In one of two Friday night games, Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils is an important match for each side.
It’s a match-up of the bottom two sides, with neither having a point and Castleford only ahead on points difference.
Both sides were tipped to struggle following a lack of quality signings as well as Salford’s financial troubles.
Following the squad announcements during the week, here’s how Castleford Tigers and Salford Red Devils teams line up.
Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils team news
Castleford aren’t without troubles of their own, with Jeremiah Simbiken picking up two one-match suspensions following last week’s 38-24 loss to Leeds Rhinos.
They will also be without winger Lee Kershaw, who has been recalled from his loan deal from parent club Hull KR.
Cain Robb returns to the side and replaces Liam Horne as starting hooker, who is on the bench instead.
Tex Hoy and Daejarn Asi remain in the halves, with Fletcher Rooney continuing at fullback.
Salford have gone with the strongest side available to them, following news that their players have now been paid for February.
Tim Lafai and Brad Singleton drop out of the side after their 42-0 loss to Hull KR last Thursday.
They’re also without Jayden Nikorima and Jake Shorrocks through suspension.
Youngster Kai Morgan comes into the side and starts at hooker, with Marc Sneyd pairing up with Chris Atkin in the halves.
Castleford Tigers XIII: Fletcher Rooney, Josh Simm, Zac Cini, Sam Wood, Innes Senior, Tex Hoy, Daejarn Asi, Dan Okoro, Cain Robb, George Griffin, George Lawler, Alex Mellor, George Hill.
Interchanges: Liam Horne, Judah Rimbu, Muizz Mustapha, Sylvester Namo.
Salford Red Devils XIII: Ryan Brierley, Deon Cross, Esan Marsters, Nene MacDonald, Chris Hankinson, Chris Atkin, Marc Sneyd, Justin Sangare, Kai Morgan, Jack Ormonroyd, Tiaki Chan, Kallum Watkins, Chris Hill.
Interchanges: Joe Bullock, Matty Foster, Shane Wright, Harvey Wilson.
You can watch Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils on Sky Sports+ and Super League+.
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Anonymous
March 8, 2025 at 6:50 pm
Salford players paid outstanding salaries on Thursday evening;
“Which is strange timing” says Sky RFL commentator & financial expert Carney.
Come please explain Carney, morning noon or night, why is it strange.
Please keep your strange uninformed comments to yourself and try and just talk about what you are supposedly knowledgeable about and don’t talk about things that you nothing about and are also nothing to do with you.