The Saints will be handed a major boost for Friday’s game against Castleford Tigers – and Knowles is set to be fit for the huge derby against reigning champions Wigan Warriors next weekend, too.
“Jonny Lomax has more of a chance at this moment (to face Castleford) in time,” Wellens admitted. “Morgan Knowles and Jonny have trailed fully with the squad, but at this stage it’s looking like Jonny will play. Morgan, we’re hoping for next week.”
Further down the line, the likes of Walmsley – who has been out for several months with a hamstring problem – and Makinson, who has a foot problem, appear likely to be the next players in contention to return to full fitness.
“Al is potentially another five weeks off,” Wellens said of the prop.
Tommy is about three or four, so while they are close, it is clearly not close enough.
Joe Batchelor, Matt Whitley, and Jake Wingfield are among the players left on the sidelines as a result, and Wellens stated that although their seasons are not finished, they are still a long way from playing for the first team.
But Wellens acknowledged that Lomax’s impending comeback was a huge plus.
Wellens described the half-back as possessing “quality, big-game experience, leadership, competitiveness, and all the attributes that have made him the great player he is for a long period of time.”
“The way the team has adapted to losing the captain is evident in the decent performances and results we’ve had while Jonny’s been away. However, he is the captain and the.
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