Adam Cuthbertson (right) celebrates with Ashton Golding after a try for Leeds Rhinos
Adam Cuthbertson (right) celebrates with Ashton Golding after a try for Leeds Rhinos

Betfred Super League brief: Team news and statistics


Team news and statistics for this week's latest round of Super League games.

Sunday, April 28

Hull (5) v Wakefield (3)

Lee Radford has made five changes to Hull FC's squad, with captain Danny Houghton, Josh Griffin, Mickey Paea, Gareth Ellis and Danny Washbrook all featuring. Mark Minichiello is out after suffering a knock, with other absentees including Jamie Shaul, Josh Bowden and Jordan Lane.

Wakefield are boosted by the return of Tyler Randell, who is set to make just his second appearance of the season after recovering from a shoulder injury. Kyle Wood is also included in the squad after missing Trinity's last game due to injury.

Last season: Wakefield 72 Hull 10, Hull 27 Wakefield 26

Last six league matches: Hull W L W W W L Wakefield L W W W L W

Top try scorers: Josh Griffin (Hull) 9; Tom Johnstone (Wakefield) 6

Top goal scorers: Marc Sneyd (Hull) 48; Danny Brough (Wakefield) 46

Leeds (11) v Hull KR (10)

Leeds have had mixed news in selection, with three players returning in the Rhinos' squad but three others being sidelined. Forwards Brett Ferres (knee), Wellington Albert (concussion) and Nathaniel Peteru (suspension) are all absent, although Leeds are boosted by Adam Cuthbertson, Jack Walker and Cameron Smith returning.

Loan signing Antoni Maria is expected to make his debut for Rovers after being recruited on a one-month loan stint, and Ryan Lannon is also named in head coach Tim Sheens' squad after 10 weeks out because of injury.

Last season: Hull K R 18 Leeds 20, Leeds 20 Hull K R 11

Last six league matches: Leeds L L W L W L Hull K R L L L W L L

Top try scorers: Ash Handley (Leeds) 10; Craig Hall (Hull K R) 5

Top goal scorers: Tuimoala Lolohea (Leeds) 18; Craig Hall (Hull K R) 17

St Helens (1) v Catalans Dragons (6)

Saints head coach Justin Holbrook makes four changes following the Easter schedule, highlighted by Theo Fages returning after recovering from a hip injury. Zeb Taia also returns after being rested for the victory over Hull on Easter Monday, along with James Bentley and Matty Costello. Tommy Makinson (back spasm) and Morgan Knowles (suspension) miss out and James Roby is rested.

Matty Smith has recovered from injury and is named in Catalans' squad, but the Dragons will be without Fouad Yaha, Ben Garcia, Micky McIlorum and Jodie Broughton.

Last season: St Helens 26 Catalans Dragons 12, Catalans Dragons 12 St Helens 21

Last six league matches: St Helens W W L W W W Catalans Dragons W L W L W W

Top try scorers: Regan Grace (St Helens) 11; Fouad Yaha (Catalans Dragons) 6

Top goal scorers: Lachlan Coote (St Helens) 46; Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons) 40

Warrington (2) v Huddersfield (8)

Warrington, second in the table and four points behind St Helens, will select from strength for Huddersfield's visit. The squad includes Ben Currie, who returns after being rested for the comprehensive Easter Monday victory over Hull KR.

Academy product Louis Senior is named in Huddersfield's squad for the trip to the Halliwell Jones Stadium and Alex Mellor keeps his place following a try-scoring display on his most recent appearance.

Last season: Warrington 38 Huddersfield 4, Huddersfield 20 Warrington 6

Last six league matches: Warrington W W W L L W Huddersfield W W L W L W

Top try scorers: Blake Austin & Josh Charnley (Warrington) 12; Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield) 8

Top goal scorers: Stefan Ratchford (Warrington) 59; Lee Gaskell (Huddersfield) 19

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