Tigers v Hull FC: Teams
Castleford are boosted by the return of captain Danny Orr for Sunday¿s home Stobart Super League fixture with Hull FC.
Last Updated: 23/03/12 5:54pm
Castleford are boosted by the return of captain Danny Orr for Sunday's home Stobart Super League fixture with Hull FC.
The Tigers skipper missed last weekend's 42-4 mauling at Huddersfield with an arm injury, but returns as Cas look to snap a six-game losing streak.
Winger Josh Griffin is also fit again following a hip injury, while back-row pair Oliver Holmes and Stuart Jones return after being rested.
Making way are centre Joe Arundel, who has suffered a recurrence of a shoulder injury, and second rower Lee Mitchell, who is given a week off.
Speaking ahead of the match, Castleford head coach Ian Millward told the club's official website: "We've had a good couple of (training) sessions lately, we've a really full week and back at home we're looking forward to it.
"I'm looking forward to the players doing what they've been doing on the training ground all week.
Chase threat
"I'm really happy Danny Orr's back, him going back in the No.7 position will be really good for us. He's a leader, has experience and he gives Rangi (Chase) some good options too."
Hull are set to be unchanged as they look for a fourth successive win at The PROBIZ Coliseum. Prop Mark O'Meley has completed a one-match suspension but is out with an ankle problem.
Martin Aspinwall, Richard Horne and Tony Martin are all expected to recover from minor injuries sustained in last week's win over Widnes.
Despite Castleford's recent struggles, Airlie Birds coach Peter Gentle believes his side face a serious test on Sunday, and has warned of the threat posed by Great Britain international Chase - a player he views in the same light as New Zealand star Benji Marshall.
"He told Hull FC's official website: "Rangi Chase is a hugely talented player. He's got everything and he's a lot like Benji in many respects.
"He's been playing well this season and Ian Millward has him playing a lot more structured than he has been used to in the past. Like Benji, he's got that off-the-cuff play in his locker though and we know how dangerous he can be if we give him the space he likes.
"But having coached Benji, I've also got a good idea of the things he doesn't like a defence to throw up against him and that's the challenge for us this weekend."
Castleford: Owen, Youngquest, Dixon, Griffin, Chase, Orr, Emmitt, Clark, Ferres, Walker, Snitch, Jones, Hudson, Millington, Holmes, Massey, McGoldrick, Clare, Grehan.
Hull FC: Aspinwall, Bowden, T. Briscoe, Ellis, Horne, Houghton, Green, Lynch, Manu, Martin, McKinnon, Moa, Nicklas, O'Carroll, Sharp, Seymour, Tickle, Turner, Whiting.