Round preview: Rearranged fixtures

15 Jul 2021

Round preview: Rearranged fixtures

Friday 16 July

Round 10 | Catalans Dragons v Leeds Rhinos (18.15 UK) - Sky Sports Arena 

The Dragons and Rhinos will meet for the second time in two weeks when they play their rearranged Round 10 fixture on Friday. 

Catalans will be without James Maloney and Joel Tomkins after the pair were handed suspensions following their win against Leeds last week. Jason Baitieri is also unavailable after picking up an injury in the same match.

The trio are replaced by Gil Dudson, César Rougé and Joe Chan in the Dragons 21-man squad.

Richard Agar welcomes Harry Newman back into his 21-man squad for the first time since he suffered a double leg fracture in September 2020. Half-back Callum McLelland could also make his first appearance of the year after being recalled into the Rhinos squad.

Rhyse Martin and Bodene Thompson will both miss the trip to Catalans due to suspension - whilst Ash Handley and Mikolaj Oledzki (isolating) are also unavailable.

Catalans Dragons: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, Fouad Yaha, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Julian Bousquet, Matt Whitley,  Mike McMeeken, Ben Garcia, Alrix Da Costa, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Mickael Goudemand, Matthieu Laguerre, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins, Jordan Dezaria, César Rougé.

Leeds Rhinos: Tom Briscoe, Harry Newman, Konrad Hurrell, Luke Gale, Kruise Leeming, Matt Prior, Alex Mellor, Brad Dwyer, Liam Sutcliffe, Richie Myler, Cameron Smith, Tom Holroyd, King Vuniyayawa, Sam Walters, Callum McLelland, Luke Briscoe, James Donaldson, Jarrod O'Connor, Corey Hall, Liam Tindall, Morgan Gannon.

Last 10 meetings: Catalans have won 6, Leeds have won 4 - the Rhinos last won away at the Dragons in May 2017. 

Round 12 | Salford Red Devils v Wakefield Trinity (19.30) - Our League for season ticket holders

New signing Ata Hingano has been included in the Red Devils squad for Friday's visit of Trinity. The former Canberra Raiders half-back could make his Betfred Super League debut if selected to face Wakefield this week.

Meanwhile, Joe Burgess, Tui Lolohea and Seb Ikahihifo are all in contention after missing last week's record win against Castleford. Dec Patton, who starred in that victory last Sunday, is unavailable. 

Trinity welcome Brad Walker back to their squad for Friday's clash with Salford after he missed their last outing due to Covid-19 issues. Chris Chester has also recalled centre Ollie Greensmith from his loan spell at Doncaster, whilst youngsters Pat O'Donovan and Harry Bowes have also been included in the squad. 

Joe Arundel and Ryan Hampshire are both unavailable after the pair picked up suspensions following Trinity's defeat against St Helens in round 14.

Salford Red Devils: Morgan Escare, Ken Sio, Krisnan Inu, Joe Burgess, Tui Lolohea, Andy Ackers, Seb Ikahihifo, Ryan Lannon, Pauli Pauli, Ollie Roberts, Greg Burke, Josh Johnson, Chris Atkin, Harvey Livett, Rhys Williams, Matt Costello, Jack Ormonroyd, Sam Luckley, Ata Hingano.

Wakefield Trinity: Reece Lyne, Liam Kay, Jacob Miller, Mason Lino, David Fifita, Tinirau Arona, Matty Ashurst, Kelepi Tanginoa, Joe Westerman, Jay Pitts, Eddie Battye, James Batchelor, Innes Senior, Brad Walker, Yusuf Aydin, Lee Kershaw, Ollie Greensmith, Harry Bowes, Pat O’Donovan.

Last 10 meetings: Salford have won 4, Wakefield have won 6 - Trinity beat the Red Devils the last time they faced Salford away from home. 

Round 9 | Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors (19.45) - Our League for season ticket holders

The Giants and Warriors will meet for second time in two weeks when they face each other in their rearranged round 9 fixture on Friday. 

Huddersfield are boosted by the return of winger Jermaine McGillvary to their squad for Friday Night. Nathan Peats and Nathaniel Peteru are in line to make their home debuts for the club after starring during last weeks narrow defeat to the Warriors. 

Oliver Partington returns to the Wigan squad following a head knock picked up against St Helens two weeks ago. Ethan Havard is also available after serving a one-match suspension, whilst Sam Halsall is included after completing a loan spell at Newcastle. 

The Warriors are still without Willie Isa who is serving the second of his two-game suspension this week, whilst Jackson Hastings is unavailable after picking up a one-match suspension during the cherry and whites victory against the Giants last weekend. 

Huddersfield Giants: Ashton Golding, Jermaine McGillvary, Jake Wardle, Luke Yates, Josh Jones, Chris McQueen, Leroy Cudjoe, James Gavet, Oliver Russell, Sam Wood, Sam Hewitt, Will Pryce, Robson Stevens, Nathan Peats, Nathaniel Peteru, Fenton Rodgers, Aidan McGowan.

Wigan Warriors: Oliver Gildart, Liam Marshall, Tommy Leuluai, Brad Singleton, Sam Powell, Joe Bullock, Liam Farrell, Oliver Partington, Tony Clubb, Liam Byrne, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Jake Bibby, Mitch Clark, Joe Shorrocks, Kai Pearce-Paul, Sam Halsall, James McDonnell, Umyla Hanley, Brad O’Neill.

Last 10 meetings: Wigan have won 8, Huddersfield have won 1 and there has been 1 draw - the Warriors have won on their last 3 trips to the Giants.