Super League briefing: Team news and statistics for the latest round of Super League action

Monday, April 22

Catalans Dragons (6) v Castleford (3)

Catalans have winger David Mead back from a two-month absence with a torn adductor and centre Brayden Wiliame returns from suspension, which will enable Matt Whitley to return to the second row of the pack.

Castleford have lost forwards Oliver Holmes and Jesse Sene-Lefao to injury but Chris Clarkson has recovered from a hamstring tear. Hooker Paul McShane returns from a three-match ban and coach Daryl Powell has also called up three-quarter Tuoyo Egodo and Lewis Peachey, who could make his debut.

Last season: Catalans Dragons 44 Castleford 16, Castleford 41 Catalans Dragons 0.

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

Top try scorers: Fouad Yaha (Catalans Dragons) 6; Greg Eden (Castleford) 8.

Top goal scorers: Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons) 34; Peter Mata'utia (Castleford) 14.

Huddersfield (8) v London Broncos (12)

Huddersfield are boosted by the return of second rower Alex Mellor after he was forced to sit out the defeat at Leeds but Sebastine Ikahihifo is out with an ankle injury. Coach Simon Woolford has also included veteran full-back Scott Grix and 20-year-old forward Jon Luke Kirby, who could make his debut.

London coach Danny Ward will pair James Cunningham and Morgan Smith in the halves after losing Jordan Abdull to injury in the defeat by Catalans. Winger Kieran Dixon is back and Sam Davis could become the sixth academy product to make his Super League debut this year.

Last season: No corresponding fixture.

Last six league matches: Huddersfield L W W L W L London Broncos L W L L L L.

Top try scorers: Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield) 6; Rhys Williams (London Broncos) 5.

Top goal scorers: Lee Gaskell (Huddersfield) 19; Kieran Dixon (London Broncos) 22.

Hull KR (9) v Warrington (2)

Hull KR coach Tim Sheens gives his players a chance to redeem themselves after keeping the squad that lost 56-12 in the Good Friday derby. Half-back Chris Atkin is set for a recall after sitting out that game.

Warrington are without second rower Ben Currie but centre Toby King is likely to return after missing the defeat by Salford with a leg injury. Winger Tom Lineham is available after serving a one-match ban and forward Sitaleki Akauola is in line to make his first appearance of the season.

Last season: Hull KR 20 Warrington 34, Warrington 40 Hull KR 26.

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

Top try scorers: Craig Hall (Hull KR) 5; Blake Austin & Josh Charnley (Warrington) 11.

Top goal scorers: Craig Hall (Hull KR) 16; Stefan Ratchford (Warrington) 50.

Salford (7) v Wigan (10)

Salford coach Ian Watson is likely to keep any changes to a minimum following their win at Warrington. Loose forward Mark Flanagan and centre Junior Sa'u are hoping to feature after sitting out Friday's match.

Wigan are set to give a debut to 18-year-old hooker Amir Bourouh while coach Adrian Lam has included England academy half-back Harry Smith in his squad after recalling him from Swinton. Winger Liam Marshall takes over from the injured Tom Davies and Jake Shorrocks has recovered from a head injury.

Last season: Wigan 30 Salford 0, Salford 12 Wigan 40.

Last six league matches: Salford W L L L L W Wigan L W W L L L.

Top try scorers: Niall Evalds (Salford) 8; Joe Burgess & George Williams (Wigan) 8.

Top goal scorers: Ken Sio (Salford) 13; Zak Hardaker (Wigan) 30.

St Helens (1) v Hull (4)

St Helens could give a debut to former York forward Joe Batchelor in place of the injured Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and Jack Ashworth replaces a rested Zeb Taia. Winger Adam Swift helps plug the gap created by the loss of Mark Percival to a hamstring injury and Jack Welsby adds cover at half-back.

Hull coach Lee Radford rings the changes despite his side's record win over Hull KR. Prop Chris Green makes his first appearance of the season after recovering from an Achilles injury, while winger Ratu Naulago is also fit again. Brad Fash, Jordan Thompson, Cameron Scott and Jez Litten are also included, with Radford opting to rest Josh Griffin, Gareth Ellis, Mickey Paea and Danny Houghton.

Last season: Hull 18 St Helens 34, St Helens 26 Hull 12.

Last six league matches: St Helens W W W L W W Hull L W L W W W.

Top try scorers: Regan Grace (St Helens) 11; Josh Griffin (Hull) 9.

Top goal scorers: Lachlan Coote (St Helens) 38; Marc Sneyd (Hull) 46.

Wakefield (5) v Leeds (11)

Wakefield could give debuts to centre or second rower Jack Croft and winger Lee Kershaw after losing Matty Ashurst and Joe Arundel to injury in the defeat at Castleford. Forwards Chris Annakin and Justin Horo are set to play after sitting out Thursday's game and coach Chris Chester will give a late check to David Fifita.

Leeds are set to give Super League debuts to stand-off Callum McLelland and second-row forward Owen Trout, and coach Dave Furner will make a late decision on centre Konrad Hurrell after he damaged a hamstring in the win over Huddersfield.

Last season: Leeds 20 Wakefield 20, Wakefield 26 Leeds 28.

Last six league matches: Wakefield W L W W W L Leeds L L L W L W.

Top try scorers: Tom Johnstone (Wakefield) 6; Ash Handley (Leeds) 10.

Top goal scorers: Danny Brough (Wakefield) 46; Tuimoala Lolohea (Leeds) 18.