Charnley set to face Hull KR as a Warrior

IMPRESSIVE centre Josh Charnley has been recalled from his Hull KR loan spell and could make an immediate return to Craven Park with his parent club Wigan on Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Aug 2010, 01:33 BST
Updated 19th Aug 2010, 01:34 BST

Charnley, 18, has scored five tries in as many games with Rovers. Following Warriors coach Michael Maguire's decision to take him back the teenager may make his first Super League appearance for Wigan on the day they hope to clinch the League Leaders Shield.

Another Hull KR centre, Chev Walker, is due to feature against Wigan reserves on Saturday as the ex-Great Britain star makes his long-awaited comeback from the horrific compound leg fracture suffered at Leeds Rhinos last September.

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Hull FC captain Sean Long is to make his return from a dislocated elbow in the potentially crucial contest against Leeds on September 3 while untried full-back Jack Briscoe – younger brother of Hull and England winger Tom – is in the Airlie Birds' 19-man squad for tomorrow night's trip to Warrington.

With props Jamie Peacock and Luke Burgess both out, 20-year-old Luke Ambler hopes to press his claims for a surprise Carnegie Challenge Cup final spot when Leeds entertain Catalans tomorrow.

Mirfield referee Richard Silverwood has been placed in charge at Wembley on Saturday week.

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