Hull KR v Castleford: Predicted line-ups and late injury news

Both Hull KR and Castleford put their play-off hopes on the line as the two face each other tonight. A win for the Tigers would guarantee their place inside the top six whilst a defeat for the Robin would turn their trip to Headingley into a must win clash.

It will be interesting to see what team Tony Smith names this weekend. He made whole sale changes for the Magic Weekend clash and I think we could see that 17 merge with their strongest side. Will Dagger could remain at fullback thanks to the strain placed on Smith’s squad. The only alternative is Ben Crooks and if the former Hull FC man starts at  one, Jimmy Keinhorst will come into the backs. Brad Takairangi will remain in the backrow thanks to the mass of injuries plaguing their pack whilst Smith has a huge conundrum in the halves. Jordan Abdull could return to the side and add extra spice to the Robins but who will partner him? Will it be Mikey Lewis or Rowan Milnes?

As for Castleford, their pack is also stretched thanks to the absence of Cheyse Blair and Grant Millington on top of Liam Watts’ suspension. However, Daryl Powell should have extra options in the backs. Jordan Turner could return to the wing whilst Danny Richardson and Gareth O’Brien return to the halves. However, it’s not all rosy for Powell. It’s highly likely he won’t risk Paul McShane after his injury against Salford however a late fitness test could see him feature.

Hull KR
19 Will Dagger
2 Ben Crooks
3 Greg Minikin
4 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
5 Ryan Hall
20 Mikey Lewis
7 Jordan Abdull
16 George King
9 Matt Parcell
26 Will Maher
11 Brad Takairangi
12 Kane Linnett
18 Matty Storton
Substitutes
8 Albert Vete
14 Jez Litten
27 Luis Johnson
28 Muizz Mustapha

Castleford
1 Niall Evalds
2 Derrell Olpherts
3 Peter Mata’utia
4 Michael Shenton
25 Jordan Turner
31 Gareth O’Brien
7 Danny Richardson
15 George Griffin
13 Adam Milner
22 Daniel Smith
11 Oliver Holmes
21 Jesse Sene-Lefao
14 Nathan Massey
Substitutes
17 Alex Foster
18 Jacques O’Neill
19 Tyla Hepi
24 Suaia Matagi