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Super League's bottom two go head-to-head on Sunday when Castleford entertain Huddersfield at The Jungle.
Last Updated: 01/08/08 2:59pm
Super League's bottom two go head-to-head on Sunday when Castleford entertain Huddersfield at The Jungle.
The Tigers currently occupy bottom spot but their 66-12 win over Harlequins last time out has raised hopes they can avoid the wooden spoon.
Coach Terry Matterson is unlikely to tinker too much with the side that did so well at the Twickenham Stoop, though their could be one new face in the squad.
Mitchell Sargent is in line to make his long-awaited Castleford debut after his move from North Queensland finally went through.
The prop signed for the Tigers over a month ago but has been delayed in joining up with his new team-mates due to red tape issues.
However, the new recruit has been struggling with a viral infection during the week and may not be risked.
Prop Nathan Massey is not part of the 19-man squad after Castleford allowed the youngster to go out on loan to National League two outfit York.
Fresh Giants
Huddersfield are likely to welcome back Eorl Crabtree as they look to move six points clear of their opponents.
The forward has been sidelined for the last month with a broken finger but is set to return to the Giants' pack.
There could also be a place in the 17-man squad for new signing David Faiumu, providing he can prove his fitness.
The New Zealand Test hooker will be given until the last minute having not played a game for over a month.
Signed from the North Queensland Cowboys, Faiumu's debut has been held up by administrative procedures.
Castleford squad: Dorn, Donlan, Shenton, Dixon, Wainwright, Sherwin, Henderson, Korkidas, Guttenbeil, Westerman, Higgins, Huby, Lupton, Boyle, Moore, Owen, McGoldrick, Catic, Sargent.
Huddersfield squad: Aspinwall, K. Brown, Crabtree, Cudjoe, Faiumu, Griffin, Hodgson, Hudson, Jackson, Jones, Kirmond, Lolesi, Mason, Raleigh, Robinson, Snitch, Thorman, Whaturia, Wild.