Wigan Warriors head coach Adrian Lam will continue to scour the market for potential additions to a squad currently down to its bare bones.
Lam’s side was missing at least 10 players during last week’s defeat at Wakefield Trinity through injury, suspension and international call-ups.
Bevan French has returned home to Australia and will not play again this season due to a serious hamstring injury, while Jai Field is another long-term absentee.
With John Bateman (ankle) and Zak Hardaker (neck) joining the casualty list, Lam will again be forced to field a number of youngsters during Wednesday’s crunch home clash with Warrington Wolves.
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