24 Jan 2025
Wigan name strong squad for Handley testimonial

Wigan Warriors Head Coach Matt Peat has named a strong side for this Sunday’s clash with Rhinos at AMT Headingley, kick off 3pm, in Ash Handley’s testimonial game.
The 26-man Wigan side includes 15 of the 17 players who featured at Old Trafford last October to complete the Quadruple with winger Abbas Miski and prop Ethan Harvard the only two to miss out.
The Wigan squad includes a number of Handley’s former Rhinos team mates with Kruise Leeming, Tyler Dupree and Sam Walters all included whilst inaugural Rob Burrow Award winner, as man of the match in the Grand Final, Bevan French is also included.
England internationals Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall, Harry Smith, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba and Liam Farrell, who will skipper the Warriors, are all in the squad to face the Rhinos too.
The game will see Brad Arthur named his strongest available side as well and should create a great final contest ahead of the 2025 season kicking off.
The squad in full is:
1. Jai Field
3. Adam Keighran
4. Jake Wardle
5. Liam Marshall
6. Bevan French
7. Harry Smith
10. Luke Thompson
11. Junior Nsemba
12. Liam Farrell (C)
13. Kaide Ellis
15. Patrick Mago
16. Liam Byrne
17. Kruise Leeming
19. Tyler Dupree
20. Harvie Hill
21. Sam Walters
22. Zach Eckersley
23. Tom Forber
24. Jack Farrimond
26. Jacob Douglas
27. Harvey Makin
29. Taylor Kerr
32. Noah Hodkinson
34. George Hirst
35. Josh Cartwright
36. Finlay Yeomans
Watch live!
Can't make it to AMT Headingley? Don't fret as the game is available to watch live on Super League +!
The game is not included in any existing Super League + membership and is a pay per view event with all profits going towards Ash’s testimonial fund. You can book now for the Early Bird price of £6.99 up until midnight TONIGHT and £9.99 on the matchday – there is no VOD only option to purchase.
Fans can purchase the pass only on the website from superleagueplus.co.uk – not via the app on a mobile phone or tablet or connected TVs.
Not too late to get your tickets
The best way to watch the action and show your support for Ash is to be at the game live at AMT Headingley.
Tickets are available either over the phone on 0371 423 1315 or online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk. Depending on availability there will be an option to purchase tickets on the day – this will be communicated in advance of the match.
Prices start at £20 for Adults, £15 for Concessions and £5 for Juniors.
For more information, click here.