The final game of Magic Weekend sees Castleford Tigers playing Wakefield Trinity in a West Yorkshire derby and we’ve predicted the line-ups for both sides.
The Tigers welcomed two players into their squad to face Trinity. Chris Atkin is set to make his Castleford debut after moving from Salford Red Devils during the week. Louis Senior makes his long-awaited return after a year out with a torn quad muscle injury. However, Jeremiah Simbiken has suffered a knee injury and Cain Robb drops out.
Wakefield also have two changes to their side as Jake Trueman is set to return from a back injury and winger Matty Russell also gets back into the 21-man squad. However, boss Daryl Powell is without two forwards, Renouf Antoni and Caleb Hamlin-Uele.
With players returning for both sides, here’s how we predict Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity will line up for Sunday’s match.
How Castleford Tigers could line up against Wakefield Trinity
With the return of Louis Senior, we expect him to go straight into the starting line-up, replacing Josh Simm on the wing.
Chris Atkin only joined the club during the week so he’ll probably start on the bench. However, because he can play at hooker and halfback, he could get the nod over Liam Horne or Judah Rimbu.
Tom Amone should continue at prop as he continues his loan spell with the Tigers. Joe Westerman could move from the bench as George Lawler looks set to continue at loose forward. With Jeremiah Simbiken out, Westerman could join Alex Mellor in the second row.
The Tigers forward pack is big in size with Brad Singleton, Dan Okoro and George Griffin all making our bench.
Predicted Castleford Tigers XIII: Tex Hoy, Louis Senior, Zac Cini, Sam Wood, Innes Senior, Daejarn Asi, Rowan Milnes, Tom Amone, Liam Horne, Jordan Dezaria, Alex Mellor, Joe Westerman, George Lawler.
Predicted interchanges: Chris Atkin, Brad Singleton, Dan Okoro, George Griffin.
Our Magic Weekend 21-MAN Squad is in 👊
Lets go boys 🔥#COYF 🐯 pic.twitter.com/kT2OR9v15E
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) May 2, 2025
How Wakefield Trinity could line up against Castleford Tigers
Jake Trueman’s return from a back injury means he goes straight into the halves alongside Mason Lino. Max Jowitt had been playing at halfback last week but he returns back to his favoured fullback spot, meaning Josh Rourke drops out of the side.
Matty Russell also comes back into the starting line-up, Cameron Scott moves from the wing to the centre and Corey Hall could be set to miss out. Oliver Pratt and Tom Johnstone remain on the other wing.
There could be a shuffle in the pack as Seth Nikotemo could start at prop with Mike McMeekens as the other starting prop. Josh Griffin and Isaiah Vagana look set to remain in the second row with Jay Pitts at loose forward.
Predicted Wakefield Trinity XIII: Max Jowitt, Matty Russell, Cameron Scott, Oliver Pratt, Tom Johnstone, Jake Trueman, Mason Lino, Mike McMeeken, Liam Hood, Seth Nikotemo, Josh Griffin, Isaiah Vagana, Jay Pitts.
Predicted interchanges: Mathieu Cozza, Jack Croft, Harvey Smith, Caius Faatili.
🔙 Jake Trueman and Matty Russell make for welcome returns to Daryl Powell’s 21-man squad ahead of Magic Weekend!!
👉🏻 https://t.co/Ryghc7kaup#UpTheTrin pic.twitter.com/8EDHgLGZpc
— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) May 2, 2025
