Warrington Wolves v Castleford Tigers team news as key man returns for Sam Burgess’ side

The squads for Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers ahead of their clash on Friday night have been confirmed.

This game had initially been scheduled for Sunday but it was brought forward to ensure that Warrington have the same rest as their Challenge Cup Final opponents Hull KR, with the Robins hosting St Helens on Friday night as well.

Warrington and Hull KR will travel to Wembley next week with the 2024 and 2023 runners-up going head to head under the arches.

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has suggested he won’t rotate but Sam Burgess might not have that luxury with several key players out due to injury, including both Paul Vaughan and George Williams who are both in a race to be fit for the game.

Wire enter on the back of a loss against Hull KR with opponents Castleford also coming off the back of a defeat, having lost to Leeds Rhinos at Wheldon Road on Saturday.

Warrington Wolves team news

Marc Sneyd and Sam Powell were both left out of Sam Burgess’ matchday squad last week.

Jordy Crowther (ankle) and Oli Leyland (knee) both left the field against Hull KR and the latter drops out with Connor Wrench another to drop out.

That sees Toby King and Paul Vaughan return with Vaughan’s inclusion a clear suggestion he will be ready for Wembley.

Warrington Wolves 21-man squad: Jordy Crowther, Ben Currie, Matt Dufty, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, James Harrison, Ben Harthill, Adam Holroyd, Toby King, Arron Lindop, Joe Philbin, Sam Powell, Stefan Ratchford, Dan Russell, Marc Sneyd, Rodrick Tai, Jake Thewlis, Josh Thewlis, Paul Vaughan Tom Whitehead, Max Wood, Luke Yates

📋 Our 21-man squad for Friday’s huge Super League clash against Cas pic.twitter.com/fy4knqTAph

— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) May 28, 2025

Castleford Tigers team news

Tom Amone failed a HIA against Leeds so he drops out whilst Danny McGuire confirmed Sam Wood missed out due to a shoulder issue and he drops out of the 21-man squad this time.

Amone and Wood are two of four who drop out with youngster Andy Djeukessi and forward Muizz Mustapha also missing out. They’re replaced by Judah Rimbu, George Griffin, Josh Hodson and George Hill.

Castleford Tigers 21-man squad: Tex Hoy, Zac Cini, Innes Senior, Daejarn Asi, Rowan Milnes, Liam Horne, George Lawler, Alex Mellor, Joe Westerman, Judah Rimbu, George Griffin, Cain Robb, Josh Hodson, Sam Hall, Louis Senior, Josh Simm, George Hill, Dan Okoro, Brad Singleton, Hugo Salabio, Chris Atkin

21-Man Squad 💪

Our 21 man squad is locked in for Friday’s clash 🔥

🕗 Kick-off: 8PM
📍 Halliwell Jones Stadium

Let’s go! 💪#COYF 🐯 pic.twitter.com/OEPtBgXfX6

— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) May 28, 2025