Sky Live: Wigan vs Hull FC talking points

We take a look at what is being said and team news ahead of Thursday's Betfred Super League match between Wigan Warriors and Hull FC, live on Sky Sports... French set for long-awaited return

It is over 10 months since Bevan French has been seen in a Wigan shirt, but he is finally set to pull on the Cherry and White hoops again on Thursday after completing his recovery from a long-term hamstring injury.

Warriors head coach Matt Peet confirmed ahead of the clash with Hull FC that the Australian, who was named in the Super League Dream Team in 2020, will play a part in the match - although did not elaborate on where he would play.

Jai Field has emerged as a star in French's usual position at full-back, winning his third player of the match award in the 32-22 win over Castleford Tigers in Round 6, but the 26-year-old is versatile enough to play on the wing and in the halves as well.

"Bevan will play," Peet said. "He's an exciting and unpredictable player, he's got talent and he can beat people in small spaces.

"We won't be expecting too much from Bevan this week, we just want him to be back on the field, enjoying his game and to compete.

"He's shown glimpses that he's ready to come back and compete. He's amongst the lads and he's showing some good stuff in training, working hard and we all know what he's capable of.

"But this week I'll just be happy to see him back out there competing hard and playing as part of the team."

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