Super League briefing: Team news and statistics

Saturday, May 18

Catalans Dragons (4) v Wigan (8)

Catalans are without Sam Tomkins, who loses his ever-present record after failing to recover from a back injury, but coach Steve McNamara has second rower Ben Garcia back from injury and recalls Sami Langi, Lewis Tierney, Remi Casty, Sam Kasiano and Greg Bird after resting them against Doncaster.

Wigan coach Adrian Lam is set to keep faith with the team that lost to Warrington, although Frenchman Morgan Escare is hoping to secure a place on the bench against his old club.

Last season: Wigan 25 Catalans Dragons 20, Catalans Dragons 23 Wigan 32.

Last six league matches: Catalans Dragons W L W W L W Wigan L L L W W W.

Top try scorers: Brayden Wiliame & Fouad Yaha (Catalans Dragons) 7; Joe Burgess (Wigan) 9.

Top goal scorers: Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons) 47; Zak Hardaker (Wigan) 39.

London Broncos (12) v Wakefield (3)

London coach Danny Ward recalls forward Matt Gee in place of Daniel Hindmarsh, who will play on dual registration for London Skolars, in the only change to the team that lost to Wigan a fortnight ago, which means there is no place for new signing Olsi Krasniqi.

Wakefield are boosted by the return of skipper Jacob Miller from a five-match absence with a knee injury and give a debut to centre Junior Sa'u following his arrival on loan from Salford. Forwards Tyler Randell and George King also return after missing the win over Widnes.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last six league matches: London Broncos L L L L L L; Wakefield W W L W L W.

Top try scorers: Rhys Williams (London Broncos) 7; Tom Johnstone (Wakefield) 6.

Top goal scorers: Kieran Dixon (London Broncos) 28; Danny Brough (Wakefield) 46.

Warrington (2) v Hull (5)

Warrington coach Steve Price recalls hooker Danny Walker and veteran forward Ben Westwood, with loose forward Matt Davis dropping out of the side that beat Wigan.

Hull full-back Jamie Shaul is set to make his comeback from a two-month absence with concussion, while forwards Danny Washbrook and Jordan Thompson are replacements for injured duo Gareth Ellis and Jack Logan.

Last season: Warrington 30 Hull 12, Hull 21 Warrington 12.

Last six league matches: Warrington W L L W W W; Hull W W W L W L.

Top try scorers: Blake Austin (Warrington) 14; Josh Griffin (Hull) 9.

Top goal scorers: Marc Sneyd (Hull) 55; Stefan Ratchford (Warrington) 73.