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Wigan Warriors 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Jackson Hastings (Salford Red Devils), George Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jake Bibby (Salford Red Devils), Mitch Clark (Castleford Tigers)
Players Out
George Williams (Canberra Raiders), Callum Field (Leigh Centurions), Dan Sarginson (Salford Red Devils),Sammy Kibula (Warrington Wolves)
Craig Mullen & Josh Woods (Leigh Centurions (loans)), Romain Navarrete (Wakefield, loan)

Wigan Warriors Season Preview

The Warriors had a poor season, by their incredibly high standards, in 2019 and they will be looking to make major steps forward as whilst they overcame a slow start, they never really looked up to the pace when the business end of the season came around.

Whilst Wigan have lost one of there home grown stars, they have recruited well and with a quality over quantity recruitment process during the off-season, they will likely take their place back at the top table in 2020.

The good news for fans is that off of the field, the Warriors have been much more settled and Adrian Lamb has had a proper off season to get the players ready to play his style.

Squad and Transfers

Wigan have one of the strongest squads in the league and arguably the strongest depth due to their incredible youth conveyer belt.

Over the off-season, they have targeted areas of their squad that needed strengthening and they have brought in first teamers who will strengthen those positions form the off.

They have brought in good go forward (Burgess and Clarke), great finishing (Bibby) and incredible creativity (Hastings), all of which will make them a force once more this season.

Reasons To Be Positive

There is lots to be positive about for Wigan fans as they have one of the best squads, some of the competitions best players and we expect them to be battling for all trophies this season.

Biggest Concern

There really aren’t many concerns aside from the injury to Widdop that saw him miss so much of last year. If it has weakened his shoulder and he suffers a recurrence, it will impact the Warriors hugely.

Prediction

We expect the Warriors to be battling it out at the top end of the table throughout the season and to reach at least 1 final whilst we wouldn’t rule out more silverware going into the Wigan trophy cabinet over 2020.

League Prediction: 1st-4th

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Warrington Wolves 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Gareth Widdop (St George Illawarra Dragons), Leilani Latu (Gold Coast Titans), Matty Ashton (Swinton Lions), Anthony Gelling & Keanan Brand (Widnes Vikings), Sammy Kibula (Wigan Warriors)
Players Out
Lama Tasi (Sarina), Ryan Atkins (Wakefield Trinity), Bryson Goodwin (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Kevin Brown (Salford Red Devils), Harvey Livett (Hull Kingston Rovers (loan)), Ben Westwood (Retired)

Warrington Wolves Season Preview

The Wolves will once again be amongst the favourites for trophies in 2020 and after spending big over the off-season, they will be one of the teams to watch this season.

Headlined by Gareth Widdop, Warrington have brought in some good quality and they will have the attacking flair to take on and defeat anybody but they will need to have more consistency this season after slipping away for periods last season.

Squad and Transfers

Warrington already have one of the strongest squads in the competition and in England’s Gareth Widdop, they have added real quality.

The Wolves have also added some good squad members to give them real depth and that will make them a danger for the other clubs.

Reasons To Be Positive

A great squad, chances of success, a fantastic stadium and arguably the best half back pairing in the league- things are pretty good for Warrington fans heading into 2020.

Biggest Concern

They probably don’t have the same squad depth as 2-3 other top teams but it really is splitting hairs.

Prediction

We predict another strong season for Warrington and one that they will likely reach at least 1 final in. There is every chance of picking up another Challenge Cup trophy or even a first ever Super League title in what should be a season they are a team to watch in.

League Prediction: 1st-4th

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Wakefield Trinity 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Ryan Atkins (Warrington Wolves), Chris Green (Hull FC), Alex Walker & Jay Pitts (London Broncos), Adam Tangata (Halifax (loan)), Joe Westerman (Hull FC), Josh Wood (Salford Red Devils), Romain Navarrete (Wigan, loan)
Players Out
Luke Hooley (Batley Bulldogs), Keegan Hirst (Halifax), Chris Annakin (Dewsbury Rams), Pauli Pauli (Salford Red Devils), Anthony England (Released), Lewis Wray (Keighley Cougars), Tyler Randell (Maitland Pickers)

Wakefield Trinity Season Preview

After back to back finishers in the top 5, Wakefield struggled last season due to one of the longest injury lists of any teams in recent history.

They will be hoping for a change of luck in that regard but it could strengthen Trinity this season as a number of their youngsters got a chance to play with some impressing.

The club have been busy over the off-season and have, in the main, strengthened.

Squad and Transfers

The biggest concern for Chris Chester will be getting his top players out on the field and keeping them injury free. When the likes of Bill Tupou and Tom Johnstone play regularly, Wakefield are amongst the most creative and easy on the eye teams in the competition, especially with their strong half back trio.

