Wane forced to ring the changes ahead of Leeds game

Sam Powell, Josh Charnley and Ryan Sutton. Credit: Press Association.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane is forced to ring the changes for Friday's trip to Leeds after losing three players from the side that beat Hull.

Winger Josh Charnley, who was on Monday ruled out for four to six weeks with damaged ankle ligaments, has been joined on the injury list by stand-off Sam Powell and prop Ryan Sutton.

Powell has a torn calf which will sideline him out for six weeks while Wane intends to rest Sutton for a month after he suffered a second concussion of the season.

George Williams, who has been on the bench for Wigan's last two games, will be restored to the number six role against the Rhinos while Dom Crosby is set to take Sutton's place.

"We're a bit busted at the minute but my teams have a dig and we'll be doing that on Friday night against Leeds," Wane told a press conference at Orrell.

Dom Manfredi will take over on the wing.

Wane said he does not expect his side to be facing England international Zak Hardaker, who was dropped by Leeds for last Friday's game at Warrington after becoming involved in a police investigation into an alleged assault.

George Williams and Dom Manfredi. Credit: Press Association.