Tigers v Bulls: Teams
Castleford have influential centre Michael Shenton back in their squad to face Bradford on Sunday.
Last Updated: 26/06/10 1:21pm
Castleford have influential centre Michael Shenton back in their squad to face Bradford on Sunday.
England international Shenton missed last weekend's win over Salford with a leg injury, but is back in the fold as the Tigers chase a third win on the bounce.
Kyle Wood is available after extending his loan from Huddersfield, Ryan Clayton is back from a facial injury but James Evans misses out.
The Tigers currently lie 10th in the Super League table but have the opportunity to record a third consecutive victory after wins against Catalans Dragons and Salford.
"I really believe we can make it three in a row," coach Terry Matterson said.
"We aren't getting carried away, we did well against an improving Catalans and then at Salford, but there are still areas for improvement and we know that we'll have to step up against Bradford."
Injuries
The Bulls head to the Jungle without playmaker Matt Orford, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury, so youngster Cain Southernwood should continue at scrum-half.
Captain Andy Lynch and forward Jamie Langley are back in the squad as is Michael Platt who returns from suspension.
Nick Scruton misses out with a knee injury and Stuart Reardon is also injured.
Steve McNamara's men are enduring a dreadful run of form with four defeats back-to-back, and desperately need a win to get their play-off bid back on track.
"It's just important for us that we perform well and continue to rectify some of the things we haven't been doing recently," McNamara said.
"I thought we went a long way towards doing that last Saturday against Warrington.
"We need to improve from last week and there's one thing for certain; if you don't play well you won't get the points and if we do play well then I am sure the result will follow."
Another close contest is expected on Sunday with both last season's encounters being decided by just two points each - with Castleford twice emerging with the win.
Castleford:
Dixon, Shenton, Wainwright, Chase, Sargent, Hudson, Huby, Ferres, Snitch, Westerman, Jones, Higgins, Jackson, Clayton, Thompson, McGoldrick, Widders, Arundel, Wood.
Bradford:
Addy, Crossley, Sheriffe, Kopczak, Kearney, Lynch, Menzies, Wardle, Godwin, L'Estrange, Halley, Nero, Platt, Sykes, Hall, Langley, Worrincy, Whitehead, Southernwood.