2019 Super League – Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC taking place? Saturday 22nd June, 17:00
Where is Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC taking place? Stade Gilbert Brutus
What channel is Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC on in the UK? Sky Sports Action
Where can I stream the match in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC?
Catalans Dragons – https://www.dragons-billetterie.com/uk
Hull FC – https://hullfcshop.com/collections/tickets
THE TEAM NEWS
CATALANS DRAGONS
Head Coach: Steve McNamara
Squad: Bousquet, Broughton, Casty, Da Costa, Garcia, Gigot, Goudemand, Jullien, Kasiano, Langi, Maria, McIlorum, Mead, Moa, Romano, Simon, Smith, Tomkins, Yaha
Unavailable: Greg Bird, Brayden Wiliame, Lewis Tierney, Matt Whitley, Lucas Albert, Lambert Belmas, Kenny Edwards, Jason Baitieri
- Catalans lost their third consecutive game in all competitions as they went down to bottom-of-the-table London last week and now face the side that hammered them in the Challenge Cup at the end of May.
- Jason Baitieri will further weaken the Dragons' pack as he will miss this game after he was hit with a two-game ban for a dangerous tackle whilst Kenny Edwards drops out of the squad through injury.
- They are replaced by Michael McIlorum and Sam Moa who should both come back into the matchday 17 after overcoming their respective injuries but the Dragons still have eight players unavailable for selection.
HULL FC
Head Coach: Lee Radford
Squad: Bowden, Buchanan, Connor, Faraimo, Fash, Green, Griffin, Hadley, Houghton, Kelly, Manu, Naulago, Paea, Savelio, Shaul, Sneyd, Taylor, Washbrook, Westerman
Unavailable: Matty Dawson-Jones, Jordan Lane, Carlos Tuimavave, Gareth Ellis, Jack Logan, Mark Minichiello
- Hull FC made it three wins in a row in league and cup as they secured an important victory over Castleford to enhance their top 5 chances and now face another one of their play-off rivals in Catalans.
- The Black and Whites are to recall Josh Bowden after he was rested against Castleford whilst Sika Manu is also back from the dead leg that prevented him from taking the field in last week’s win.
- Josh Griffin is the third man back in the 19-man squad after he served his one-match suspension but Mark Minichiello is out with a slight groin strain with youngsters Jez Litten and Jack Brown also making way.
THE PREDICTION
Catalans are struggling at the moment but if they need any excuse to put in a performance, they will have a ready-made one against the team that dumped them out of the Challenge Cup last month. Hull will be looking to maintain their winning run and can do just that with another strong display. They have looked impressive in their last three games and will prove difficult to beat, especially with the Dragons looking so out of sorts over recent weeks.
