Round 3 preview

Thursday 24 February

Leeds Rhinos v Catalans Dragons (20.00) - Sky Sports Main Event & Arena

The Rhinos welcome Brad Dwyer back to their 21-man squad after the hooker served his one-match suspension last week. 

Richard Agar is still without the injured David Fusitu'a, Harry Newman and Richie Myler, whilst James Bentley continues to serve his four-match ban. Rhyse Martin is remains on compassionate leave following the passing of his father.

Mickael Goudemand joins fellow front rowers Dylan Napa, Gil Dudson (both suspended) and Julian Bousquet (injured) on the side lines after picking up an injury in Round 2.

Winger Tom Davies is again included in the 21-man squad despite not featuring for the Dragons during last weekends win against Wakefield Trinity.

Leeds Rhinos: Jack Walker, Liam Sutcliffe, Ash Handley, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Mik Oledzki, Kruise Leeming, Matt Prior, Zane Tetevano, Brad Dwyer, Alex Mellor, Cameron Smith, Bodene Thompson, Tom Briscoe, Morgan Gannon, Jack Broadbent, Jarrod O'Connor, James Donaldson, Corey Johnson, Max Simpson, Liam Tindall. 

Catalans Dragons: Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, Fouad Yaha, Mitchell Pearce, Josh Drinkwater, Micky McIlorum, Matt Whitley, Mike McMeeken, Ben Garcia, Alrix Da Costa, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Matthieu Laguerre, Arthur Romano, Tyrone May, Jordan Dezaria, Mathieu Cozza, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins.

Round 2 was fun 🎉🔥

The best of the tries from 6 thrilling games 👇#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/MmNyJ9sCDf
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 22, 2022

Wigan Warriors v Huddersfield Giants (20.00) - DW Stadium

Matt Peet has named an unchanged 21-man squad following the Warriors Round 2 win against Leeds. 

Iain Thornley remains sidelined after picking up an injury in the opening round, whilst Bevan French arrived back at the club this week - he will be assessed before a time frame is put on his return to action. 

Huddersfield will be without two of their 2022 recruits, Theo Fages and Danny Levi, in Round 3. The pair both picked up suspensions during last weekends win against Hull KR. 

Will Pryce has been included in Ian Watson's 21-man squad and could feature for the first time this season. 

Wigan Warriors: Jake Bibby, Zak Hardaker, Liam Marshall, Cade Cust, Tommy Leuluai, Brad Singleton, Sam Powell, Patrick Mago, Willie Isa, Liam Farrell, John Bateman, Morgan Smithies, Kaide Ellis, Harry Smith, Oliver Partington, Liam Byrne, Kai Pearce-Paul, Joe Shorrocks, Jai Field, Abbas Miski, Brad O'Neill.

Huddersfield Giants: Will Pryce, Jermaine McGillvary, Ricky Leutele, Ashton Golding, Tui Lolohea, Chris Hill, Michael Lawrence, Josh Jones, Chris McQueen, Luke Yates, Matty English, Joe Greenwood, Owen Trout, Seb Ikahihifo, Adam O'Brien, Olly Wilson, Leroy Cudjoe, Louis Senior, Olly Russell, Innes Senior, Jack Ashworth.

Friday 25 February

Hull KR v Castleford Tigers (20.00) - Sky Sports Arena

Tony Smith will be without full-back Lachlan Coote ahead of Friday's clash with Castleford - the three time Grand Final winner sat out last weeks game with Huddersfield and has failed to recover in time for round three.

Will Tate and Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e come into the Robins' 21-man squad.

Jake Mamo and Kenny Edwards are both unavailable after picking up injuries during last weeks defeat at Warrington. Former Hull KR forward George Lawler will also miss out facing his old club after picking up a suspension in the same match.

Nathan Massey could make his first appearance of the new season after injury kept him out of the opening two rounds, whilst Brad Martin and Tyla Hepi have also been included in Lee Radford's squad.

Hull KR: Brad Takairangi, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Ryan Hall, Jordan Abdull, Matt Parcell, George King, Dean Hadley, Kane Linnett, Matty Storton, Jez Litten, Korbin Sims, Elliot Minchella, Will Dagger, Mikey Lewis, Ethan Ryan, Sam Wood, Greg Richards, Tom Garratt, Frankie Halton, Will Tate, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e.

Castleford Tigers: Niall Evalds, Derrell Olpherts, Jordan Turner, Bureta Faraimo, Jake Trueman, Liam Watts, Paul McShane, Joe Westerman, Nathan Massey, George Griffin, Mahe Fonua, Tyla Hepi, Alex Sutcliffe, Daniel Smith, Greg Eden Cheyse Blair, Suaia Matagi, Brad Martin, Sam Hall, Gareth O’Brien, Cain Robb.

