Rapira is a doubt for Wigan clash

head coach Rick Stone.

“But there is definitely some rib cartilage damage and he was in quite a bit of pain when he came off.

“We will have to see how he comes through the next couple of days and that will give us an indication of whether he will be available for the Wigan game or not.”

Stone’s squad could be boosted by the return of 27-year-old back rower Michael Lawrence for the game against the Warriors, but again it could be a case of wait and see.

“Michael was pretty close for the game against Wakefield,” explained Stone.

“But we decided to give him a bit more time and again it will be 50-50 as to whether he plays at Wigan.”

However, a bonus was the return against Wakefield of centre Jordan Turner after a hamstring strain had kept the 28-year-old capture from NRL outfit Canberra Raiders out of the side.

“Jordan was good, but a bit quiet which understandable after a few weeks out,” said Stone.

“But he managed to play for the full 80 minutes, which was a real positive, and he will get better every game he plays over the next couple of weeks.”

The Giants travel to Wigan knowing that it is make or break in the Super 8s with both teams needing a victory to stay in touch with the chase for the top four.

Wigan were beaten 32-16 at Leeds Rhinos in their first outing of the Super 8s and Stone was expecting another tight contest – especially after Super League’s regular season produced a 16-16 draw at the DW Stadium in March and a 19-19 stalemate at the John Smith’s Stadium in June.