Simon Finnigan has made four changes to his 17 man squad for Saturday’s Betfred Championship clash with Batley Bulldogs.
Joe Lyons starts at fullback in place of the injured Jack Owens, meaning that Matty Smith will lead the Vikings as captain in his absence.
Owen Farnworth has successfully completed his return to play protocol after a period of isolation, as the prop forward returns to the bench.
Owen Buckley is back from a minor injury to start on the wing, while loan signing Ellis Robson comes straight into the 13 at second row.
Widnes Vikings 17-man squad:
- 17. Joe Lyons – proudly sponsored in memory of Liz Hindley
- 20. Owen Buckley – proudly sponsored by The Johnson Family (For Frank)
- 4. Ste Tyrer – proudly sponsored by The Johnson Family (For Frank)
- 18. Lloyd Roby – proudly sponsored by Anthony’s Travel
- 5. Deon Cross – proudly sponsored by Jeannie’s Away Travel
- 6. Danny Craven – proudly sponsored by OM Contractors
- 7. Matty Smith – proudly sponsored by Landscape World
- 8. Paul Clough – proudly sponsored by Polyblend UK
- 28. Brad O’Neill – on loan from Wigan Warriors
- 13. Kenny Baker – proudly sponsored by West End Motors
- 11. Shane Grady – proudly sponsored by DMR Motors
- 29. Ellis Robson – on loan from Warrington Wolves
- 27. Eribe Doro – proudly sponsored by Harold Prescott and Sons (on loan from Warrington Wolves)
Interchanges:
- 23. Lewis Else – proudly sponsored by WISSL
- 12. Adam Lawton – proudly sponsored by The Johnson Family (For Frank)
- 16. Owen Farnworth – proudly sponsored by MTC Couriers
- 24. Will Tilleke – proudly sponsored by LB Brickwork
