Powell Welcomes Star Recruit Back
Wakefield Trinity have announced their 21-man squad for the Super League meeting with Leigh Leopards on Friday 20 March. The match kicks off at 8pm. The squad announcement was released on March 18, 2026.
Match context
Leigh Leopards have struggled in the early part of the 2026 Super League season. Their only win came in Round One, against Leeds Rhinos. Wakefield will look to take advantage of that form.
Team news
Powell Welcomes Star Recruit Back as Tyson Smoothy has been restored to the squad. Head coach Daryl Powell confirmed Smoothy returns after missing two matches under concussion protocols.
Smoothy is a former Brisbane Broncos player. He had appeared four times this season before failing a HIA at Warrington. Tray Lolesio has been omitted from the squad to join Bradford Bulls on a one-week loan.
Wakefield Trinity squad to face Leigh Leopards
- 1. Max Jowitt
- 2. Oliver Pratt
- 3. Cameron Scott
- 4. Corey Hall
- 5. Tom Johnstone
- 6. Jake Trueman
- 8. Mike McMeeken
- 9. Tyson Smoothy
- 10. Ky Rodwell
- 11. Seth Nikotemo
- 12. Matty Storton
- 13. Jazz Tevaga
- 14. Jay Pitts
- 15. Caleb Hamlin-Uele
- 16. Caius Faatili
- 17. Harvey Smith
- 18. Isaiah Vagana
- 20. Jack Sinfield
- 21. Jayden Myers
- 23. Josh Rourke
- 32. Will Tate
Pre-game entertainment and tickets
Wakefield are staging an expanded pre-match show for fans. Gareth Taylor will return to perform Queen classics live.
Heartburn Entertainment will add fire breathers, stilt walkers and acrobats to the bill. Tickets remain on sale and are selling quickly.
For more coverage and further updates, Filmogaz.com will provide match build-up and analysis ahead of kick-off.
