Round 21 preview

Friday 4 August

Castleford Tigers v Huddersfield Giants (20.00) - Mend-A-Hose Jungle

Gareth Widdop returns to the Tigers squad after missing last weeks defeat to Hull KR through injury. New signings Charbel Tasipale and Liam Horne are also included and could make their Castleford debuts against the Giants on Friday Night.

Ian Watson has been forced into making two changes to his Huddersfield squad ahead of Friday's short trip to Castleford. Skipper Luke Yates and Jermaine McGillvary drop out of the side after picking up injuries against Hull FC last week, with Jack Ashworth and Will Pryce drafted in to replace the pair. 

The July @northernassist Try of the Month contenders ?

- @WarringtonRLFC's Dufty
- @DragonsOfficiel's Johnstone
- @WiganWarriorsRL's French
- @hullfcofficial's Swift
- @Giantsrl's McQueen
- @Saints1890's Welsby

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 2, 2023

Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons (20.00) - Sky Sports Arena

Thomas Mikaele is included in the Warrington squad for Round 21. The former Wire man is straight into contention after re-joining the club from NRL side Gold Coast Titans this week. Wingers Matty Ashton and Matty Russell are both ruled out through injury. 

England international Mike McMeeken will miss Catalans' trip to Warrington on Friday after sustaining a head knock in the early stages of last weekends win against Salford, whilst Jordan Dezaria also drops out. 

Fouad Yaha could make just his third appearance for the Dragons this year after being included in the squad this week. Youngster Bastien Scimone has also joins the squad. 

Is @hullkrofficial Brad Schneider your @GlensVodkaLLG player of the month? ?

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 2, 2023

Wigan Warriors v Hull KR (20.00) - DW Stadium

There's just one change to the Wigan squad that defeated neighbours Leigh in Round 20. Joe Shorrocks returns after serving his one match suspension - he replaces youngster Jacob Douglas.

Hull KR have made 13 changes to their Round 21 squad in anticipation of their Challenge Cup Final clash with Leigh next weekend. 

Academy products Lennie Ellis, Leo Tennison and Louix Gorman are all set for their Hull KR debuts, whilst loan signings Cesar Rouge, Isaac Shaw and Luke Thomas are all expected to feature.

Dean Hadley returns after missing the last two games through HIA protocols, with Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e, Zach Fishwick, Connor Barley and Corey Hall all coming into the Robins squad.

Sunday 6 August

Hull FC v Wakefield Trinity (15.00) - MKM Stadium

Hull FC captain Carlos Tuimavave returns to the Black & Whites squad in Round 21. He replaces Liam Sutcliffe who drops out of the squad due to a finger injury sustained against Huddersfield last week. Jamie Shaul is also back in contention - he comes into the squad in place of youngster Zach Jebson.

Trinity name an unchanged squad ahead of Sunday's trip to Hull. Will Dagger and Liam Kay, who both missed out last weekend, are again included. 

"@WTrinityRL are in the driving seat." ?

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 3, 2023

Leeds Rhinos v Leigh Leopards (15.00) - Sky Sports Action

The Rhinos are without Blake Austin after he departed the club this week to join West Yorkshire rivals Castleford Tigers on a loan until the end of 2023. Richie Myler (foot) and David Fusitu'a (concussion) also drop out of the Rhinos squad through injury.

Luke Hooley comes into the Leeds squad and could make his home debut if he features on Sunday, whilst youngsters Jack Sinfield and Alfie Edgell are also drafted in.

Oliver Gildart could make his Leigh debut on Sunday after joining the club on loan until the end of the season. Kai O'Donnell also returns following the completion of his six match suspension.

Salford Red Devils v St Helens (15.00) - Salford Stadium

The Red Devils welcome back some major reinforcements ahead of Sunday's clash with the Saints. Skipper Kallum Watkins, Marc Sneyd and Danny Addy all return from injury, whilst Tim Lafai is back following the birth of his child. Brad Singleton is also included in the Salford squad for the first time since joining the club from Wigan a fortnight ago.

Konrad Hurrell is expected to miss the next four weeks after being sidelined with a calf injury picked up against Leeds in Round 20. Taylor Pemberton also drops out of the Saints squad this week following his loan move to Championship side York. 

Curtis Sironen is back in contention after recovering from injury, whilst Jake Burns also comes into the squad after impressing in the Saints reserve side in recent weeks.