Castleford Tigers score controversial try

In a massive game at the bottom of the table we have already seen a massive moment as Castleford Tigers strike first against Wakefield Trinity.

Castleford gave Wakefield an early warning when Greg Eden carved through the Wakefield defence but Trinity enjoyed the early pressure in a game that could determine which club is in Super League next year.

After fending off the attack from Trinity, Castleford rolled Trinity down field and a kick from Jacob Miller was tipped back by Liam Watts.

It was taken by Charble Tasipale to score but as the video referee looked at the grounding a question was raised about whether he had control.

In the end the try was awarded largely due to the fact that official Chris Kendall had sent the try up as a try meaning sufficient evidence was required to overturn.

Both sides have only won four games all season and currently sit tied on eight points a piece but a win on Friday night under the Belle Vue lights will see one team pull two points clear and leave their rivals staring down the barrel of relegation.

Wakefield have won their last four games at home but this fifth win would be the most important of the season so far if they can manage it, and they’ll be close to full strength for the game.

Recent signing Josh Griffin has now completed his ban and will be set to debut in the game against his former club, whilst the half back pairing of Luke Gale and Mason Lino looks set to go again with that experience proving vital potentially.

As for Castleford they now have a new man in charge with Andy Last being dismissed after their loss to Huddersfield Giants at Wheldon Road most recently.

Former London Broncos boss Danny Ward has taken over and he’ll be hoping to get off to a winning start and snap the Tigers’ current losing streak of five matches.

The Tigers are without Riley Dean who was recalled by parent club Warrington Wolves but they’ve recently made plenty of signings including PNG international Liam Horne and Lebanese star Charbel Tasipale.

Danny Ward has selected his first team as Tigers Head Coach.

Jordan Turner has had a speedy recovery from his thumb injury to return to the side and Blake Austin also comes in for what could be his Castleford debut.

This means Gareth Widdop starts at fullback.

As for Wakefield, they give a debut to Josh Griffin at centre. Jai Whitbread returns and Luke Gale and Mason Lino start in the halves.