Tremendous League: Friday’s speaking factors together with Salford Crimson Devils vs Leeds Rhinos stay on Sky Sports activities | Rugby League Information

We check out what’s being mentioned and workforce information forward of Friday’s two Tremendous League matches, together with Salford Crimson Devils towards Leeds Rhinos, stay on Sky Sports activities…

Salford Crimson Devils vs Leeds Rhinos (8pm – stay on Sky Sports activities)

Richard Agar is cautious of reining in James Bentley an excessive amount of because the again row prepares to return to motion for Leeds once they face Salford on the AJ Bell Stadium.

Bentley’s first recreation for his dwelling metropolis membership lasted simply over 1 / 4 of an hour as he was despatched off for a excessive sort out on Gareth Widdop within the season-opening defeat to Warrington Wolves after which suspended for 4 matches.

The previous St Helens ahead is now free to play once more after his enforced spell on the sidelines and whereas Rhinos head coach Agar is aware of Bentley’s repute maybe precedes him, he won’t be making an attempt to make massive modifications to how he performs.

“What we do not need to do with James is rein him in to the purpose the place his recreation alters significantly, as a result of one of many important causes we purchased him is as a result of he competes so exhausting,” Agar mentioned.

“Often, that has overflowed into penalties and errors, and there’s no doubt in any respect within the present local weather of the sport and the very fact he is bought slightly little bit of type in there he’ll be watched keenly.

“He is aware of there are some ranges he wants to search out aggression-wise to get what we all know is an efficient James Bentley efficiency, however on the identical time there are some boundaries he is aware of he merely cannot step over.”

Skipper Kruise Leeming and Cameron Smith can be found once more for Leeds together with Bentley, though Matt Prior sits out the conflict with the Crimson Devils after selecting up a one-game ban following final week’s 31-8 defeat at dwelling to Hull FC.

Salford head coach Paul Rowley has recalled Jack Wells and Josh Johnson from their short-term loans with Betfred Championship high-fliers Barrow Raiders and each go straight into the 21-man squad.

The Crimson Devils are aiming to snap a run of three straight losses, however Rowley continues to be inspired by what he has seen from his squad 5 video games into his return to a high teaching position.

“It has been completely different as a result of I’ve coached groups who’ve gained greater than they’ve misplaced,” former Leigh Centurions and Toronto Wolfpack head coach Rowley mentioned.

“I can not bear in mind having a three-game dropping streak initially, however whereas being a coach is worrying it is manageable and I am managing it as a result of I do really feel myself, my workers and gamers are totally dedicated to giving their all and bettering.

“The trouble and the dedication will not waver, and we’ll preserve the idea week in, week out. They seem to be a good group they usually’re creating as a bunch, they usually maintain one another to account.”

Named squads

Salford Crimson Devils: Ryan Brierley, Ken Sio, Tim Lafai, Joe Burgess, Brodie Croft, Marc Sneyd, Sitaleki Akauola, Andy Ackers, Greg Burke, Shane Wright, Elijah Taylor, Danny Addy, King Vuniyayawa, Ryan Lannon, Chris Atkin, Jack Ormondroyd, Jack Wells, Josh Johnson, Rhys Williams, Deon Cross, Alex Gerrard.

Leeds Rhinos: Jack Walker, David Fusitu’a, Liam Sutcliffe, Ash Handley, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Mikolaj Oledzki, Kruise Leeming, James Bentley, Rhyse Martin, Zane Tetevano, Brad Dwyer, Alex Mellor, Cameron Smith, Bodene Thompson, Tom Briscoe, Morgan Gannon, Jack Broadbent, Jarrod O’Connor, James Donaldson, Liam Tindall.

Catalans Dragons vs Hull Kingston Rovers (7.30pm GMT)

Tony Smith shall be hoping Mikey Lewis can produce one other inspirational efficiency when Hull KR head to the South of France on Friday night.

The half-back scored two tries and arrange one other because the Robins overcame Salford 26-16 on the AJ Bell Stadium final week.

Head coach Smith was delighted with Lewis’ show and hopes others within the squad can take encouragement from what he did on the evening.

“Mikey was at all times going to play a giant half in that recreation,” Smith mentioned. “The situations suited him.

“He raised his head and had an affect however there are a number of others who want to grasp they will do it. He has the person brilliance that may injury groups – he completed off a few good issues.”

Hull KR are with out Dean Hadley and Kane Linnett on account of calf and quad accidents respectively, however Will Tate and Will Maher return to the 21-man squad.

Smith’s reverse quantity Steve McNamara noticed his facet rack up a fourth-straight win as they defeated Wigan Warriors 28-0 in Perpignan final Saturday, however has one thing of a range headache.

Dylan Napa is obtainable once more after a four-match ban, whereas a number of others who missed out towards Wigan on account of damage issues are again in rivalry too.

“Sam Kasiano might have performed, however he is been carrying a few niggles, and each he and Dylan Napa shall be out there [to face Hull KR],” McNamara mentioned.

“Arthur Romano is a superb child and he is labored exhausting to battle again from critical damage. Fouad Yaha was out there for choice, nevertheless it was slightly too early for him after his hamstring at Warrington.

“Mike McMeeken is doing a unbelievable job, however we additionally know what he can do within the second row, so I’ve some good selections to make.”

Named squads

Catalans Dragons: Tom Davies, Samisoni Langi, Dean Whare, Fouad Yaha, Mitchell Pearce, Josh Drinkwater, Gil Dudson, Micky McIlorum, Matt Whitley, Mike McMeeken, Benjamin Garcia, Alrix Da Costa, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Mickael Goudemand, Arthur Romano, Tyrone Might, Dylan Napa, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins.

Hull Kingston Rovers: Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Ryan Corridor, Jordan Abdull, Albert Vete, Matt Parcell, George King, Matty Storton, Jez Litten, Korbin Sims, Elliot Minchella, Jimmy Keinhorst, Will Dagger, Mikey Lewis, Rowan Milnes, Will Maher, Ethan Ryan, Sam Wooden, Greg Richards, Tom Garratt, Frankie Halton, Will Tate.