MATT King has recovered from a calf injury to take his place in the starting line-up for tonight’s Super League clash with Wigan at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

The Australian starts on the left wing, with fellow countryman Chris Hicks missing out after failing to overcome a hamstring strain.

That means Chris Riley continues on the wing, Richie Mathers starts at full back and Chris Bridge joins Simon Grix in the centres.

Ben Harrison drops to the bench for the first time since the 60-8 defeat at Harlequins in March, the in-form Vinnie Anderson taking his place at loose forward.

Wigan start with talented youngsters Shaun Ainscough and Sam Tomkins after the pair both missed out last week. Tomkins starts in the absence of Tim Smith, who has returned home to Australia due to family matters.

Wolves: Richie Mathers; Chris Riley, Chris Bridge, Simon Grix, Matt King; Lee Briers, Michael Monaghan; Adrian Morley, Jon Clarke, Garreth Carvell, Louis Anderson, Ben Westwood, Vinnie Anderson. Subs: Mickey Higham, Paul Wood, Paul Rauhihi, Ben Harrison.

Warriors: Pat Richards; Amos Roberts, Martin Gleeson, Cameron Phelps, Shaun Ainscough; Sam Tomkins, Thomas Leuluai; Stuart Fielden, Mike McIlorum, Andy Coley, Gareth Hock, Joel Tomkins, Sean O’Loughlin. Subs: Mark Riddell, Iafeta Paleaasina, Harrison Hansen, Paul Prescott.