TEAM NEWS: Ratchford returns to replace Briers (From Warrington Guardian)

TEAM NEWS: Ratchford returns to replace Briers

3:09pm Sunday 20th May 2012 in Wolves news By Christopher Terris Taylor

LEE Briers and Trent Waterhouse have been rested for Warrington Wolves' clash with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at Belle Vue, kick off 3.30pm.

Stefan Ratchford makes his first appearance since suffering a shoulder injury 11 weeks ago, replacing Briers alongside Gareth O'Brien in the halves.

Tyrone McCarthy moves into the back row to fill the gap left by Waterhouse, with 17-year-old second row Ben Currie earning a place on the bench.

Rhys Williams returns to the wing, partnered by centre Matty Blythe, while Simon Grix is once again named on the bench to act as back-up for starting hooker Micky Higham.

Chris Hill and Paul Wood start in the front row, with fellow props Mike Cooper and Garreth Carvell named on the bench.

Wakefield: Richie Mathers; Peter Fox, Dean Collis, Paul Sykes, Ben Cockayne; Isaac John, Tim Smith; Paul Johnson, Paul Aiton, Andy Raleigh, Ali Lauitiiti, Frankie Mariano, Danny Washbrook. Subs: Kyle Wood, Kyle Amor, Steve Southern, Kyle Trout.

Wolves: Brett Hodgson; Chris Riley, Ryan Atkins, Matty Blythe, Rhys Williams; Stefan Ratchford, Gareth O’Brien; Chris Hill, Micky Higham, Paul Wood, Tyrone McCarthy, Ben Westwood, Ben Harrison. Subs: Garreth Carvell, Mike Cooper, Simon Grix, Ben Currie.