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.

There were only two games in the top flight this weekend, as Hull KR took on Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors faced Leigh Leopards. Whilst only four teams were in action, and

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

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

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,

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,