Sam Tomkins, John Bateman and Ben Flower back for Wigan; Salford missing Niall Evalds

Drew Darbyshire

Wigan will welcome back Sam Tomkins, John Bateman and Ben Flower on Friday, while Salford will be without Niall Evalds.

Shaun Wane has made three changes to his Warriors side that Widnes Vikings last week. Sam Tomkins, Bateman and Flower come in to replace the injured Joe Burgess, Josh Ganson and Callum Field. Wigan are still awaiting news on the extent of Burgess’ ankle injury.

Salford Red Devils coach Ian Watson has made four changes to his team that were thrashed by St Helens last time out. Derrell Olpherts, Weller Hauraki, Levy Nzoungou and Gavin Bennion replace the concussed Niall Evalds, Mark Flanagan, Lee Mossop and George Griffin.

The Super League clash takes place at the DW Stadium on Friday, 8pm kick-off.

Warriors 19-man squad:

1 Sam Tomkins

2 Tom Davies

3 Dan Sarginson

4 Oliver Gildart

6 George Williams

7 Sam Powell

8 Tony Clubb

9 Tommy Leuluai

10 Ben Flower

11 Joel Tomkins

13 Sean O’Loughlin

14 John Bateman

15 Ryan Sutton

17 Taulima Tautai

19 Willie Isa

20 Morgan Escaré

22 Liam Marshall

25 Romain Navarrete

30 Gabe Hamlin

Red Devils 19-man squad:

2 Greg Johnson

3 Kris Welham

4 Junior Sa’u

7 Jack Littlejohn

8 Craig Kopczak

9 Logan Tomkins

12 Weller Hauraki

14 Lama Tasi

15 Ryan Lannon

16 Luke Burgess

17 Tyrone McCarthy

18 Ben Nakubuwai

19 Josh Wood

22 Derrell Olpherts

24 Jake Bibby

25 Levy Nzoungou

26 Daniel Murray

27 Gavin Bennion

28 Jake Shorrocks

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