Wigan Warriors go into Sunday’s derby against arch-rivals St Helens on the back of four successive defeats and remain without a host of key players.
Rugby League Live takes a look at the issues facing Adrian Lam’s side as they bid to stop the rot and reignite their campaign. Injuries still biting hard Morgan Smithies sustained a lower leg injury against Warrington Wolves in midweek and misses out against Saints.
Fellow forward Tony Clubb, England internationals John Bateman and Zak Hardaker and Aussie Jai Field also remain on the sidelines through suspension or injury.
Brad Singleton returns against St Helens after serving a two-game ban, but the Warriors remain some way below full strength. Uncertainty over Lam’s future It remains to be
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