Wednesday 10th March 10

Heavy snowfall in the south of France has put Castleford Tigers’ Engage Super League match against Catalans Dragons on Saturday in doubt.

The Perpignan club have advised the Castleford team and supporters not to travel until they have completed attempts to clear the Gilbert Brutus Stadium pitch of around 40cm of snow.

“It’s crazy,” said Catalans general manager Christophe Levy. “It snowed for the whole day and everything is closed.

“The players and volunteers are trying to clear the pitch but it’s going really slowly. The snow is not melting because it’s only one degree.

“We will see at the end of the day how far we get but we probably won’t make a decision until tomorrow.”

The clubs considered reversing the fixture but time is against them and the Dragons are keen to play a second home match of the season.

The club deliberately arranged to play four of their opening five games away from home because of refurbishment to their ground but that work has yet to get under way following delays.

Catalans coach Kevin Walters, who was forced to cancel training yesterday, said: “It’s making it a bit difficult.

“We haven’t been able to do a field session yet but we’re hoping to get a pitch this afternoon.”

Castleford, who held their pre-season training camp in Perpignan, are due to fly out on Friday.