2019 Super League – Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons taking place? Sunday 30th June, 15:00
Where is Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons taking place? Emerald Headingley Stadium
What channel is Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons on in the UK? Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream the match in the UK? N/A
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons?
Leeds Rhinos – https://tickets.therhinos.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/ProductHome.aspx?ProductSubType=HL
Catalans Dragons – https://www.dragons-billetterie.com/uk
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS RHINOS
Head Coach: Richard Agar
Squad: Albert, T. Briscoe, Cuthbertson, Donaldson, Dwyer, Ferres, Handley, Hurrell, Lui, Lunt, Merrin, Myler, Newman, Oledzki, Seumanufagai, Singleton, Smith, L. Sutcliffe, Walker
Unavailable: Dom Crosby, Stevie Ward, Carl Ablett, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Nathaniel Peteru
- Leeds were in the game for decent spells against St. Helens but ultimately made too many errors as they were beaten by the league leaders and find themselves bottom of the Super League table following Hull KR’s win over Hull FC.
- The Rhinos have been linked with new signings for the past couple of weeks and were able to bring in two players this week in the shape of Robert Lui from Salford and former player Shaun Lunt who returns to the club from Hull KR.
- Tui Lolohea moved in the opposite direction to Lui as part of the deal to bring him to the Rhinos and Matt Parcell headed to Hull KR whilst Kallum Watkins has also left the club for Gold Coast.
CATALANS DRAGONS
Head Coach: Steve McNamara
Squad: Albert, Bousquet, Broughton, Casty, Da Costa, Garcia, Goudemand, Jullien, Kasiano, Langi, Maria, Mead, Moa, Romano, Simon, Smith, Tomkins, Wiliame, Yaha
Unavailable: Greg Bird, Matt Whitley, Kenny Edwards, Jason Baitieri, Tony Gigot, Michael McIorum, Lewis Tierney
- Catalans suffered another heavy defeat as Hull FC posted 50 points to condemn the Dragons to their fourth straight loss in all competitions with the Dragons now needing to look over their shoulder in the race for the top 5.
- The Dragons lost Tony Gigot before last week's game and he is out again here whilst Michael McIlorum and Lewis Tierney have also joined the list of unavailable players as the French outfit continue to struggle to field anywhere near their best 17.
- Lucas Albert and Arthur Romano return to the squad who have held crisis talks this week following intervention from the club’s owner as he voiced his dismay at the team’s recent performances.
THE PREDICTION
Leeds showed some promising signs against St. Helens last week but it was nowhere near enough to beat the side at the top of the table. They now host a struggling Catalans side who were hammered again last week which might open the door for Leeds to earn a valuable win. The Rhinos will be boosted by two new signings and they could provide the platform that Leeds need as they attempt to climb up the table. With Catalans out-of-form and low on confidence whilst also missing several key players, Leeds can earn a crucial win here.
