defeat to Hull KR. There has been no official update from the club on his progress.<\/p>\n

Leigh Leopards:<\/p>\n

Umyla Hanley\u00a0is still waiting to make his first Super League appearance of 2026. The centre is nursing a shoulder injury picked up in the Challenge Cup, with Adrian Lam saying last week that he was currently at around 60% fitness.<\/p>\n

The chances are he will be named in the club\u2019s preliminary side, but we will have to wait until game day to see if he has made the squad.<\/p>\n

Frankie Halton\u00a0missed last week\u2019s game, with boss Lam trying not to put too much workload on the back rower, however he could return to the side this week.<\/p>\n

Aaron Pene\u00a0could return this week. The former Melbourne prop had a chance of returning in round two, but missed the defeat to St Helens, however he is firmly in contention for the battle of the borough.<\/p>\n

David Armstong\u00a0is continuing his recovery from an ACL injury picked up in 2025. The full-back is expected to return at around round eight.<\/p>\n

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