Match preview: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats v Castleford Tigers

Wakefield coach Richard Agar calls the fit again Dean Collis (quad), Reece Lyne (toe) and Daniel Smith (head) into his squad for the West Yorkshire derby.

They replace Luke Briscoe, Lucas Walshaw and the injured Ali Lauiti’iti.

Castleford head coach Daryl Powell makes two changes as the Tigers attempt to maintain their impressive start to the season.

Backs Richard Owen and Michael Channing return in the place of Jake Webster and the injured Luke Dorn (hamstring).

The Squads
Castleford Tigers:
Shenton, Carney, Sneyd, Lynch, Milner, Huby, Millington, Hauraki, Massey, Clark, Boyle, Holmes, Mariano, Wheeldon, Ellis, Owen, Channing, Clare, Finn.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats: Mathers, Fox, Collis, Lyne, Sykes, Godinet, Anderson, McShane, Raleigh, Kirmond, Washbrook, Ryan, Moore, Sammut, Annakin, Smith, Siejka, Scruton, Riley.

The Prediction
Castleford should have too much for their West Yorkshire neighbours in this one, despite Wakefield having the precious home advantage. Away win.

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