Hull KR vs Catalans Dragons: Kick-off time, TV channel and predicted line-ups

In a game that always seems to produce, Catalans and Hull KR battle in a repeat of last season’s Super League semi-final.

The Robins have struggled recently after the revelation that Tony Smith is set to leave at the end of the year. So, a win here would be priceless in their bid to get their play-off hopes back on track.

As for Catalans, the Dragons are building some momentum quietly and their win last week over Warrington was a major statement. Can they follow it up?

Kick-off time and TV channel

The game kicks off at 12:30.

TV coverage starts on Channel 4 at 12:00.

Predicted Line-ups

Hull KR
With Mikey Lewis still injured, Jordan Abdull out for the season and Brad Takairangi now joining him in that, Tony Smith’s major problem to solve is that of who to play in the halves alongside Rowan Milnes. Smith may have to turn to someone like Will Dagger in the role this week or a ball-playing forward like Elliot Minchella. Albert Vete may return to the bench meanwhile to provide impact whilst Jez Litten will start due to Matt Parcell’s absence.

1 Lachlan Coote
23 Ethan Ryan
2 Ben Crooks
4 Kenny-Dowall
5 Ryan Hall
19 Will Dagger
21 Rowan Milnes
22 Will Maher
14 Jez Litten
10 George King
15 Luis Johnson
18 Jimmy Keinhorst
17 Elliot Minchella
Substitutes
13 Matthew Storton
11 Dean Hadley
16 Korbin Sims
8 Albert Vete

Catalans Dragons
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That will likely be Steve McNamara’s philosophy here with an unchanged squad being named ahead of this clash. Despite some notable absentees, it’s still a very strong squad with Arthur Mourgue again set to join Mitchell Pearce in the halves. Sam Kasiano will likely remain on the bench despite recent links to Warrington.

29 Sam Tomkins
5 Fouad Yaha
18 Mathieu Laguerre
20 Tyrone May
2 Tom Davies
6 Mitchell Pearce
1 Arthur Mourgue
22 Dylan Napa
9 Michael Mcllorum
10 Julien Bosquet
11 Matt Whitley
27 Joe Chan
13 Benjamin Garcia
Substitutes
8 Gil Dudson
17 Mickael Goudemand
23Jordan Dezaria
28 Sam Kasiano