WARRINGTON Wolves head coach Steve Price has named a strong squad for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Salford with Chris Hill confirmed as club captain for the 2018 Betfred Super League season.
Steve Price said on Chris Hill: “Chris is a very experienced player within our squad and showed outstanding leadership throughout the World Cup campaign with England.
“He’s always full of energy, he challenges the players around him and I know he’s a guy I can certainly rely on.”
Meanwhile the experienced half back Kevin Brown has been named as vice-captain, as he starts his second season at the club
Price said: “I’ve had a high opinion of Kevin as a player for a long time. He’s another person I know I can rely on.”
“He’s analytical, understands the game well and communicates well amongst his peers. He’s a guy with strong leadership within the group and isn’t afraid to voice his opinion.
“The two will complement each other well.”
Kevin Brown – PICTURE EDDIE WHITHAM
Squad v Salford: Ryan Atkins, Kevin Brown, Mitch Brown, Daryl Clark, Mike Cooper, Ben Currie, Bryson Goodwin, Chris Hill, Jack Hughes, Jack Johnson, Luis Johnson, George King, Tom Lineham, Harvey Livett, Pat Moran, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Joe Philbin, Taylor Prell, Stefan Ratchford, Matty Russell, Morgan Smith
