Wakefield Trinity

Wakefield Trinity v Catalans Dragons team news as key forwards make return for both sides

by
Sian Reed
July 5, 2025

Wakefield Trinity forward Mike McMeeken returns to the field

The second game on Saturday sees Wakefield Trinity host Catalans Dragons at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, with both sides battling to make the top six.

A win for Trinity would see them overtake Hull FC into sixth position, as things stand.

Two points for the Dragons would see them close the gap above them to Warrington Wolves to just one point also.

With just ten games after this until the end of the regular season, both sides will want to end the season as strongly as possible to push for a play-off spot.

After the 21-man squad news during the week, here’s how both Wakefield Trinity and Catalans Dragons line up this Saturday.

Wakefield Trinity team news

Front-rowers Mike McMeeken and Caleb Hamlin-Uele come straight back into the starting line-up to face the Dragons, with Caius Faatili dropping to the bench.

With Jake Trueman out with concussion, Max Jowitt moves from fullback into the halves once again paired with Mason Lino, and Josh Rourke comes in at fullback.

Cameron Scott replaces Oliver Pratt in the centres and Isaiah Vagana gets a start in the second row.

Jay Pitts started at prop last week but now moves back to his preferred loose forward position.

There’s also a spot for Thomas Doyle on the bench.

Wakefield Trinity XIII: Josh Rourke, Lachlan Walmsley, Corey Hall, Cameron Scott, Tom Johnstone, Max Jowitt, Mason Lino, Mike McMeeken, Harvey Smith, Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Josh Griffin, Isaiah Vagana, Jay Pitts.

Interchanges: Liam Hood, Thomas Doyle, Jack Croft, Caius Faatili.

Catalans Dragons team news

Catalans boss Steve McNamara has named the same starting thirteen that beat Huddersfield Giants last time out.

However, there is a return for Chris Satae, who missed out last week due to a one-match suspension.

He replaces Jordan Dezaria on the bench.

Catalans Dragons XIII: Sam Tomkins, Tommy Makinson, Clement Martin, Leo Darrelatour, Nick Cotric, Luke Keary, Cesar Rouge, Romain Navarrete, Alrix Da Costa, Franck Maria, Bayley Sironen, Paul Seguier, Oliver Partington.

Interchanges: Tevita Pangai Jr, Julian Bousquet, Chris Satae, Denive Balmforth.