Sunday, August 23

Bradford (11) v Catalans Dragons (7)

Bradford are set to be unchanged as they seek a third successive win for the first time this year. Hooker Terry Newton has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a cheekbone.

Catalans have goalkicking scrum-half Thomas Bosc back from a shoulder injury, which frees up Adam Mogg to return to centre, but back row forward Jamal Fakir is out with a leg injury and Sebastien Martins, Kane Bentley and Julien Touxagas are vying to fill the gap.

Last season: Bradford 16 Catalans Dragons 24, Catalans Dragons 18 Bradford 20

Last six league matches: Bradford L L W L W W; Catalans Dragons L W L W W W

Top tryscorers: Dave Halley, Steve Menzies & Semi Tadulala (Bradford) 11; Olivier Elima (Catalans Dragons) 14

Top goalscorer: Paul Deacon (Bradford) 73; Thomas Bosc (Catalans Dragons) 65

Castleford (8) v Wigan (5)

Castleford are boosted by the return of scrum-half Brent Sherwin, who has missed the last 11 matches with a foot injury, as well as full-back Richard Owen and winger Kirk Dixon, who missed last Friday's mauling at Leeds, which gives coach Terry Matterson a full-strength squad to select from.

Wigan are set to recall hooker Michael McIlorum, who has missed the last six matches with a knee injury, in what is likely to be the only change to the side which beat Warrington.

Last season: Castleford 22 Wigan 22, Wigan 28 Castleford 16

Last six league matches: Castleford W W W W L L; Wigan W W W W L W

Top tryscorers: Michael Shenton (Castleford) 13; Pat Richards (Wigan) 17

Top goalscorers: Kirk Dixon (Castleford) 47; Pat Richards (Wigan) 69