2021 Super League – Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC taking place? Friday 13th August, 2021 – 18:15 (UK)
Where is Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC taking place? Stade Gilbert Brutus
Where can I get tickets for Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC? Click here for the official Super League ticket section
What channel is Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC on? Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC? Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
CATALANS DRAGONS
- Catalans Dragons were unable to maintain their winning streak as reigning champions St. Helens overcame their under-strength side last week but they will be confident of making an immediate return to winning ways as they host Hull FC.
- After 12 straight wins in Super League, the Dragons could not make it 13 with several key men missing but they are boosted here with Sam Tomkins back in contention along with Josh Drinkwater, Sam Kasiano, Julian Bousquet and Tom Davies.
21-man squad: Bousquet, Chan, Cozza, Davies, Dezaria, Drinkwater, Dudson, Franco, Goudemand, Kasiano, Langi, Laguerre, Le Cam, Maloney, McIlorum, McMeeken, Mourgue, Rouge, S. Tomkins, Whare, Yaha
Unavailable: Jason Baitieri, Ben Garcia, Arthur Romano, Matt Whitley, Alrix Da Costa, Paul Seguier, Joel Tomkins, Benjamin Jullien
Questionable: Michael McIlorum, Julian Bousquet, Tom Davies, Josh Drinkwater, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins
HULL FC
- Hull FC’s game with Warrington Wolves became another victim of COVID-19 and that means that Brett Hodgson’s side will now have to head to the South of France on the back of a heavy loss to St. Helens last time out.
- They have lost their last three matches after the 10-42 defeat and they come into this still suffering from COVID issues with Marc Sneyd, Chris Satae and Mahe Fonua among those who are absent which has resulted in four academy players receiving a call-up.
19-man squad: Bowden, Brown, Cator, Faraimo, Fash, Hookem, Houghton, Lane, Ma’u, McNamara, Reynolds, Sao, Scott, Speed, Swift, Taylor, Tuimavave, Walker, Wallis
Unavailable: Jamie Shaul, Masi Matongo, Josh Griffin, Jake Connor, Andre Savelio, Connor Wynne, Jordan Johnstone, Marc Sneyd, Chris Satae, Mahe Fonua, Mitieli Vulikijapani, Jude Ferreira
Questionable: Scott Taylor
THE PREDICTION
Catalans Dragons’ under-strength side succumbed to defeat against St.
Helens last week but they will believe that they can make an immediate
return to winning ways as they host a Hull FC side that will come into
this missing a host of players. Catalans on the other hand have seen
their numbers replenished this week with a handful of stars returning to
the fold as they aim to overcome their first loss in 13 Super League
matches. With Hull losing their last three and lacking some of their
most important players, it is a tough task for the Black and Whites and
they look set to be on the end of a big defeat here with the Dragons
likely to be far too good and the hosts can win by at least 18 points.
