Tigers squad named for Wakefield

Danny Ward has selected his first 21-man squad as Tigers Head Coach for the Fords' clash against neighbours Wakefield Trinity.

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The Tigers are back in action after not having a fixture last week due to the Challenge Cup Final with two huge points on the line at The Be Well Support Stadium.

The Round 22 Betfred Super League fixture will mark the second time the pair have met this season with the Tigers taking the spoils at The Jungle back in April mainly thanks to a Greg Eden double.

It was a successful visit to Belle Vue last season for the Fords, comfortably securing the two points with a 34-4 win. Mahe Fonua, Kenny Edwards, Paul McShane, and Greg Eden all dotted down that night and Ward’s men will be hoping to replicate that clinical performance this time around.

There are two changes to the Cas squad which was picked ahead of their previous fixture against Huddersfield Giants. Young back Will Tate and Alex Sutcliffe, who is currently on loan at Halifax Panthers, come out of the pack.

Jordan Turner has had a speedy recovery from his thumb injury to return to the squad and Blake Austin also comes in for what could be his Castleford debut.

2. Greg Eden, 3. Jordan Turner, 6. Gareth Widdop, 7. Jacob Miller, 8. George Lawler, 10. George Griffin, 11. Kenny Edwards, 12. Alex Mellor, 13. Joe Westerman, 14. Nathan Massey, 17. Jack Broadbent, 23. Suaia Matagi, 26. Elliot Wallis, 28. Sam Hall, 32. Liam Watts, 41. Jordan Johnstone, 42. Alex Foster, 43. Billy Tsikrikas, 44. Charbel Tasipale, 45. Liam Horne, 46. Blake Austin