One area they needed to strengthen is at full back and that is exactly what they have done with the capture of Scotland international Alex Walker.

Ryan Atkins, Jay Pitts and Adam Tangata all return whilst the capture of Joe Westerman could prove to be their best signing.

Reasons To Be Positive

Wakefield have one of their strongest squads of the Super League era and have made improvements with their signings..

Biggest Concern

Trinity still lack the depth of many teams and the training/ recovery facilities of other clubs so injuries could easily prove an issue again.

The dilapidated Belle Vue Stadium will once again make it difficult for them to attract the crowds they deserve.

Prediction

Wakefield are one of those teams that if they can stay healthy, they will be in and around the play-off battle but that is always difficult in such a tough sport so we are going to predict a tough season where they will yoyo up and down the table but one in which they ultimately should finish mid-table and most importantly, safe.

League Prediction: 5th-8th

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Toronto Wolfpack 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Sonny Bill Williams (RU), James Cunningham (London Broncos), Brad Singleton (Leeds Rhinos)
Players Out
Bob Beswick (Newcastle Thunder), Nick Rawsthorne (Hull Kingston Rovers), Ashton Sims (Retired)

Toronto Wolfpack Season Preview

The Toronto Wolfpack are set to make history in 2020 as the first non-European side to play in the Super League and as the first Canadian side to play in a topflight European competition.

All eyes will be on the Wolfpack and they will be looking forward to that as they continue to grab headlines around the world.

Over the off-season fans with high hopes were expecting major signings whilst those with a vendetta against Toronto were hoping they would go into the new season with a whimper but nobody will complain with what actually happened as they signed players they actually needed and of course the headline signing of Sonny Bill Williams showed the rest of Super League that top player scan be brought in the competition.

Squad and Transfers

The Toronto squad that gained promotion to the Super League has in the main been given the opportunity to impress but they have made some astute signings to replace departing players and of course the signing of SBW brings a whole new level of professionalism both on and off of the field.

Reasons To Be Positive

This is the Wolfpacks first ever season in the Super League which is every reason to be positive and the signing of SBW is up their with the biggest ever in Super League.

Biggest Concern

The strength in depth for the Wolfpack is the major concern as they don’t yet have the youths ready to step up.

Prediction

It is difficult to predict how the season will go for the Wolfpack as they have a lot to overcome in terms of the travel and in making the big step up a division but they have lots of Super League experience in their squad and a good coaching set up.

We expect them to pull off some big wins but we also expect them to be in and around the bottom four for much of the season.

League Prediction: 9th-12th

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St Helens 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Players Out
Liam Cooper (Widnes Vikings), Adam Swift (Hull FC), Danny Richardson (Castleford Tigers), Luke Douglas & Ryan Morgan (Released)

St Helens Season Preview

After having an almost perfect 2019 it is difficult to see how Saints can improve for 2020 but they know that they will have to with all of their rivals strengthening over the off-season.

The biggest change over the off season has been in the coaching department with Kristian Woolf taking over from Justin Holbrook. The Tonga boss will know the pressure is on to perform from the off but with the most settled squad in the league, we expect Saints to start the season strongly and they will be one of the teams in the hunt for all silverware this season.

Squad and Transfers

Saints have made no new signings but they will be able to rely on their youth production line to bolster what is still one of the strongest squads in Super League and going on last season, it is one of the most balanced squads ever assembled with strong cover in every position.

Reasons To Be Positive

They are the reigning champions and are amongst the favourites for the league and cup in 2020.

Biggest Concern

Having a new head coach is always a concern as you can never be sure how the players will react to their methods.

Prediction

We can only predict another successful year for the Saints and whilst winning trophies gets harder and harder, we really wouldn’t be surprised if they fail to reach at least 1 final.

League Prediction: 1st-4th

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Salford Red Devils 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Ryan Lannon, James Greenwood & Chris Atkin (Hull Kingston Rovers), Kevin Brown (Warrington Wolves), Sebastine Ikahihifo (Huddersfield Giants), Rhys Williams, Elliot Kear & Rhys Williams (London Broncos), Pauli Pauli (Wakefield Trinity), Dan Sarginson (Wigan Warriors) Jack Ormondroyd & Connor Jones (Featherstone Rovers)
Players Out
Jackson Hastings & Jake Bibby (Wigan Warriors), George Griffin (Castleford Tigers), Josh Jones (Hull FC), Dan Murray (Hull Kingston Rovers), Derrell Olpherts (Castleford Tigers), Logan Tomkins (Widnes Vikings), Josh Wood (Wakefield Trinity)

Salford Red Devils Season Preview

Salford were the shock team of the season in 2019 and with their attacking flair, they become everybody’s second team.

