When St Helens and Wigan Warriors play one other this evening, both teams will be without important players.

The intense rivals square up at Brick Community Stadium, and with the Super League run-in drawing near, the outcome is sure to have a significant impact.

Wigan’s lead at the top of the table was cut to two points on Thursday night after Warrington Wolves defeated Leeds Rhinos. Wigan can reestablish a four-point lead with a win over Paul Wellens’ St Helens, who would then fall six points behind in the League Leaders’ Shield race.

 

A Saints win could shake up the competition for the top spot with 10 games remaining. Saints can draw confidence from their earlier victory over Wigan on Good Friday, but they face a challenge due to a long injury list.

 

Both St Helens and Wigan Warriors will be missing key players for tonight’s clash at the Brick Community Stadium. The outcome of this game will significantly impact the Super League standings.

St Helens Injuries:

– Daryl Clark returns from a muscle tear

– Moses Mbye (one-match ban)

– Alex Walmsley (hamstring and knee)

– Sione Mata’utia (neck)

– Morgan Knowles (groin)

– Matt Whitley (shoulder)

– Jake Wingfield (shoulder)

– Joe Batchelor (ankle)

– Konrad Hurrell (neck)

– Tommy Makinson (foot)

– Possible debuts: Will Roberts, Leon Cowen, Harry Robertson

 

Wigan Injuries:

– Brad O’Neill (suspension)

– Mike Cooper (failed head injury assessment)

– Willie Isa (ankle)

– Kruise Leeming (ankle)

– Jai Field (hamstring, expected to return next month)