By Chris Lord
April 30 2006

Wolves face Rhinos in another crucial battle for both sides.

 

Warrington Wolves v Leeds Rhinos
The Halliwell Jones Stadium
Monday 1st May 2006
Kick Off: 15:05

Live on SKY SPORTS 1

Warrington Wolves look to make it 5 wins out of 6 on Monday when Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos come to The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Leeds will be looking to maintain pressure on league leaders St. Helens, whilst Warrington will be looking to move above Hull FC and Salford into 4th spot in the table, this following Hull FC 54-12 hammering of bottom club Wigan, and Salford's shock 28-26 loss away to Castleford.

Warrington Wolves go into the match on the back of the impressive 27-4 victory over Leeds neighbours Bradford Bulls last weekend, whilst Leeds go into the match from a comfortable 42-6 home victory over relegation haunted Castleford.

Warrington Wolves last met Leeds Rhinos back in September 2005, when NRL legend Andrew Johns made his shock Warrington Wolves debut following his short term loan from Newcastle Knights. Andrew Johns inspired the Wolves to a 33-16 victory which in the end helped the Wolves to their best ever league finish in the summer era. However, this year, Warrington will not have Andrew Johns, but do have a refreshed Lee Briers, who is in great form the Wolves, and many are calling for him to be given his chance in the GB team this winter.

Warrington welcome back Mark Hilton, Paul Noone and Danny Lima to the 20 man squad for the clash with the only major doubt being that of Chris Bridge, who is expected to be fit for the trip to face Catalan Dragons next saturday.

Leeds Rhinos will be without skipper Kevin Sinfield who was injured in the 18-22 loss to Bradford 2 weeks ago, and is not expected to return for several weeks. Chev Walker, Chris Feather and Lee Smith were all missing from the Rhinos 42-6 victory over Castleford last weekend and are all expected to return for the Wolves clash on Monday.

Another huge crowd is expected at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Monday, as Wolves fans have flocked to get tickets following there impressive displays against Castleford and Bradford. Only limited tickets are available for the "home stands" and fans are advised to arrive early to aviod disappointment.

Warrington Wolves 20 Man Squad:

Grose, Fa'afili, Martin Gleeson, Kohe-Love, Reardon, Briers, Sullivan, Leikvoll, Clarke, Swann, Wainwright, Noone, Mark Gleeson, Westwood, Wood, Lima, Barnett Parker, Rauhihi, Grix.

Leeds Rhinos 20 Man Squad:

Mathers, Donald, Walker, Senior, Smith, McGuire, Burrow, Bailey, Diskin, Peacock, Lauitiiti, Ellis, Millard, Poching, O’Neill, Jones-Buchanan, Feather, Scruton, Kirke, Gibson.

Match Referee: Steve Ganson (St. Helens)

Tickets can be ordered in the following ways:
Warrington Wolves Ticket Office: (01925) 248888
Warrington Wolves online Shop: www.wolfwareonline.com/
In person at WolfWare prior to Kick Off.