Unfortunately they did come up just short in the end but for a club such as Salford to reach the Grand Final, it is a fantastic achievement and one that means this season will likely never reach those heights.

Squad and Transfers

Another big problems for the Red Devils is the fact that it was not only fans and pundits who took notice of Salford and took them to their hearts, the rest of the Super League clubs took notice.

That has lead to all of the big names players been snapped up but they have managed to use the finances form that trip to Old Trafford to restock their ranks.

The loss of Jake Bibby, Jackson Hastings and Josh Jones would be huge for any club but they were the players Salford designed there game around.

The likes of Dan Sarginson and Kevin Brown bring lots of experience whilst Elliott Kear, Luke Yates and Rhys Williams all impressed for the Broncos last season.

Reasons To Be Positive

Salford have made some astute signings and if they can keep the confidence from last year, more shock wins could come there way.

Biggest Concern

After last years success, it will be all but impossible to match 2019 in 2020 and they have also lost there key players.

Prediction

The positives do seem to outweigh the negatives for the Red Devils but after challenging last year, we do expect them to fall back into the pack this season. If they can keep players fit and get off to a strong start, they could be knocking on the door for the top 8 but with a lack of depth, injury’s likely will hit.

League Prediction: 9th-12th

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Leeds Rhinos 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Alex Mellor & Kruise Leeming (Huddersfield Giants), Luke Gale (Castleford Tigers), Rhys Evans (Bradford Bulls (Loan))
Players Out
Shaun Lunt (Batley Bulldogs), Matt Parcell (Hull Kingston Rovers), Ashton Golding (Huddersfield Giants), Brad Singleton (Toronto Wolfpack), Brett Ferres (Featherstone Rovers), Owen Trout (Huddersfield Giants), Jamie Jones-Buchanan & Carl Ablett (Retired), Nathaniel Peteru (Released)

Leeds Rhinos Season Preview

As one of the biggest clubs in world rugby, the recent form of the Leeds Rhinos has been nothing short of embarrassing as they have failed with every effort to move on from their dominant years and develop a new squad.

One of their biggest issues has been the lack of a half back and the big turnover in players, coaches and managers.

The good news for Rhinos fans and for rugby fans in general is that they do look to have sorted those issues but they will be reliant on youngsters stepping up to give them depth.

Squad and Transfers

The Rhinos still have quality in their squad and they do have some of the best youngsters in the competition but one thing they have been lacking is in on-field leadership and in creativity.

The Rhinos have rested all of their hopes England’s Luke Gale but he is coming to them on the back of a long term injury.

The Rhinos have lost a lot of experience and in Owen Trout a potential future star and they are looking light in depth which could hit them as the season progresses.

Reasons To Be Positive

The Rhinos are much more settled both in terms of playing personnel and with their stadium now been complete. The signing of Luke Gale could be one of the best of the off-season.

Biggest Concern

They are lacking depth and will be heavily reliant of Luke Gale- a player with injury worries heading into the season.

Prediction

Leeds have spent much of the last 3 years scrapping to avoid relegation and whilst we are not expecting them returning to the glory days of cup and grand finals, we do expect them to make moves up the table and to end in mid-table safety.

League Prediction: 5th-8th

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Hull KR 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Newcastle Knights), Jordan Abdull & Matty Gee (London Broncos), Elliot Minchella, Anesu Mudoti, Matty Storton, Rowan Milnes, Ethan Ryan & Joe Keyes (Bradford Bulls), Harvey Livett (Warrington Wolves (Loan)), Will Maher & Greg Minikin (Castleford Tigers), Dan Murray (Salford Red Devils), Matt Parcell (Leeds Rhinos), Nick Rawsthorne (Toronto Wolfpack)
Players Out
Danny Addy (Leigh Centurions), Joel Tomkins & Josh Drinkwater (Catalans Dragons), James Greenwood, Chris Atkin & Ryan Lannon (Salford Red Devils), Danny McGuire (Retired), Tommy Lee (Released), Will Oakes (Dewsbury Rams (Loan)), Elliot Wallis (York City Knights (Loan))

Hull Kingston Rovers Season Preview

Hull KR have become a yoyo team either doing well in the Championship or struggling at the foot of the Super League and in 2020, it is difficult to see anything different.

Whilst the Robins have managed to put together strong squads, there has been a dearth in depth and that looks set to continue this year whilst their other biggest problem of having a huge turn over in players has been copied once again.

Whilst they do sign good players and can often strengthen from one year to the next, having to integrate so many players at the start of a season can often lead to inconsistent performances and that leads to early season losses. That in turns leads to a lack of confidence and the cycle of struggling and under-performing continues.

