20 May 2023

Matchday pack - Challenge Cup Round Six

Two kings of the Betfred Challenge Cup, Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors, clash at Headingley Stadium in the pick of the round six clashes. The game is live on BBC One from 2pm, with kick off at 2.30pm.

Here is the matchday pack with all the info ahead of today's game:

Team News

Rhinos 21-man squad

Looking for back to back wins over Wigan in successive weeks, Rohan Smith welcomes back Aidan Sezer and James McDonnell to the squad. Sezer has missed the last two games with a dead leg, whilst McDonnell is back to face his former club after missing out last week.
James Bentley drops out following his head injury against the Warriors, along with Zane Tetevano who starts his two match suspension after being red carded last time out.
Harry Newman led the second half fightback against Wigan at the DW with his two interception tries. Liam Tindall also rounded off the win with an interception and both players are named by Smith.
Cameron Smith finished as the top tackler last time out with 49.
Derrell Olpherts, Luis Roberts, Sam Walters and Corey Johnson are all included having played in the Reserves game against Wigan last Friday. Roberts is one of the top try scorers this year for the Rhinos Reserves with four tries in three games. Olpherts also played his first minutes since coming back from injury.

Wigan 21-man squad

Reigning Cup holders Wigan are largely unchanged from last week's squad.
The sole change sees Kaide Ellis come in for Willie Isa. The former St George Dragon looks to make his tenth appearance in all competitions this season on Saturday.
Twelve members of last year's Cup winning side could be involved in Sunday, including Liam Marshall who scored the winning try against the Giants at Tottenham. The winger missed last week's game against Leeds but could return for the Headingley trip.
Six players named in the 21 also played in the last meeting with Leeds in the Cup in 2020 - Bevan French, Sam Powell, Harry Smith, Liam Farrell, Ethan Havard, Joe Shorrocks.
Matt Peet is still without Jai Field, Brad Singleton, Mike Cooper through injury.

Form book

Challenge Cup Record: P31-W15-L15-D1

Cup Record vs Wigan at Headingley: P15-W11-L3-D1

Last Leeds win against Wigan (Cup):

The Rhinos last claimed victory against Wigan as Leeds booked their place in the Challenge Cup Final in 2020. A strong first half saw the Rhinos run out to a 20-0 lead in the rain, led by two tries from Ash Handley.

Wigan responded late on but the tie was over; Leeds claiming a 26-12 result.

How to follow the game

Here are the ways fans can follow today's game:

Last-minute tickets

Ticket prices don't increase on the day of the game, however we do advise that tickets are purchased in advance to avoid disappointment.

Online: Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk up until kick off and your tickets will be sent to your email address to use on your smartphone at the turnstiles.

On the turnstiles: (Subject to availability) fans can purchase tickets which covers entry the Western Terrace only via the turnstiles on St Michaels Lane (Gate B) and Kirkstall Lane (Gate G) on matchday using contactless payment with either a credit / debit card or payment using a smartphone. Cash is no longer accepted on the turnstiles.

From the Ticket Office: Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office on St Michaels Lane is where fans can purchase ticket for Global East Stand Seating, North Stand and South Stand Seating as well as standing in the South Stand Terrace. Card payments are preferred.

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