Warrington Wolves recall stand off Gareth O'Brien from loan spell at Castleford Tigers

11:50am Wednesday 13th March 2013 in Wolves news By Christopher Terris Taylor

Gareth O'Brien has returned from a month-long loan with Castleford Gareth O'Brien has returned from a month-long loan with Castleford

WARRINGTON Wolves have recalled stand off Gareth O’Brien from his loan spell at Castleford Tigers.

The 21-year-old has been on a month-long loan with Wolves’ Super League rivals, but due to the injury to playmaker Lee Briers head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith has deemed it sensible to bring O’Brien back to Warrington.

It is expected he will play against Salford City Reds at the City Stadium on Friday night, 8pm.

Smith has also ruled out a return to action for both Ben Harrison, who is recovering from a hernia operation, and Trent Waterhouse, who is suffering from a gluteus strain.

Neither will be fit to face Salford, but Smith was hopeful that one or both will be ready for a Super League return against league leaders Huddersfield Giants on Friday, March 22.

Comments(6)

Cheap Mower says...
12:44pm Wed 13 Mar 13

Good move, Ratchford to full back for Hodgson or to centre for Atkins?

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spencerk1991 says...
2:50pm Wed 13 Mar 13

Bit embarrassing when we are supposed to have a strong squad with strength in depth ! Dont know why we loan them out in the first place ?

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Cheap Mower says...
3:04pm Wed 13 Mar 13

spencerk1991 wrote:
Bit embarrassing when we are supposed to have a strong squad with strength in depth ! Dont know why we loan them out in the first place ?
Better that their playing games, keep up their fitness for when needed

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I am Wire says...
6:27pm Wed 13 Mar 13

Good Shout.. Matty Blythe don't turn your phone off...!

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wolfitdown says...
10:46am Thu 14 Mar 13

No need to point out that if O'brien plays the pack has to be on the front foot to give him an edge, I believe he has the skill to find the space needed, he can play it left or right with that little bit of variation from the norm that is needed.

We have a great squad but with a little variation or ability to beat a man one on one when the opportunity arises can make all the difference.

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babywire says...
6:53am Fri 15 Mar 13

spencerk1991 wrote:
Bit embarrassing when we are supposed to have a strong squad with strength in depth ! Dont know why we loan them out in the first place ?
Think you can't preempt what may happen. Seems silly but in this case he helped Cas now Rangi is back anyway

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