Lomax set for debut

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The 19-year-old academy product, whose specialist positions are hooker and half-back, will deputise at full-back for Paul Wellens against Wakefield at Belle Vue on Friday.

Wellens, one of a trio of internationals ruled out by injury, has a chronic knee problem but is hoping to delay surgery until after the busy Easter period. St Helens coach Mick Potter said: "We're trying to nurse him through."

He added: "It's another opportunity for the kids. Jonny had a knee re-construction last year and we've eased him back at full-back with the reserves.

"His opportunity has probably come earlier than expected but he's a good young kid and he will acquit himself well."

Potter has already given debuts to 19-year-olds Andrew Dixon, Tom Armstrong and Matty Ashurst so far this season.

Another teenager, Gary Wheeler, will switch to scrum-half alongside Leon Pryce, with former New Zealand international Francis Meli taking over on the wing for his first match of the season after being stranded in Auckland by visa problems.

Wheeler said: "I don't think I've played scrum-half but it's not much different to stand-off. Leon will be the main person to control the team, I'll be there to help."

Saints also have prop Tony Puleta back from injury and hope that England front rower Maurie Fa'asavalu recovers in time from the knock he took to his face in last Friday's 26-18 win over Leeds.