Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers teams as key man returns amid several changes

Wakefield Trinity welcome Max Jowitt back to their starting line-up as Daryl Powell’s outfit take on Castleford Tigers at Belle Vue.

Wakefield are looking for their first win of the season on home soil and Jowitt’s inclusion in the side comes as a big boost.

The full-back has been missing since injuring his leg in the Challenge Cup win over Huddersfield Giants last month, with Josh Rourke deputising. Rourke makes way for Jowitt against the Tigers, though, with Wakefield’s star man returning for Rivals Round.

Corey Hall and Josh Griffin also return to the fray for Wakefield with Powell making three changes to the 17. Ky Rodwell and Mathieu Cozza come off the bench, with Caleb Hamlin-Uele and Renouf Atoni benched. Lachlan Walmsley and Isaiah Vagana drop out of the side altogether.

Danny McGuire has made four changes to his Castleford Tigers side, with Hugo Salabio and Jordan Dezaria set to make debuts for the club after joining on loan from Hull FC and Catalans Dragons respectively.

Jason Qareqare replaces Lee Kershaw in the back line, while Judah Rimbu comes onto the bench to provide versatility and cover across the spine.

George Griffin, Cain Robb and Sylvester Namo drop out of the fold, while Joe Westerman has been asked to play a role off the bench in a move that sees Muizz Mustapha start at 13 and Dan Okoro at prop.

Line-ups as Wakefield Trinity host Castleford Tigers

Wakefield Trinity: Max Jowitt; Cameron Scott, Corey Hall, Oliver Pratt, Tom Johnstone; Jay Pitts, Mason Lino; Mike McMeeken, Liam Hood, Ky Rodwell; Seth Nikotemo, Josh Griffin, Mathieu Cozza.

Bench: Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Renouf Atoni, Harvey Smith, Caius Faatili.

Castleford Tigers: Tex Hoy, Josh Simm, Zac Cini, Sam Wood, Jason Qareqare; Daejarn Asi, Rowan Milnes; Dan Okoro, Liam Horne, George Lawler; Jeremiah Simbiken, Alex Mellor, Muizz Mustapha.

Bench: Joe Westerman, Judah Rimbu, Hugo Salabio, Jordan Dezaria.