Huddersfield v Catalans: Predicted line-ups and late injury news

Round 2 concludes between two sides hoping to improve on their performances last week. Huddersfield go into the game with persisting injury concerns on the back of a disappointing defeat to Hull FC. The Dragons meanwhile threw away a 28-4 advantage last time out against Hull KR before winning in golden point. Both are capable of better and if they produce it could be an enticing contest.

The Giants again named talisman Aidan Sezer in their squad but he is still a doubt for the game. He trained this week but had to pull out during Thursday’s session according to Ian Watson. Jake Wardle should return after missing last week and will do so in place of Ricky Leutele who misses out with a broken hand. Also, likely to return is Michael Lawrence who’s set to make his 300^th career appearance.

Meanwhile, Samisoni Langi could return for Catalans. However, they might not rush him back following the man of the match performance of young centre Matthieu Laguerre who also features in the squad. Former Wigan duo Michael McIlorum and Joel Tomkins are still suspended whilst Mickael Goudemand will miss out.

Huddersfield

6. Lee Gaskell

2. Jermaine McGillvery

3. Jake Wardle

21. Leroy Cudjoe

5. Darnell McIntosh

23. Oliver Russell

16. Jack Cogger

8. Luke Yates

19. James Cunningham

22. James Gavet

17. Chris McQueen

15. Joe Greenwood

13. Josh Jones

Substitutes

9. Adam O’Brien

10. Michael Lawrence

11. Kenny Edwards

14. Matty English

Catalans

29. Sam Tomkins

2. Tom Davies

4. Dean Whare

20. Matthieu Laguerre

5. Fouad Yaha

6. James Maloney

7. Josh Drinkwater

10. Julien Bousquet

14. Alrix Da Costa

28. Sam Kasiano

11. Matt Whitley

12. Mike McMeeken

13. Benjamin Garcia

Substitutes

1. Arthur Mourgue

15. Benjamin Jullien

16. Paul Seguier

24. Jason Baitieri