Catalans Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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A rebuilding Catalans Dragons have reason for optimism going into the new season as they start against Huddersfield Giants.
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Catalans Dragons team news: Allen is in
After not featuring in their Challenge Cup victory over Batley Bulldogs this past weekend, Australian prop Josh Allen has been named in the Dragons squad by Joel Tomkins and is set to make his Super League debut for Catalans.
Squad: Charlie Staines, Tommy Makinson, Nick Cotric, Solomona Faataape, Toby Sexton, Lewis Dodd, Chris Satae, Alrix Da Costa, Julian Bousquet, Ben Condon, Benjamin Garcia, Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e, Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, Josh Allen, Romain Navarrete, Harvey Wilson, Kruise Leeming, Zac Lipowicz, Matthieu Laguerre, Josh Simm, Léo Darrelatour
Huddersfield Giants team news: Two changes
The visitors have made two moves following last weekend’s cup game, with both Jack Billington and centre Connor Carr included in the squad this time around. They replace Fenton Rogers and Liam Sutcliffe.
Squad: Adam Swift, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne, Sam Halsall, Tui Lolohea, Tristan Powell, Zac Woolford, Thomas Burgess, Asher O'Donnell, Sam Hewitt, Harry Rushton, Matty English, George King, Joe Greenwood, Kieran Rush, Mathieu Cozza, George Flanagan, Jack Billington, Chris Patolo, Connor Carr, Oliver Russell
Catalans Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants prediction
Catalans Dragons head coach Joel Tomkins has reason to be very happy with the work done in the off-season to improve his squad after a desperately disappointing 2025 campaign that saw the Dragons finish in ninth-place. The signings of players such as hooker Kruise Lemming and 24-year-old half-back Toby Sexton shows that they mean business and an immediate impact from those incomings are expected.
Huddersfield Giants usually wind up down the bottom end of the Super League table, as they traditionally must contend with having one of the smallest budgets in the division. However, expect them to work hard for each other as always and make themselves as difficult as possible to beat. It’s hard to bully a side like the Giants.
Whilst it may take time for Catalans to really click as a smooth, free-flowing unit when taking into account the number of new signings at the club, they should have enough in the tank to beat Huddersfield, especially with home advantage in their favour.
Catalans Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants tip: Catalans Dragons to win
