World Club Challenge 2024: Scott Sorensen ruled out as Panthers prepare to face Wigan

Penrith will be without second-rower Scott Sorensen for Sunday morning’s World Club Challenge clash against Wigan while a returning star is a confirmed starter.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 16: Scott Sorensen of the Panthers makes a break during the round 16 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers at Qld Country Bank Stadium on June 16, 2023 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Penrith second-rower Scott Sorensen has been ruled out of Sunday morning’s (AEDT) World Club Challenge clash against Wigan with a leg issue.

Luke Garner has been promoted from the bench to start in the No. 11 jumper, with veteran Matt Eisenhuth added into the 17.

In his first game since tearing his ACL in the corresponding match last year, Taylan May is a confirmed starter to replace the departed Stephen Crichton in the centres.

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Young halfback Jack Cole deputises for the injured Jarome Luai, while 22-year-old Liam Henry is also a new face on the bench in place of Spencer Leniu.

The versatile Tyrone Peachey has won the utility spot over Brad Schneider and Daine Laurie.

For the Warriors, Tiaki Chan has been brought into a 21-man squad to replace experienced prop Luke Thompson, with Harvie Hill is expected to be in the game-day line-up.

Originally published as World Club Challenge 2024: Scott Sorensen ruled out as Panthers prepare to face Wigan