CAN Warrington Wolves pull off what many would consider a shock this afternoon?
They travel to Huddersfield Giants in the first of two straight away fixtures against top-four sides, with Wigan Warriors awaiting next week.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
WHAT TIME IS KICK OFF?
The game is due to get underway at 3pm.
The John Smith's Stadium hosts today's game. Picture by SWPix.com
IS IT ON TV?
The game has not been picked for live broadcast, so the only way to watch the action live is to be at the John Smith’s Stadium.
As always, though, the Warrington Guardian website will bring you live text coverage of the game as it happens via Matchday Live.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS?
Away supporters can buy tickets on the gate at Huddersfield, but Wire fans can still buy tickets direct from the Warrington Wolves club store until 11am today.
WHAT IS THE LATEST TEAM NEWS?
Matt Dufty will make his Wire debut following his move from Canterbury Bulldogs.
He arrived in the country on Monday and has had three training sessions with his new teammates, so will start at full-back in place of Josh Thewlis, who drops out of the squad.
Riley Dean is also back in contention to play having missed last week’s loss to Hull KR under concussion protocol.
Wire squad: Kyle Amor, Matty Ashton, Joe Bullock, Daryl Clark, Jason Clark, Ben Currie, Matt Davis, Riley Dean, Matt Dufty, James Harrison, Oliver Holmes, Peter Mata’utia, Tom Mikaele, Greg Minikin, Robbie Mulhern, Matty Nicholson, Stefan Ratchford, Danny Walker, Jake Wardle, George Williams, Connor Wrench
Matt Dufty looks set to make his Wire debut today. Picture by Warrington Wolves
Huddersfield’s injury and suspension issues mean they have only been able to name a 19-man squad for the fixture.
Former Wire captain Chris Hill is among those absent for Ian Watson’s side along with Jermaine McGillvary, Ricky Leutele, Tui Lolohea and Leroy Cudjoe among others.
On-loan Wire centre Toby King is eligible to face his parent club under the terms of his loan agreement, while Jake Wardle – on loan at Warrington from the Giants – may also play.
Giants squad: Will Pryce, Ashton Golding, Theo Fages, Danny Levi, Michael Lawrence, Josh Jones, Chris McQueen, Luke Yates, Matty English, Joe Greenwood, Owen Trout, Adam O'Brien, Oliver Wilson, Louis Senior, Olly Russell, Innes Senior, Jack Ashworth, Sam Hewitt, Toby King
Former Wire skipper Chris Hill is among the absentees for Huddersfield today. Picture by SWPix.com
WHO IS THE REFEREE?
Tom Grant will take charge of today’s game
WHAT ARE THE LATEST MATCH ODDS?
Huddersfield are 4-7 favourites for victory with competition sponsors Betfred, with a Wire win rated as a 6-4 chance.
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