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2018 Championship – Swinton Lions vs Toronto Wolfpack Preview

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AT A GLANCE

When? Sunday 4th March, 15:00

Where? Heywood Road

What channel is it on? Premier Sports

Where can I stream the match? Premier Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Premier Player

Are tickets still available? https://swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk...

THE STATISTICS

THE LOWDOWN

SWINTON LIONS

Head Coach: Stuart Littler

Squad: Austin, Barlow, Bennion, Bracek, Butt, Caine, Fell, Hankinson, H. Hansen, J. Hansen, Lloyd, Navarette, Nicholson, Sarsfield, Shelford, Taylor, Tyson, Waterworth, Woods

Unavailable: Danny Ansell, Aaron Hall, Chris Worrell, Marcus Webb, Omer Djalout, Andy Thornley

  • Swinton remain without a point this season as they were nilled by Dewbsury Rams in their last outing with the Lions losing 20-0.
  • Head coach Stuart Littler is able to call upon two Wigan Warriors players in the form of Josh Woods and Romain Navarette as part of their dual-registration agreement.
  • Swinton have conceded 114 points from their three Championship games so far this season at an average of 38 points per game.

TORONTO WOLFPACK

Head Coach: Paul Rowley

Squad: Not yet announced

Unavailable: Richard Whiting

  • Toronto were heavily beaten in their top-of-the-table clash at London last week with the Broncos coming out on top by 47 points to 16.
  • Toronto have yet to name their squad for the game but one man unavailable to head coach Paul Rowley is Richard Whiting who will serve a one-match ban.
  • The Wolfpack will want to get back to winning ways immediately following last week’s defeat which was their first defeat in eight in all competitions.

KEY STATS

  • Swinton Lions have lost their opening 3 Championship matches this season
  • Toronto Wolfpack have won 6 and drawn 1 of their last 8 matches in all competitions
  • Swinton Lions have conceded 114 points in their opening 3 Championship matches this season at an average of 38 per game
  • Swinton Lions have conceded 21 tries in their opening 3 Championship matches this season at an average of 7 per game
  • Toronto Wolfpack's Liam Kay has scored 4 tries in his opening 4 Championship appearances this season
  • Swinton Lions have lost their last 2 Championship matches by a 20 point margin

THE PREDICTION

Swinton have marketed their game with Toronto superbly and it is hoped a bumper crowd will be inside Heywood Road on Sunday. The Wolfpack have certainly caught the imagination but those hoping for an upset may be left disappointed. Toronto were well beaten by a good London outfit last week but Swinton have failed to win any of their three games so far this season and could be on the receiving end of a backlash as Toronto look to get back on track.

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