Hull KR and Wigan Warriors combined 13 has bold calls that will split opinion

Joe Burgess and Liam Farrell are among those included in the Combined 13.
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Fullback - Jai Field (Wigan Warriors)
Niall Evalds has had a great debut season for Hull KR and his stats stand up against any fullback in the competition. This hasn't been the most prolific season of Field's career but he's an exceptional player that you just can't leave out.

Wing - Liam Marshall (Wigan Warriors)
Super League's top-scorer is in exceptional form and the best in the competition at present. The left-wing spot is between him and Ryan Hall, the competition's best-ever winger, but it's difficult to leave Marshall out.

Centre - Jake Wardle (Wigan Warriors)
One of the easier selections, Wardle has been the best centre in the competition this year, arguably last year too, and is one of the biggest threats Hull KR have to deal with this weekend.

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Centre - Peta Hiku (Hull KR)
Hull KR's first inclusion is their 16-try Kiwi. He's had an excellent first season with the club and that's been reflected with his inclusion in New Zealand's squad for the Autumn. He gets the nod over Adam Keighran.

Wing - Joe Burgess (Hull KR)
One of the tougher picks this one, but Burgess just about gets the nod over Abbas Miski after an outstanding season for the Robins. He's come up with some huge moments this year and while Miski is consistently a solid performer, Burgess' match-winning qualities give him the nod.

Stand-off - Bevan French (Wigan Warriors)
Do we need to even explain this one? Tyrone May is great but Bevan French is freakishly good. One of Super League's best-ever, he's still at the top of his game.

Scrum-half - Mikey Lewis (Hull KR)
The local hero was always going to be in the team. In fairness, he's up against Harry Smith, a very different type of halfback, but Lewis has taken his game to another level this year and can't be left out.

Prop - Sauaso Sue (Hull KR)
There are some damn good middles to go at here, but you'd be a fool to overlook Sue. His first stint last week against Warrington showed just how important he is to the Robins and he is, quite possibly, Super League's most underrated player.

Hooker - Matt Parcell (Hull KR)
A tough one, as there's a lot of quality in this department. Parcell, due to his recent form, just gets the nod. He's played a really important role for Rovers, as has Kruise Leeming in stepping up while Brad O'Neill has been absent. But the Australian squeezes in ahead of both Leeming and Jez Litten based on consistency this season.

Prop - Luke Thompson (Wigan Warriors)
The Dream Team forward was an easy lock-in. He's returned to Super League and quickly got back to his best, which makes him one of the best middles on the planet.

Second-row - Junior Nsemba (Wigan Warriors)
This selection would have raised eyebrows at the start of the season but there's little disputing it now. Nsemba has been outstanding in a breakout season and one of the best players in the competition.

Second-row - Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors)
It's a struggle, for me, to leave James Batchelor or Dean Hadley of any team like this, as they are outstanding players that are so important to Hull KR. But how do you leave Liam Farrell out? Time and time again he steps up to the plate and has done for a very long time.

Loose forward - Elliot Minchella (Hull KR)
It's a compliment to Kaide Ellis that this is even up for debate as Minchella's influence is enormous. This is a battle between the two best 13s in the competition this season but Minchella can't be overlooked.