It has been a busy week for Wakefield overall with the signing of Paul Cooke, followed by a big win over Salford and news that Scotland international Danny Brough had joined Huddersfield. There is no doubting that the Wildcats will miss the influence of Brough who scored a try and banged over 18 goals before his high profile departure.
In Cooke however, Wakefield have a talismanic figure, who on his day is a real class player, he is a talent and easy to spot, standing 6'5!
Included in the Brough transfer was the permanent signing of Michael Korkidas who joined the Wildcats on-loan prior to the season, and the loan recruitment of Danny Kirmond who comes into contention for selection.
Kirmond used to play on the wing before joining Huddersfield in 2007 but has since successfully moved to the pack and second row. If selected Kirmond will debut but perhaps more important for him, it will be his comeback from a major knee operation.
Warrington are still smarting from defeat at St Helens last week where too many mistakes cost them. Hoping to continue his run of form will be former Australian international Matt King who has been outstanding for the Wolves this season. He has scored seven tries to tie with Chris Riley at the top of the club try charts but importantly all seven have come in the last four games.
The Wolves welcome back experienced halfback Lee Briers following his knee injury sustained on the 20th February against Wigan while there are a couple of former Wakefield connections amongst the Warrington ranks with Ryan Atkins facing the club where he made his Super League name and David Solomona and Ben Westwood playing against their former team.
For Atkins it is quite special and he told Adrian Jackson from Radio General's Final Hooter Show, "It's a game that has been ringed on the calendar since the fixtures were out." Atkins also revealed that there had been "a lot of banter" between former team-mates and spoke of his close friendships with Sean Gleeson and Tevita Leo-Latu.
Kick-off at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday night is 8pm.
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