Round 11 preview

Thursday 24 June

Castleford Tigers v Catalans Dragons (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

Paul McShane, Peter Mata'utia and Suaia Matagi are unavailable to Daryl Powell following their inclusion in the international fixture on Friday Night.

Jesse Sene-Lefao and Gareth O'Brien also miss out having sustained injuries during Castleford's win over Wakefield last week, along with Tyla Hepi who has joined York City Knights on a two-week loan.

They are replaced by Adam Milner, James Clare, Lewis Bienek, Sam Hall and Brad Graham ahead of Thursday's clash against league leaders Catalans. 

The Dragons are without Sam Tomkins and Tom Davies for their trip to Castleford after the pair were included in Shaun Wane's England squad.

Joel Tomkins also misses out through suspension whilst Benjamin Garcia and Micky McIlorum are unavailable because of injury. 

Alrix Da Costa, Matt Whitley, Gil Dudson and Romain Franco come into the Catalans 21-man squad for Thursday Night. 

Castleford Tigers: Niall Evalds, Derrell Olpherts, Michael Shenton, Danny Richardson, Liam Watts, Oliver Holmes, Adam Milner, Nathan Massey, George Griffin, Alex Foster, Jacques O’Neill, James Clare, Daniel Smith, Jordan Turner, Lewis Bienek, Lewis Peachey, Brad Martin, Sam Hall, Brad Graham, Jason Qareqare.

Catalans Dragons: Arthur Morgue, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, Fouad Yaha, James Maloney, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Julian Bousquet, Matt Whitley, Mike McMeeken, Alrix Da Costa, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Mickeal Goudemand, Lambert Belmas, Matthieu Laguerre, Jason Baitieri, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Cesar Rouge, Romain Franco. 

Last 10 meetings: Castleford have won 6, Catalans have won 4 - the Dragons haven't won at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle since September 2012. 

Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

Reece Lyne and Kelepi Tanginoa are unavailable in round 11 after being selected to for Friday Night's international. Loose forward Joe Westerman was selected in Shaun Wane's 19-man England squad, and winger Liam Kay in the Combined Nations squad - are included in Trinity's 21-man squad. 

The Warriors are without John Bateman, Liam Farrell and Jackson Hastings because of international duty. They are replaced by youngsters Brad O'Neill and James McDonnell who have both been recalled from their repsective loan spells this week. 

Morgan Smithies returns to the Wigan squad after recovering from an ankle injury that has kept him out over the past two rounds. Brad Singleton misses out as he serves a 2 match suspension picked up during the Warriors defeat to Hull KR in round 10. 

Wakefield Trinity: Max Jowitt, Tom Johnstone, Liam Kay, Jacob Miller, Mason Lino, David Fifita, Kyle Wood, Tinirau Arona, Matty Ashurst, Joe Westerman, Jay Pitts, Eddie Battye, James Batchelor, Innes Senior, Jordy Crowther, Joe Arundel, Brad Walker, Yusuf Aydin, Lee Kershaw, Ryan Hampshire.

Wigan Warriors: Dom Manfredi, Oliver Gildart, Liam Marshall, Tommy Leuluai, Sam Powell, Joe Bullock, Willie Isa, Oliver Partington, Morgan Smithies, Liam Byrne, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Jake Bibby, Joe Shorrocks, Kai Pearce-Paul, James McDonnell, Umyla Hanley, Brad O’Neill.

Last 10 meetings: Wakefield have won 3, Wigan have won 7 - Trinity's 3 wins in the last 10 have all been at home.

Warrington Wolves v Leigh Centurions (19.45) - Sky Sports Arena & Mix

Steve Price is without 5 of his players after call-ups to Friday's England squad. Daryl Clark, Mike Cooper, Ben Currie, Joe Philbin and Stefan Ratchford are all unavailable due to international selection.

Star centre Toby King is also absent from the Wolves side after he suffered a knee injury during their round 10 win against St Helens.

Riley Dean and Ellis Robson come into the squad having been recalled from their respective loan spells, whilst youngsters Morgan Burgess, Jacob Gannon and Tom Whitehead are all included and could make their first team debuts on Thursday Night.

