Castleford Tigers welcome Leeds Rhinos to the Jungle on Saturday afternoon with Danny McGuire to face his former club for the first time as a head coach, and he’s now named his 21-man squad for the occasion.
McGuire wrote his name into Leeds Rhinos’ history during his time with the club but he’s currently writing new history with Castleford Tigers in his first role as a head coach.
So far, McGuire’s side have three wins to their name this season with the most recent coming last weekend against Salford Red Devils. That leaves them 10th in Super League and they’ll be bid underdogs against Leeds Rhinos who moved into the top four with their dramatic win over Hull FC last week.
Whilst both sides are on different trajectories in 2025, derby games can often act as a leveler and Cas will certainly be wanting to do the business for their head coach.
Both McGuire and Arthur have now named their 21-man squads for Saturday’s game, which can be watched via the BBC.
Castleford Tigers team news
Judah Rimbu didn’t play last week despite being named to the 21-man squad, however, the Papua New Guinean international has not even been named to the squad this week. That comes amid talks that he could be set to leave the club.
Rimbu dropping out is the only change made to the squad with reserve team player Andy Djeukessi named to the 21-man squad for the first time.
The Tigers recalled George Hill from his loan spell with Salford Red Devils but the hooker/loose forward is not named to the squad.
Castleford Tigers 21-man squad: Tex Hoy, Zac Cini, Sam Wood, Innes Senior, Daejarn Asi, Rowan Milnes, Liam Horne, George Lawler, Alex Mellor, Joe Westerman, Cain Robb, Sam Hall, Muizz Mustapha, Louis Senior, Josh Simm, Dan Okoro, Brad Singleton, Hugo Salabio, Tom Amone, Chris Atkin, Andy Djeukessi
Our 21-MAN squad in in ahead of Saturday 👊#COYF 🐯 pic.twitter.com/4jzqKyCCqo
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) May 22, 2025
Leeds Rhinos team news
Leeds also make just one change with Alfie Edgell dropping out and fellow outside-back Ethan Clark-Wood being called into the squad.
Edgell is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained at Magic Weekend whilst the likes of Andy Ackers remain out, despite being close to a return.
Brodie Croft and Cameron Smith returned last week to form the Rhinos’ spine alongside Jake Connor and Lachie Miller and that’s expected to be the case again on Saturday.
Leeds Rhinos 21-man squad: Lachie Miller, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Matt Frawley, Mikolaj Oledzki, Keenan Palasia, James Bentley, James McDonnell, Camerson Smith, Jarrod O’Connor, Sam Lisone, Morgan Gannon, Cooper Jenkins, Jake Connor, Tom Holroyd, Jack Sinfield, Riley Lumb, Ethan Clark-Wood, Kallum Watkins
Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Brad Arthur has named his 21 man squad to face Castleford Tigers this Saturday at The Jungle, kick off 2.30pm.
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) May 22, 2025
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