Olly Russell is set to make his Salford Red Devils debut, while Loghan Lewis makes his long-awaited return as we take on Castleford Tigers.
The pair are two of five changes to the team who narrowly lost to Warrington Wolves last time out. In come Whitehead, Mellor and Murphy, with Sangaré, Glover and Chan dropping out, and the loan pairing of Robb and Richardson returning to their parent club’s.
After an injury stricken six months, Lewis’ return to the side is a huge boost to the Reds. The Aussie will bring some bite in the forwards and a relentless energy that gets the crowd on their feet.
Russell, a serial points scorer, partners Nikorima in the halves for the first time, looking to form some instant connections with his new teammates.
SALFORD XIII: Ryan Brierley (C), Ethan Ryan, Chris Hankinson, Esan Marsters, Nathan Connell, Jayden Nikorima, Oliver Russell, Jack Ormondroyd, Joe Mellor, Chris Hill, Dan Russell, Tom Whitehead, Joe Shorrocks.
INTERCHANGES: Loghan Lewis, Harvey Wilson, Toby Warren, Declan Murphy.
CASTLEFORD XIII: Fletcher Rooney, Josh Simm, Louis Senior, Zac Cini, Sam Wood, Dejarn Asi, Chris Atkin, Joe Stimson, Cain Robb, Tom Amone, Jeremiah Simbiken, Alex Mellor, Joe Westerman.
INTERCHANGES: George Lawler, George Griffin, Sam Hall, Brad Singleton.
