Warrington v Catalans: 21-man-squad and injury news

Warrington Wolves welcome Catalans Dragons on Thursday night to start “Rivals Round” in the Super League.

The Wire come into the match hoping to get back to winning ways after last week’s defeat against Wakefield Trinity at the Mobile Rocket Stadium, which brought their two-game winning streak to an end.

As for Catalans, they will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Super League table.

The match kicks off at 7.45pm, and will be live on Sky Sports.

Warrington Wolves

Warrington are able to name a 21-man-squad this week, having only been able to name 19 players against Wakefield. Daryl Clark and Jack Hughes return after serving their suspensions, while Robbie Mulhern and Joe Philbin also return to the squad in place of youngsters Morgan Burgess and Tom Whitehead. Jason Clark remains sidelined, although Head Coach Steve Price has said he could return next week.

21-man-squad: 1 Stefan Ratchford, 2 Tom Lineham, 4 Toby King, 5 Josh Charnley, 6 Blake Austin, 7 Gareth Widdop, 8 Chris Hill, 9 Daryl Clark, 10 Mike Cooper, 11 Ben Currie, 12 Jack Hughes, 13 Joe Philbin, 15 Matt Davis, 16 Danny Walker, 17 Matty Ashton, 18 Jake Mamo, 19 Robbie Mulhern, 20 Sitaleki Akauola, 23 Josh Thewlis, 27 Connor Wrench, 31 George Williams.

Catalans Dragons

Steve McNamara has made one change to the side that beat Hull FC last Friday.  Benjamin Jullien is able to return against his former club after missing last week’s game under concussion protocols. He replaces young winger Romain Franco in the 21-man-squad. Alrix Da Costa, Paul Séguier, Joel Tomkins, Matt Whitley, Benjamin Garcia, Jason Baitieri and Arthur Romano all remain on the sidelines.

21-man-squad: 1 Arthur Mourgue, 2 Tom Davies, 3 Samisoni Langi, 4 Dean Whare, 5 Fouad Yaha, 6 James Maloney, 7 Josh Drinkwater, 8 Gil Dudson, 9 Micky McIlorum, 10 Julian Bousquet, 12 Mike McMeeken, 15 Benjamin Jullien, 17 Mickael Goudemand, 20 Matthieu Laguerre, 21 Corentin Le Cam, 23 Mathieu Cozza, 27 Joe Chan, 28 Sam Kasiano, 29 Sam Tomkins, 30 Jordan Dezaria, 31 César Rouge.