Leeds Rhinos man among 3 set for debut as Tigers name squad v Hull KR
Castleford Tigers could have three debutants in their side away to Hull KR on Thursday.
Coach Ryan Carr has named a 20-man squad which includes new signings prop Tyler Dupree and utility-back Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, plus front-rower Tom Nicholson-Watton who has been brought in from Leeds Rhinos on an initial one-week loan.
Another middle-forward, Jimmy Beckett, is also in contention after being recalled from a loan spell at Betfred Championship side Sheffield Eagles. Cain Robb is another player added to the initial squad.
George Lawler begins a two-match ban this week and also dropping out from the 19 named ahead of last Friday’s 50-10 home drubbing by Hull FC are Semi Valemei Liam Hood, Jenson Windley and George Hirst.
Hull KR boss Willie Peters has made two changes to his 21 following the 48-12 win at Bradford Bulls last Saturday. Jordan Dezaria is ruled out after failing a head injury assessment and Bill Leyland also makes way. Oliver Gildart and Jack Charles come in.
Castleford Tigers 20-man squad is: Zac Cini, Darnell McIntosh, Mikaele Ravalawa, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Renouf Atoni, Jordan Lane, Alex Mellor, Joe Stimson, Brock Greacen, Jack Ashworth, Aidan Doolan, Jason Qareqare, Krystian Mapapalangi, Sam Hall, Cain Robb, Jimmy Beckett, Tyler Dupree, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e, Tom Nicholson-Watton
Hull KR 21 is: Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Tom Amone, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Jack Broadbent, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Jack Brown, Karl Lawton, Noah Booth, Jack Charles, Tom Whitehead.