Wigan’s Australian forward Gabe Hamlin is hoping for the chance to prove himself against the NRL champions in the World Club Challenge.

The 22-year-old joined the Warriors from South Sydney, where he made 47 appearances for the club’s under-20s side, and is desperate to face their old rivals Sydney Roosters at Loire Drive on Sunday.

Hamlin, whose two-year contract runs out this year, is expected to be on the bench after catching the eye of new interim head coach Adrian Lam as a substitute in Wigan’s opening two Super League games.