The ex-England second-row, 34, is a big doubt for Saturday’s title decider against Hull KR. He missed Warriors’ 38-0 semi-final rout of Leigh due to a virus and was absent from today’s Grand Final press conference. Aussie loose forward Kaide Ellis, who stood in as skipper at the weekend, took his place at the pre-match event.

The 'Battle of the Borough' rivalry is about to go up another gear, as Wigan Warriors take on noisy neighbours Leigh Leopards in the Super League play-offs

Doubles from Liam Marshall and Sam Walters, plus a spectacular Bevan French effort gave Wigan Warriors a commanding lead; they will now face Hull KR in the Grand Final; the Super League Grand Final takes place at Old Trafford on Saturday October 12,

Towering second-row, 23, got an unexpected call-up for semi-final and scored two tries in 38-0 rout of Leigh Leopards yet fully expects to miss Old Trafford title decider against Hull KR

However, the towering second-row knows he probably won’t play in Saturday’s Grand Final against Hull KR. Walters conceded: “I’d expect F

Wigan Warriors sit on the verge of joining an elite club in rugby league history after reaching their second-successive Grand Final. Matt Peet’s side have already lifted the World Club Challenge, Challenge Cup and League Leaders Shield this season,