The Centurions are without hooker Nathan Peats for Thursday's clash with the Wolves following his selection for the Combined Nations All Stars on Friday.

Leigh are still without the likes of Adam Sidlow, Brendan Elliot, Ben Flower and Blake Wallace who all remain sidelined through injury. 

Warrington Wolves: Sitaleki Akauola, Blake Austin, Morgan Burgess, Rob Butler, Josh Charnley, Matt Davis, Riley Dean, Eribe Doro, Jacob Gannon, Chris Hill, Jack Hughes, Tom Lineham, Ellis Longstaff, Jake Mamo, Robbie Mulhern, Ellis Robson, Josh Thewlis, Danny Walker, Tom Whitehead, Gareth Widdop, Connor Wrench.

Leigh Centurions: Ryan Brierley, Matty Russell, Iain Thornley, Junior Sa'u, Lewis Tierney, Joe Mellor, Liam Hood, Mark Ioane, Ben Hellewell, James Bell, Matty Wildie, Nathaniel Peteru, Matty Gee, Nathan Mason, Tyrone McCarthy, Craig Mullen, Ben Reynolds, Jordan Thompson. 

Last 10 meetings: Warrington have won 9, Leigh have won 1 - the Centurions are seeking their first away win against the Wolves since April 1987.

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Friday 25 June

Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

Jake Connor, Chris Satae and Andre Savelio have all been included in Tim Sheens Combined Nations squad and will be unavailable for Hull FC in round 11. 

The black and whites do welcome back Joe Cator and Cameron Scott to their squad after the pair recovered from their respective injuries. Meanwhile, Jack Logan returns to Hull on a 4 week loan from Championship side Batley and is also included in Brett Hodgson's squad.

Due to Covid-19 protocols, the Giants have initially named a 13-man squad for Friday's game against Hull. More players will be added to the initial squad in the next 24 to 36 hours as they clear certain medical procedures.

The Giants will be without Jermaine McGillvary, Kenny Edwards, Ricky Leutele, Aidan Sezer and Luke Yates after all 5 were selected for the Combined Nations All Stars squad ahead of this Friday's international fixture. 

Hull FC: Bureta Faraimo, Mahe Fonua, Josh Reynolds, Marc Sneyd, Danny Houghton, Manu Ma’u, Ligi Sao, Jordan Johnstone, Joe Cator, Jordan Lane, Brad Fash, Ben McNamara, Jack Brown, Adam Swift, Connor Wynne, Cameron Scott, Mitieli Vulikijapani, Jack Logan.

Huddersfield Giants: Ashton Golding, Jake Wardle, Lee Gaskell, Josh Jones, Joe Greenwood, Oliver Wilson, Leroy Cudjoe, James Gavet, Louis Senior,  Owen Trout, Sam Hewitt, Ronan Michael, Olly Ashall-Bott.

Last 10 meetings: Hull FC have won 5, Huddersfield have won 5 - Hull FC have won the last 3 meetings between the 2 sides.

Sunday 27 June

Salford Red Devils v Leeds Rhinos (13.00) - Our League for season ticket holders

Pauli Pauli and Ken Sio are unlikely to feature for the Red Devils after the pair were selected to represent the Combined Nations All Stars on Friday Night. 

Salford will also be without Dan Sarginson who picked up a 3 match suspension following their round 10 victory against Huddersfield, along with Greg Burke who was given a 1 match suspension in the same match.

the Rhinos could be without 5 first team regulars following the mid-season international on Friday. Luke Gale, Ash Handley and Mikolaj Oledzki have all been included in Shaun Wane's England squad. 

In addition, Kruise Leeming and Matt Prior have been selected to represent the All Stars on Friday Night and are also doubtful for Sunday's fixture.

Salford Red Devils: TBC

Leeds Rhinos: TBC

Last 10 meetings: Salford have won 3, Leeds have won 7 - the 2 sides last met in the Challenge Cup final last year, the Rhinos victorious 17-16 that day.