Wigan's Morgan Escare
Wigan's Morgan Escare

Super League briefing: Team news and statistics


Team news and statistics ahead of the weekend's action in the Betfred Super League, including Warrington's clash with Catalans.

Sunday, March 3

Huddersfield (12) v Hull (7)

Huddersfield have called half-back Oliver Russell into their squad for the first time this season after a loan spell at Leigh along with forward Colton Roche, who played for Workington last week, and centre Jake Wardle, who replaces older brother Joe.

Hull stand-off Albert Kelly could make his first appearance of the season after recovering from a shoulder injury while full-back Jamie Shaul and forward Dean Hadley face late fitness tests. Forward Gareth Ellis, who made his comeback in the win at Wigan, and winger Ratu Naulago, who scored two tries on his debut last Sunday, both keep their places in the squad.

Last season: Huddersfield 29 Hull 18, Hull 38 Huddersfield 12.

Last six league matches: Huddersfield W W W L L L Hull L L L L L W.

Top try scorers: Akuila Uate (Huddersfield) 2; Ratu Naulago & Joe Westerman (Hull) 2.

Top goal scorers: Izaac Farrell (Huddersfield) 4; Marc Sneyd (Hull) 9.

London Broncos (10) v Wigan (11)

London welcome back full-back Alex Walker after he missed the defeat by Castleford with a hand injury while coach Danny Ward has also called up forward Rob Butler and close-season signing Morgan Smith.

Wigan coach Adrian Lam brings in fringe forwards Liam Paisley and Oliver Partington after losing Joe Greenwood and Gabe Hamlin due to concussion while prop Tony Clubb returns in place of the rested Ben Flower. Full-back Morgan Escare is poised to make his first appearance of the season.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last six league matches: London Broncos L L W L L L Wigan L L W L W L.

Top try scorers: Rhys Williams (London Broncos) 3; Ben Flower (Wigan) 3.

Top goal scorers: Kieran Dixon (London Broncos) 7; Zak Hardaker (Wigan) 10.

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