Zak Hardaker will play on the wing in Wigan Warriors' clash with Leeds Rhinos.
Hardaker, a former Leeds player, started on the bench last week but has been promoted following the injury to Iain Thornley.
But rather than making a straight swap, Matt Peet has decided to put Hardaker on the wing, with Jake Bibby, who scored twice last week, moving in-field to centre.
Ollie Partington is the man to take Thornley's place in the 17-man squad, with the forward starting on the bench.
Meanwhile, Leeds have made five changes after their costly defeat to Warrington Wolves last week.
Brad Dwyer and James Bentley miss out through suspension, Richie Myler and David Fusitu'a are unavailable due to injury while Rhyse Martin has been given compassionate lead due to the passing of his father.
Liam Tindall will get a chance to impress as he starts on the wing while Blake Austin will make his long-awaited debut at halfback.
Alex Mellor, Corey Johnson and Bodene Thompson also come into the team for the trip to the DW Stadium.
Zak Hardaker's interesting position in Wigan Warriors side as Leeds Rhinos make five changes
Wigan Warriors: Jai Field, Liam Marshall, Kai Pearce-Paul, Jake Bibby, Zak Hardaker, Cade Cust, Tommy Leuluai, Brad Singleton, Sam Powell, Kaide Ellis, Liam Farrell, John Bateman, Willie Isa. Subs: Ollie Partington, Patrick Mago, Morgan Smithies, Liam Byrne.
Leeds Rhinos: Jack Walker Liam Tindall, Tom Briscoe, Liam Sutcliffe, Ash Handley, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Matt Prior, Kruise Leeming, Zane Tetevano, Alex Mellor, Morgan Gannon, Cameron Smith. Subs: Mikolaj Oledzki, James Donaldson, Corey Johnson, Bodene Thompson.
