Castleford v Salford: 21-man squads, injury update and TV details

In the opening game of the Magic Weekend, Castleford do battle with the Salford Red Devils in what should prove to be an intriguing affair.

The Tigers come into the clash on the back of their first defeat in five. Monday’s 22-0 loss to Wigan no doubt stifled their momentum and the absence of a few key players ahead of Saturday’s game could work against Daryl Powell’s play-off chasing Tigers.

As for the Red Devils, they shocked the league with a 42-14 thumping of Hull FC on Monday and are looking to finish the season strongly after an up and down campaign.

The game kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday and can be watched live on Sky Sports Arena.

Castleford

Daryl Powell has been forced into four changes where his 21-man squad is concerned. Danny Richardson drops out through concussion protocols, Liam Watts misses out through suspension whilst a hamstring tear leaves Greg Eden on the side lines. Jason Qareqare has also dropped out. In their place comes in Jacques O’Neill, James Clare, Lewis Bienek and star man Paul McShane.

21-man squad: 1 Niall Evalds, 2 Derrell Olpherts, 3 Peter Mata’utia, 4 Michael Shenton, 9 Paul McShane, 10 Grant Millington, 11 Oliver Holmes, 12 Cheyse Blair, 13 Adam Milner, 14 Nathan Massey, 15 George Griffin, 17 Alex Foster, 18 Jacques O’Neill, 19 Tyla Hepi, 20 James Clare, 21 Jesse Sene-Lefao, 22 Daniel Smith, 24 Suaia Matagi, 25 Jordan Turner, 26 Lewis Bienek, 31 Gareth O’Brien.

Salford

The Red Devils have made just two changes to their squad ahead of this clash. After dropping out of Monday’s 21-man squad and being replaced by Oliver Roberts, Andy Ackers is back in contention alongside key player Kevin Brown. Roberts himself keeps his place in the squad whilst Jack Ormondroyd and Dec Patton drop out.

21-man squad: 1 Morgan Escare, 2 Ken Sio, 4 Krisnan Inu, 5 Joe Burgess, 6 Tui Lolohea, 7 Kevin Brown, 9 Andy Ackers, 11 Ryan Lannon, 14 Danny Addy, 15 Oliver Roberts, 16 Greg Burke, 17 Josh Johnson, 18 Chris Atkin, 20 Harvey Livett, 22 Rhys Williams, 23 Dan Sarginson, 24 Matty Costello, 27 Sam Luckley, 33 Ata Hingano, 34 Nathan Roebuck, 35 Ellis Robson.