The Super League team news for Wakefield Trinity versus Leigh Leopards and Bradford Bulls’ clash with Huddersfield Giants has been confirmed with a host of changes made across the board.
Trinity host Leigh in Sky Sports’ exclusive pick though the game pits an under-strength Leopards side against Wakefield, with Adrian Lam’s side one of the hardest hit by the current injury crisis consuming Super League.
Despite that, they were able to come through last week in the Challenge Cup against Hull FC, whilst Trinity enter the game having seen off Leeds Rhinos.
Tonight’s other game sees Bradford Bulls host Huddersfield, who are perhaps the most injury-affected side and the Giants have remedied that this week by making a number of loan moves. The Bulls have also been active in the transfer market with Chris Atkin arriving on a permanent deal with Trinity’s Tray Lolesio also loaned in.
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Super League team news
Wakefield Trinity
Wakefield welcomed back hooker Tyson Smoothy after the NRL signing missed out due to a HIA last week. He starts with last week’s standout Harvey Smith left out and named as 18th man.
Max Jowitt over Josh Rourke is another key call by Daryl Powell with Trinity naming a very strong bench that features plenty of forward power.
Wakefield Trinity XIII: Max Jowitt, Jayden Myers, Cam Scott, Ollie Pratt, Tom Johnstone, Jack Sinfield, Jake Trueman, Mike McMeeken, Tyson Smoothy, Ky Rodewell, Seth Nikotemo, Isaiah Vagana, Jazz Tevaga
Interchanges: Matty Storton, Jay Pitts, Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Caius Faatili
Leigh Leopards
Adrian Lam confirmed injury blows for Keanan Brand and Andy Badrock, whilst Owen Trout was described as 50/50 but forward has passed fit and been named as the starting prop.
Ben McNamara remains at hooker with Liam Horne again playing off the bench whilst it’s Jack Hughes who replaces Keanan Brand in the centres.
Leigh Leopards XIII: Gareth O’Brien, Innes Senior, Tesi Niu, Jack Hughes, Josh Charnley, Adam Cook, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Ben McNamara, Robbie Mulhern, Frankie Halton, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Isaac Liu
Interchanges: Louis Brogan, Ryan Brown, Matt Davis, Liam Horne
Bradford Bulls
Bradford hand debuts to their three new recruits with Jack Ormondroyd starting at prop whilst Chris Atkin and Tray Lolesio are named on the bench.
Eribe Doro and Waqa Blake, both described as 50/50 miss out with Guy Armitage playing at centre.
Bradford Bulls XIII: Caleb Aekins, Connor Wynne, Esan Marsters, Guy Armitage, Ethan Ryan, Jayden Nikorima, Luke Hooley, Ryan Sutton, Andy Ackers, Jack Ormondroyd, Ed Chamberlain, Leon Ryan, Joe Mellor
Interchanges: Chris Atkin, Tray Lolesio, Sam Hallas, Mitch Souter
Huddersfield Giants
The Giants added Presley Cassell, Ned McCormack and Riley Lumb via the loan market and all three feature with Cassell named on the bench and the back pair starting.
Tanguy Zenon returns after being cup-tied and plays at full-back with Jacob Gagai moved to the wing to accommodate that switch.
Huddersfield Giants XIII: Tanguy Zenon, Riley Lumb, Ned McCormack, Taane Milne, Jacob Gagai, Tui Lolohea, Oliver Russell, George King, Zac Woolford, Tom Burgess, Asher O’Donnell, Chris Patolo, Tristan Powell
Interchanges: Fenton Rogers, Kieran Rush, Mathieu Cozza, Presley Cassell