Squad and Transfers

With 15 new signings, the Hull KR are almost literally a new side heading into 2020 and that will be their biggest problem. Tony Smith will demand much more from his players but with so many to integrate, it will be difficult to find consistency and to keep them all happy.

A lot seem to have been brought into the club to pad out the squad, with only a couple of players standing out on been a big improvement on what they had.

Shaun Kenny-Dowell, the New Zealand Kiwi star, does bring experience and quality whilst Greg Minikin adds finishing power.

The Robin have moved on a number of players who haven’t showed there worth whilst the loss of Danny McGuire will hit them as he still have the quality to step up when needed.

Reasons To Be Positive

Tony Smith is a proven winner and they have added some quality.

Biggest Concern

A huge turnover in players has proven time and time again to be a big problem for teams.

Prediction

Unfortunately for home fans we predict another year of struggle for the Red and White side of Hull and if they do struggle to find form early on, they could easily be amongst the favourites for the drop.

League Prediction: 9th-12th

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Hull FC 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Manu Ma’u (Parramatta Eels), Mahe Fonua (Wests Tigers), Joe Cator (Leigh Centurions), Jordan Johnstone (Widnes Vikings), Josh Jones (Salford Red Devils), Adam Swift (St Helens), Ligi Sao (New Zealand Warriors)
Players Out
Mickey Paea, Mark Minichiello & Sika Manu (Retired), Joe Westerman & Chris Green (Wakefield Trinity), Jack Logan (Doncaster), Levy Nzoungou (Albi Tigers), Danny Washbrook (York City Knights), Matty Dawson-Jones (Bradford Bulls)

Hull FC Season Preview

Hull FC have had a strong off season away from the field with record membership sold and their recruitment looks strong as well. When you add that to an already talented squad in place at the KCOM and you have a club set for a good season.

Unfortunately for fans of the Airlie Birds they have been a club waiting to step up to trophy and title challengers for some time but due to one reason or another, they more often than not fall short.

Squad and Transfers

The Black and Whites have once again recruited well, with a mix of pace, power and hard workers and whilst they have lost some quality, they do seem to have strengthened overall.

The returning Mahe Fonua will be a big lift for the home crowd but it could be the grafters of Jordan Johnstone and especially Josh Jones that makes the difference for Hull FC.

Reasons To Be Positive

A great squad with good editions and a large home crowd in attendance should make Hull FC a team to beat this year.

Biggest Concern

There is still a lack of depth in the halves and question marks over the team consistency.

Prediction

Hull FC are always a tough team to predict and that is the thing we are most confidence about predicting for them this year.

If they stay healthy, focussed and keep key players in form, the Black and White side of Hull could be in the hunt for titles and trophies this season but if they inconsistencies hit again, they will likely be battling for the top 4.

League Prediction: 5th-8th

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Huddersfield Giants 2020 Season Preview and Prediction

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Players In
Aidan Sezer (Canberra Raiders), Kenny Edwards (Catalans Dragons), James Gavet (Newcastle Knights), Owen Trout & Ashton Golding (Leeds Rhinos)
Players Out
Alex Mellor & Kruise Leeming (Leeds Rhinos), Sebastine Ikahihifo (Salford Red Devils)

Huddersfield Giants Season Preview

The Giants have struggled for the past 2-3 years and despite having lots of quality and some of the most promising youngsters in the league, they haven’t shown signs of moving up the league and away from the relegation scrap.

Unfortunately for their small but passionate fanbase, the club haven’t had much room on the salary cap to make big changes over the past couple of off season but on the face of things, the Giants do seem to have sorted a number of their problems with their 2020 recruitment.

Squad and Transfers

The Giants have lacked creativity and defensive organisation for some time now and in Aiden Sezer, the NRL winning half back from Canberra and Ashton Golding, unlucky to be frozen out at Leeds, should go a long way to solving those issues.

The loss of Kruise Leeming is a big one but it is better to get rid of an unmotivated player but the biggest issue could be Kenny Edwards as whilst he is hugely talented and can provide match winning moments, he can be a penalty machine and that is just what you don’t need when struggling.

Reasons To Be Positive

The Giants have some great youngsters who will be much improved after gaining experience last season whilst the signing of Aiden Sezer is one of the coup’s of the off season.

Biggest Concern

There is still a lack of depth at Huddersfield and if they have injury issues with top players, the drop is a possibility although there top 17 should see them safe.

Prediction

We predict another season of underperforming for the Giants but similarly to the last 2-3 seasons, they should have enough to remain safe. With the quality that they do have, they could pull off some shock wins and they could have a good cup run but much will depend on keeping players fit and keeping their confidence up.

League Prediction: 9th-12th

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