The RFL

Wigan Warriors second row forward Gareth Hock has been ruled out of contention for Great Britain’s team to play France in the Frontline Test at Leeds on Friday.

The 23-year-old, who made an impressive Lions debut in last year’s Tri-Nations Series, missed his first Wigan match of the season, Friday’s 30-0 win over Catalan Dragons, with a shoulder injury and has failed to recover.

His absence leaves coach Tony Smith with a 22-strong squad to select from.

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