Wellens to return for Saints

James Gordon

Full-back Paul Wellens has been included in the St Helens squad for their game against arch rivals Wigan on Friday.

Wellens broke his hand in Saints’ loss to Wakefield a fortnight ago and was expected to be sidelined for a month, but he is set for a return in the game at Knowsley Road.

Winger Ade Gardner is also set for a comeback after overcoming an illness, which eases the league leaders’ injury worries.

However, they are still without Sean Long, Jason Cayless, Maurie Fa’asavalu, James Roby, Gary Wheeler, Jonny Lomax and Bryn Hargreaves.