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 22, 2022

St Helens v Wakefield Trinity (20.00) - Totally Wicked Stadium

Kristian Woolf has named an unchanged 21-man squad for the third consecutive week after a convincing win away at Hull FC last week. 

Will Hopoate is again included after missing out last week through injury, but faces competition in the match day squad after Josh Simm's brace of tries in round two.

Trinity are without hooker Liam Hood for Friday's trip to St Helens after he picked up an injury against Catalans last week.

Willie Poching welcomes Jacob Miller, David Fifita and Kelepi Tanginoa back into the 21-man squad after the trio missed last weeks trip to France.

St Helens: Jack Welsby, Tommy Makinson, Will Hopoate, Mark Percival, Jonny Lomax, Lewis Dodd, Alex Walmsley, James Roby, Matty Lees, Sione Mata’utia, Joe Batchelor, Morgan Knowles, Joey Lussick, LMS, Curtis Sironen, Agnatius Paasi, Kyle Amor, Jake Wingfield, Josh Simm, Ben Davies, Konrad Hurrell.

Wakefield Trinity: Max Jowitt, Tom Johnstone, Tom Lineham, Jacob Miller, Eddie Battye, Tinirau Arona, Matty Ashurst, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jay Pitts, Jordy Crowther, Jai Whitbread, James Batchelor, Liam Kay, Brad Walker, Yusuf Aydin, Harry Bowes, Lewis Murphy, Isaac Shaw, Corey Hall, Thomas Minns, David Fifita. 

Saturday 26 February

Hull FC v Salford Red Devils (15.00) - MKM Stadium

Brett Hodgson will be without captain Luke Gale ahead of Hull FC's round three clash with Salford after he was handed a five-match suspension following last week's defeat to St Helens. 

Hull are also without Andre Savelio and Kane Evans as they complete their suspensions. However Hodgson can include Jake Connor following his one-match suspension as well as Carlos Tuimavave and Josh Bowden who both return from injury.

Marc Sneyd is in line to face his former club on Saturday. The former Hull FC half-back returns to the MKM Stadium for the first time after departing the club during the off-season as Paul Rowley's Red Devils look to make it three wins on the bounce.

Hull FC: Jake Connor, Adam Swift, Carlos Tuimavave, Josh Griffin, Darnell McIntosh, Josh Reynolds, Ligi Sao, Danny Houghton, Chris Satae, Jordan Lane, Joe Lovodua, Brad Fash, Ben McNamara, Jack Brown, Jordan Johnstone, Josh Bowden, Connor Wynne, Cameron Scott, Mitieli Vulikijapani, Aidan Burrell, Jamie Shaul.

Salford Red Devils: Ryan Brierley, Ken Sio, Tim Lafai, Joe Burgess, Brodie Croft, Marc Sneyd, Sitaleki Akauola, Andy Ackers, Greg Burke, Shane Wright, James Greenwood, Elijah Taylor, Danny Addy, King Vuniyayawa, Ryan Lannon, Chris Atkin, Rhys Williams, Dan Sarginson, Sam Luckley, Deon Cross, Alex Gerrard.

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 23, 2022

Toulouse Olympique v Warrington Wolves (17.00 UK) - Stade Ernest Wallon

Sylvain Houles is without James Cunningham (thigh), Harrison Hansen (shoulder) and Dom Peyroux (thigh) but Toulouse's new signing, Olly Ashall-Bott, is in line for a debut this weekend, having signed from Huddersfield earlier in the week. 

Daryl Powell names welcomes back Daryl Clark after completing his HIA requirements whilst back-rower Oliver Holmes is unavailable as he serves the second of his two-match suspension. 

Toulouse Olympique: Lucas Albert, Guy Armitage, Oliver Ashall-Bott, Ilias Bergal, Joe Bretherton, Andrew Dixon, Mitch Garbutt, Tong Gigot, Chris Hankinson, Paul Macron, Anthony Marion, Romain Navarette, Eloi Pelissier, Hugo Pezet, Maxime Puech, Matty Russell, Justin Sangare, Gadwin Springer, Maxime Stefani, Taioalo Vaivai, Lloyd White. 

Warrington Wolves: Matty Ashton, Joe Bullock, Rob Butler, Josh Charnley, Daryl Clark, Jason Clark, Mike Cooper, Matt Davis, Riley Dean, Jack Hughes, Toby King, Ellis Longstaff, Peter Mata'utia, Robbie Mulhern, Joe Philbin, Stefan Ratchford, Ellis Robson, Josh Thewlis, Danny Walker, Gareth Widdop, George Williams.