2019 Super League – Catalans Dragons vs London Broncos Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Catalans Dragons vs London Broncos taking place? Saturday 15th June, 17:00
Where is Catalans Dragons vs London Broncos taking place? Stade Gilbert Brutus
What channel is Catalans Dragons vs London Broncos on in the UK? Sky Sports Mix
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 London Broncos?
Catalans Dragons – https://www.dragons-billetterie.com/uk
London Broncos – https://londonbroncosrl.com/match-day-ticket-sales/
THE TEAM NEWS
CATALANS DRAGONS
Head Coach: Steve McNamara
Squad: Baitieri, Bousquet, Broughton, Casty, Da Costa, Edwards, Garcia, Gigot, Goudemand, Jullien, Kasiano, Langi, Maria, Mead, Romano, Simon, Smith, Tomkins, Yaha
Unavailable: Greg Bird, Brayden Wiliame, Lewis Tierney, Matt Whitley, Sam Moa, Michael McIlorum, Lucas Albert, Lambert Belmas
- Catalans failed to build on a strong start as their depleted side were outclassed in the second half against Warrington last week with the Dragons now suffering back-to-back defeats in league and cup.
- The Dragons were hit by more injuries last week with Sam Moa and Matt Whitley going down to leave them with a big list of unavailable players but Sam Kasiano has been named in the 19-man squad despite also suffering a knock last week.
- Antoni Maria has been recalled from his loan spell at Hull KR and comes straight back into the squad this week along with Mickael Goudemand, Remi Casty and Jodie Broughton who all return from injury.
LONDON BRONCOS
Head Coach: Danny Ward
Squad: Abdull, Battye, Butler, Cunningham, Dixon, Fleming, Fozard, Ioane, Gee, Kear, Krasniqi, Mason, Morgan, Pitts, Richards, Smith, Walker, Williams, Yates
Unavailable: Eloi Pelissier
- London beat league leaders St. Helens in the biggest shock of the season so far with the Broncos edging a golden point thriller and will travel to the south of France full of confidence as they look to climb off the bottom of the table.
- Broncos head coach Danny Ward is likely to name the same 17 providing all of his troops come through training unscathed this week although he has made a slight amendment to his 19-man squad.
- Nathan Mason comes into the squad with Sadiq Adebiyi making way as the Broncos look for their third win in four matches which would pile the pressure on those teams above them in the table.
THE PREDICTION
London's win over St. Helens was the talking point of Super League last week and they will be looking to carry that performance into a tough trip to France. Catalans were poor last week with injuries not helping their cause and whilst they are favourites this week, London can cause an another upset. The Broncos will travel with little pressure on them and their style of play should be suited to a dry track in Perpignan with Catalans potentially falling short once again with their weakened side.
