Tigers v Dragons: Teams
Castleford begin life back in Super League with a home game against Catalans Dragons, which is live on Sky Sports.
Last Updated: 09/02/08 7:06pm
Castleford could field all five new signings for their first match back in the engage Super League.
The Tigers begin life back in the top flight with a clash against Les Catalans in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
Brent Sherwin, Michael Korkidas, Luke Dorn, Scott Moore and Tom Haberecht are all named in Terry Matterson's 18-man squad.
Adam Fletcher, who recently rejoined the club on a short-term deal, has been left out after only arriving in England this week.
Kirk Dixon is not available for the Tigers due to a toe problem while Ryan Clayton (shoulder) is the only other player to be ruled out through injury.
New Zealander Awen Guttenbeil was sidelined for the entire pre-season campaign but is likely to start this weekend.
Baile boost
The Dragons have included rugby union convert Jean Philipp Baile in their squad for the trip to the Jungle.
After signing for Union Treiziste Catalane (UTC) from Toulouse, the 20-year-old has caught the eye of Les Catalans coach Mick Potter.
Baile was registered as a Super League player this week but may have to wait a little longer for his first appearance. It is likely he will be the 18th man for the French side.
"He's been playing rugby union for two years and we thought it would take him half a season before he was ready," said Potter.
"But he's had a really good pre-season and this is his reward.
"I'm not quite sure what his best position is. He can play centre, five-eighth, second row and lock and that versatility gives us some options."
Potter is certain to give debuts to off-season recruits Dane Carlaw and Olivier Elima, who used to play for Castleford.
Castleford squad: Dorn, Donlan, Shenton, Wainwright, Thackeray, Sherwin, Leafa, Henderson, Korkidas, Guttenbeil, Westerman, Higgins, Huby, Lupton, Boyle, Haberecht, Moore, Owen, McGoldrick, Fletcher.
Les Catalans squad: Greenshields, Murphy, Wilson, Mogg, Bosc, McGuire, Ferriol, Gorrell, Guisset, Raguin, Croker, Mounis, Carlaw, Elima, Gossard, Chan, Stacul, Casty, Khattabi, Jean-Baile.