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ENGAGE SUPER LEAGUE<\/b>
Venue: <\/b>DW Stadium Date: <\/b>Friday 25 March Kick-off: <\/b>2000 GMT
Coverage: <\/b>Updates on BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio Manchester, BBC London & the BBC Sport website, highlights on the Super League Show.
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Brett Finch ran in 66 tries in his 257 NRL matches down under<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Close-season signing Brett Finch is finally fit to make his debut for Wigan in Friday night’s table-topping derby with Super League leaders Warrington.<\/b><\/p>\n

The former Melbourne Storm half-back, 29, who joined the champions on a two-year contract last July, was forced to undergo neck surgery in January. <\/p>\n

But he is now back in full training and looks set to be named in coach Michael Maguire’s 19-man squad on Wednesday. <\/p>\n

“We’ll talk to the right people and see if he’s OK for Friday,” said Maguire. <\/p>\n

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“He’s coming along really well and will bring a lot to the team. <\/p>\n

“He has a lot of experience and enthusiasm. He’s a very exciting player.” <\/p>\n

Maguire will recall full-back Sam Tomkins, who has completed a one-match ban. <\/p>\n

But, after having to play skipper Sean O’Loughlin out of position at half-back in Friday night’s gritty 20-6 win at Huddersfield, Finch will be expected to start at stand-off as Paul Deacon is likely to be missing again. <\/p>\n

Deacon has been given another week to recover from the head injury he sustained in the 14-12 win over Hull nine days ago. <\/p>\n

“We’ll assess him throughout the week but it will be a struggle for Friday,” said Maguire. <\/p>\n

Unbeaten Wigan are expecting a full house for the meeting with their high-flying neighbours, who have not lost since their opening day Magic Weekend defeat to Huddersfield at the Millennium Stadium.\n<\/p>\n

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