Round 23 preview

24 Aug 2023

Friday 25 August

Salford Red Devils v Wakefield Trinity (19.45) - Salford Stadium

Salford name an unchanged 21-man squad ahead of Friday Nights clash with Wakefield. Chris Atkin is free to play after escaping a ban for a dangerous lift during last weeks win at Huddersfield.

There's just one change to the Wakefield squad following their Round 22 defeat against Castleford. The on loan Romain Franco comes into the Trinity squad to replace fellow loanee Hugo Salabio.

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Castleford Tigers v St Helens (20.00) - Mend-A-Hose Jungle

Danny Ward makes two changes to his Cas squad ahead of taking charge of his first Tigers home game on Friday. Nathan Massey and Jack Broadbent both drop out this week after picking up knocks against Wakefield last week - the pair are replaced by Brad Martin and Will Tate.

St Helens have named an unchanged squad for Friday's trip to the Jungle. Konrad Hurrell returned to training this week but has not been rushed back into contention, whilst Matty Lees will serve the second game of his two match suspension.

Hull KR v Leigh Leopards (20.00) - Sky Sports Action

Elliot Minchella returns to the Hull KR squad after serving his one match suspension last week. Minchella comes into the Robins 21-man squad in place of Luis Johnson.

There's no changes to the Leigh squad despite suffering defeat at home to Catalans last weekend. Tom Briscoe - who has scored in all three meetings against Hull KR in league and cup this season - is set to make his 400th career appearance.

Saturday 26 August

Hull FC v Warrington Wolves (15.00) - MKM Stadium

Hull FC captain Carlos Tuimavave will miss the next two games after picking up a suspension following his sides Round 22 golden point defeat at Wigan. Danny Houghton also drops out due to picking up a head knock in the same contest, whilst Ligi Sao is absent as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Brad Fash returns to the Hull FC squad following the completion of his one match suspension, with Jamie Shaul and Nick Staveley also included.

Sam Kasiano is back in contention after missing last weekends trip to Leeds. He comes into the squad to replace Gil Dudson. Joe Bullock misses out due to an ankle injury, whilst Adam Holroyd also drops out. Greg Minikin and Luke Thomas are the players to replace them.

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Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors (18.00 UK) - Sky Sports Arena

The Dragons welcome Tongan international Siua Taukeiaho back to their squad after recovering from injury, replacing Matthieu Laguerre.

Catalans hooker Michael McIlorum is free to play against his former club on Saturday after having his one-match suspension overturned this week.

Kaide Ellis returns to the Wigan side after serving his one match suspension last week. He replaces Iain Thornley in the only change to the Warriors 21-man squad.