Round 15 preview

Friday 9 June

Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils (20.00) - Mend-A-Hose Jungle

Castleford are forced into four changes to the squad that defeated Leeds at Magic Weekend. Vice captain Alex Mellor failed his HIA late on during last weeks win and misses out this week. Liam Watts received a one-match suspension following the same match and also drops out, as do Elliot Wallis and Bureta Faraimo.

Alex Sutcliffe returns after a short loan spell at Halifax Panthers, with Will Tate and Jacob Hookem also included. Young forward Aaron Willis makes his first appearance in the Tigers 21-man squad this season.

Salford remain without star hooker Andy Ackers as he continues to recover from a head knock sustained during the Red Devils' Round 13 win against Hull FC. 

Leigh Leopards v Hull FC (20.00) - Leigh Sports Village

Ben Reynolds will miss Leigh's next two games following his red card against Wakefield last time out. Tom Nisbet, who was a late replacement for Kai O'Donnell in Round 14, also drops out. Jacob Jones comes into the Leigh squad along with Dan Norman, who has joined the Leopards on a short term loan deal from St Helens.

Hull FC make two changes to the squad which was victorious in Newcastle last time out. Club captain Carlos Tuimavave and youngster Davy Litten both return to the squad after recovering from their respective injury layoffs. 

Chris Satae drops out due to a minor hamstring issue, with Harvey Barron also making way.

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 8, 2023

St Helens v Wigan Warriors (20.00) - Sky Sports Main Event & Arena

The Champions make just one change to their 21-man squad ahead of their Derby Day clash with Wigan. Morgan Knowles returns after completing a two-match suspension picked up against Halifax in the Betfred Challenge Cup. He replaces Jake Wingfield ahead of Friday Night.

For the Warriors, they also make just the one change after a disappointing defeat against Catalans last time out. Brad Singleton is back in contention following an injury layoff and replaces youngster Tom Forber.

Saturday 10 June

Warrington Wolves v Huddersfield Giants (17.00) - Sky Sports Arena

The Wolves are forced into one change ahead of Saturday's clash with Huddersfield. Joe Philbin drops out of the 21-man squad due to a shoulder injury and is replaced by youngster Tom Whitehead. 

Olly Russell returns for the Giants after missing the last nine weeks due to a hamstring injury. He comes into the squad for Joe Greenwood, who is unavailable after failing a HIA during last weekend's defeat against St Helens at Magic Weekend.

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 7, 2023

Catalans Dragons v Hull KR (18.00 UK) - Stade Gilbert Brutus

Steve McNamara makes two changes to his Catalans squad ahead of Saturday's return to Perpignan. The Dragons welcome Adam Keighran and Manu Ma'u back following their respective injury layoffs, as both Siua Taukeiaho and Tanguy Zenon drop out. 

For the Robins, Willie Peters has been forced into several changes following last weeks defeat at Magic Weekend. Lachlan Coote drops out of the squad after failing a HIA against Salford, whilst Sauaso Sue and James Batchelor are both expected to miss prolonged periods due to injuries sustained in Newcastle.

Jordan Abdull makes a welcome return to the Robins squad after recovering from a quad injury, with Jimmy Keinhorst and Yusuf Aydin also returning to Hull KR's 21-man squad. New man Jack Walker could also make his Robins debut after joining the club from Betfred Championship side Bradford Bulls. 

Sunday 11 June

Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos (15.00) - Be Well Support Stadium

Luke Gale is a chance to featuring against his former club as he looks to recover from a groin injury which has so far prevented him making his Wakefield debut. Jack Croft could also be in line to play despite leaving the field on a stretcher during last weeks defeat to Leigh.

Trinity pair Josh Bowden and Jordy Crowther are both unavailable after failing their respective HIA's in Newcastle last weekend. 

Tom Holroyd is a doubt for the Rhinos after dropping out of the team during the warm up at Magic Weekend last Saturday. Holroyd had a lower leg issue which forced him out of the side as the Rhinos now look to rectify last weeks defeat when they make the short journey to Wakefield on Sunday.