WOLVES half-back Simon Grix (pictured) has returned to full fitness in time to be included int he 19 man squad to face arch-rivals St Helens in the Carnegie Challenge Cup fifth round on Saturday.
Grix has been absent from first team action since February, when he was knocked unconscious during Warrington’s clash with Hull KR.
Thankfully for Head Coach Paul Cullen, Grix came through the reserves defeat to St Helens reserves on Tuesday night un-harmed, and has been named in the 19-man squad for Saturday’s game.
Hooker John Clarke will miss the match following his two match ban for leading with his elbow against Sean Long when he was put on report during the league clash with Saints.
Squad to face S t Helens:
1 Stuart Reardon, 2.Chris Hicks, 3.Martin Gleeson, 4.Matt King, 5.Kevin Penny, 6.Lee Briers, 7.Michael Monaghan, 8.Adrian Morley (C), 10.Paul Rauhihi, 11.Louis Anderson, 12.Ben Westwood, 13.Vinnie Anderson, 14.Mark Gleeson, 15.Rob Parker, 17.Paul Johnson, 19.Simon Grix, 20.Chris Riley, 21.Andrew Bracek, 22.Ben Harrison.
Grix returns to face Saints
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