Super League preview, statistics and team news ahead of latest fixtures
Team news and statistics for this week's latest round of Super League games, including Saturday's game.
Friday, July 20
Castleford (3) v Huddersfield (8)
Castleford have half-back Jamie Ellis and forward Nathan Massey back after missing the win over Salford and coach Daryl Powell has called up teenage second rower Lewis Peachey for what would be his debut in place of Joe Wardle, who misses out on a reunion with his old club after picking up an ankle injury.
Huddersfield are boosted by the return from suspension of forward Ukuma Ta'ai, while coach Simon Woolford must decide whether to keep Jake Mamo at full-back or recall Jordan Rankin, who sat out the win over Wigan with a slight calf problem, and whether to bring back fit-again hooker Kruise Leeming.
Last season: Huddersfield 21 Castleford 26, Castleford 52 Huddersfield 16.
Last six league matches: Castleford W D W L W W; Huddersfield W W W L W W.
Top try-scorers: Jy Hitchcox (Castleford) 12; Darnell McIntosh (Huddersfield) 10.
Top goal-scorers: Jamie Ellis (Castleford) 37; Danny Brough (Huddersfield) 39.
Referee: C Kendall.
Hull KR (10) v Warrington (4)
Hull KR have prop Lee Jewitt back from a three-match absence with groin and back problems and centre Junior Vaivai also returns following minor nose surgery. However, the Robins have lost winger Justin Carney with an ankle injury and have an injury doubt over second rowerJoel Tomkins.
Warrington coach Steve Price brings in Morgan Smith and Pat Moran to plug the gaps created by the loss of centre of Bryson Goodwin and forward Ben Westwood in the two changes to the team that drew with Catalans Dragons.
Last season: No corresponding fixture.
Last six league matches: Hull KR L L D W W W; Warrington W L W W L D.
Top try-scorers: Ryan Shaw (Hull KR) 11; Josh Charnley (Warrington) 12.
Top goal-scorers: Ryan Shaw (Hull KR) 56; Bryson Goodwin (Warrington) 29.
Referee: L Moore.
Leeds (9) v Widnes (12)
Leeds centre Jimmy Keinhorst, who made three appearances on loan for Widnes in mid-season, is back from a six-week absence with a hamstring injury and hooker Matt Parcell is also fit again after missing the draw with Wakefield with an elbow injury. Second rower Brett Ferres is out with a knee injury.
Widnes winger Patrick Ah Van takes over from the injured Stefan Marsh and former Leeds second rower Weller Hauraki is also back from injury after sitting out the home defeat by Hull KR.
Last season: Widnes 28 Leeds 20, Leeds 42 Widnes 22.
Last six league matches: Leeds L L L L L D; Widnes L L L L L L.
Top try-scorers: Luke Briscoe (Leeds) 24; Krisnan Inu (Widnes) 6.
Top goal-scorers: Kallum Watkins (Leeds) 34; Tom Gilmore (Widnes) 33.
Referee: J Child.
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