Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet reveals injury boost ahead of Saturday’s play-off semi-final against Hull KR

Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet has confirmed that veteran Willie Isa is in contention for their Super League play-off semi-final against Hull KR on Saturday afternoon.

The 34-year-old – who will be with the Cherry and Whites in 2024 having penned a one-year extension – has had an injury-hit campaign, playing just nine times so far this term.

After a two-month lay-off with a hamstring issue, he returned for their Challenge Cup semi-final against KR back in July, but then required surgery on a pectoral injury and has remained out ever since.

Isa’s season was believed to be over having had to go under the knife, but after a swifter recovery than first thought, he could well still have a part to play.

Wigan Warriors receive injury boost ahead of Super League play-off semi-finals

Boss Peet revealed the news of Isa’s potential return in his pre-match press conference this afternoon.

Asked about how his squad are shaping up ahead of Saturday’s showdown at the DW Stadium, the Warriors chief said: “We’re good, we can’t complain. The lads who’ve been out have been out for a while now.