Castleford Tigers duo return as 21-man squads named for St Helens Super League clash
Castleford Tigers coach Ryan Carr has made two changes to his initial squad for Saturday’s home showdown with St Helens.
Outside-backs Semi Valemei - who has recovered from a knee injury - and Mikaele Ravalawa are back in contention for Tigers, who are without prop George Hirst as he begins a two-match ban. Hooker Aiden Doolan, who didn’t feature in last weekend’s 24-18 win at York Knights, also drops out of Tigers’ 21.
There are also a couple of alterations to Saints’ squad following last week’s win at Huddersfield Giants. Veteran centre Mark Percival is back in the mix for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury at the end of March.
Forward Noah Stephens has passed his return-to-play protocols after failing a head injury assessment during the Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final defeat by Wigan Warriors two weeks ago and also returns to the 21. Alfie Sinclair and George Whitby drop out.
Tigers’ 21-man squad is: Semi Valemei, Zac Cini, Darnell McIntosh, Mikaele Ravalawa, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, George Lawler, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Jack Ashworth, Louis Senior, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Sam Hall, Cain Robb, Ashton Golding, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, Tyler Dupree.
Saints’ 21 is: Jack Welsby, Kyle Feldt, Harry Robertson, Mark Percival, Deon Cross, Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Curtis Sironen, Shane Wright, David Klemmer, George Delaney, Matt Whitley, Lewis Murphy, Noah Stephens, Joe Shorrocks, Owen Dagnall, Jake Davies, Tom Humphreys, Jackson Hastings.