WARRINGTON Wolves boss Tony Smith has named his 19 man squad as they prepare for their third Carnegie Challenge Cup final in four years on Saturday afternoon.
Centre Chris Bridge and Forward David Solomona are the most senior players to miss out on the 19, as both have been struggling with injuries for much of the season.
Warrington face a Leeds Rhinos who will be looking to end their Wembley hoodoo. This is the third Cup Final on the bounce for the Yorkshire side including their defeat at the hands of the Wolves in 2010.
Wolves’ half-back Lee Briers, pictured lifting the cup for the first time in 2009, said ahead of Saturday: “Just to look out at a sea of primrose and blue, it doesn’t get any better and when the crowd starts singing that really spurs you on. We are going to need that again on Saturday so please make sure you are singing your hearts out and making plenty of noise.”
An estimated 30,000 Wolves fans are expected down at Wembley cheering on the primrose and blue.
There will be a home coming parade on the Sunday – but only if the Wolves win.
Two members of the 19 man squad face an anxious wait to see if they are selected. In 2010 young half back Richie Myler was heart broken after missing out.
Wolves Squad
4 Ryan Atkins
6 Lee Briers
10 Garreth Carvell
17 Mike Cooper
15 Simon Grix
13 Ben Harrison
14 Micky Higham
20 Chris Hill
1 Brett Hodgson
21 Tyrone McCarthy
5 Joel Monaghan
9 Michael Monaghan
8 Adrian Morley
7 Richie Myler
19 Stefan Ratchford
2 Chris Riley
11 Trent Waterhouse
12 Ben Westwood
