Castleford Tigers v Catalans Dragons squad news including new injuries, returns and debut

Saturday afternoon sees Castleford Tigers v Catalans Dragons in round five of Super League with both sides having just one win from four games so far in 2025.

Castleford sat out last week as they failed to make the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. The Tigers were beaten 18-16 by Bradford Bulls in the third round so should be fresh for their next Super League fixture.

Last time out, Castleford grabbed a 22-14 victory over Salford Red Devils in their last Super League match and will want to go two from two at home.

Catalans had an easier tie than most in the Cup, beating Featherstone Rovers convincingly by 46-18. The Dragons will be hoping to win their third game on the bounce and their first away from home.

Both sides have now announced their squads for their match so here’s the news for Castleford Tigers v Catalans Dragons.

Castleford Tigers v Catalans Dragons squad news

Castleford Tigers squad news

Castleford have added new singing Brad Singleton to their squad following his transfer from Salford Red Devils this week but fellow recruit Ramon Silva isn’t quite ready.

Joe Westerman could return to the line-up after missing their last match with a minor back problem.

However, young back Fletcher Rooney is set to miss the next four months following a high-grade quadriceps injury he suffered in training.

Jeremiah Simbiken returns to the side following his two one-game suspensions and Rowan Milnes is back after recovering from his knee injury.

His return will mean a change in the spine for Castleford boss Danny McGuire with Milnes and Daejarn Asi in the halves and Tex Hoy moving back to his preferred fullback position in Rooney’s absence.

Castleford Tigers 21-man squad: Tex Hoy, Zac Cini, Sam Wood, Innes Senior, Daejarn Asi, Rowan Milnes, Liam Horne, George Lawler, Jeremiah Simbiken, Alex Mellor, Joe Westerman, Judah Rimbu, George Griffin, Cain Robb, Muizz Mustapha, Sylvester Namo, Josh Simm, George Hill, Jesnon Windley, Dan Okoro, Brad Singleton.

Catalans Dragons squad news

Both Tariq Sims and Tommy Makinson miss out on the trip to Castleford as neither of them played in last week’s Cup fixture.

Paul Seguir and Fouad Yaha replaced the pair in that match so could continue in their spots at The Mend-a-Hose Jungle.

With Arthur Mourgue’s move to Hull KR, Sam Tomkins looks set to remain at fullback.

Theo Fages is out so Luke Keary and Cesar Rouge are likely to be the halfback duo for the afternoon.

Catalans Dragons 21-man squad: Sam Tomkins, Arthur Romano, Reimis Smith, Nick Cotric, Luke Keary, Tevita Pangai Jr, Benjamin Garcia, Julian Bousquet, Elliott Whitehead, Oliver Partington, Alrix Da Costa, Chris Satae, Romain Navarrete, Cesar Rouge, Paul Seguier, Jordan Dezaria, Fouad Yaha, Matthieu Laguerre, Franck Maria, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet, Clement Martin.