SAINTS have included new signing Daniel Suluka-Fifita in the 21-man squad for tonight’s (Thursday) Super League Round 14 game at home to Warrington Wolves.
It is a huge game for Saints, having lost their last two games on their travels to Yorkshire - and it is their first home match since 1 May.
It is also an opportunity to rid themselves of the Wolves hoodoo that has hung around their necks since 2023, with Saints losing the last eight encounters between the two sides.
Rowley makes two changes to the squad with Harry Robertson (leg) and Lewis Murphy (elbow) out but there also doubts over loose forward Joe Shorrocks.
Coach Paul Rowley knows Wire have some potency and some pace.
He said: “They’ve been lethal and been very good at what they do.
"And on the other side of the ball, they scramble really hard.
“They’re a good team on paper but more importantly for them they’ve been delivering on the pitch as well. So it’s another good challenge for us and one that we’re looking forward to.
“We need to try and find some consistency now off the back of what was a performance against Leeds so we need to replicate and then we’ll be you know in good shape to our best foot forward.
“We’re back at home, which is a welcome aspect as well.”
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Wolves counterpart Sam Burgess said his side would have to tidy a few things up to face Saints.
He said: "They’re a great side that loves playing at home.
"They’ve got a great history there of being hard to beat on their home field, but we’re looking forward to that.
"I thought they played very well last week – they were very direct and were committed, so we’re going to have to tidy up our game to get the job done."
St Helens’ 21-man squad v. Warrington Wolves 1. Jack Welsby, 2. Kyle Feldt, 4. Mark Percival, 5. Deon Cross, 6. Tristan Sailor, 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Alex Walmsley, 9. Daryl Clark, 11. Curtis Sironen, 12. Shane Wright, 13. David Klemmer, 15. George Delaney, 16. Matt Whitley, 17. George Whitby, 22. Joe Shorrocks, 24. Owen Dagnall, 28. Jake Davies, 29. Alfie Sinclair, 30. Tom Humphreys, 35. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, and Deacon Swarbrick.
