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Castleford welcome back Ryan McGoldrick from suspension for Sunday's Super League fixture against St Helens.
Last Updated: 19/04/09 9:37am
Castleford welcome back Ryan McGoldrick from suspension for Sunday's engage Super League fixture against St Helens at the Jungle.
The Tigers are, however, without Ryan Hudson, Dean Widders, Brett Ferres and Chris Feather due injury.
James Evans is also doubtful having picked up a knock in last Monday's win at Warrington but has been named in the initial 19-man squad.
Castleford are looking to build on some recent positive form - three wins from four in the league - which has seen them move up to fifth in the table.
But Super League leaders St Helens are likely to provide a formidable test of the hosts' play-off credentials despite having to do without the services of Jason Cayless.
The Kiwi prop faces a lengthy spell out with a shoulder injury, although there is better news concerning Sean Long and Chris Flannery.
Scrum-half Long is fit to continue at scrum-half after coming through unscathed on his return to action in the 44-22 win over Hull FC on Easter Monday.
Flannery has recovered sufficiently from the foot problem that prevented him playing in the Hull victory and is named in the initial 19-man squad.
Castleford squad: Owen, Dixon, Shenton, Evans, Wainwright, Chase, Sherwin, Sargent, Huby, Clayton, Westerman, Jones, Higgins, Boyle, Massey, Netherton, Ford, Faumuina, McGoldrick
St Helens squad: Wellens, Gardner, Gidley, Meli, Pryce, Long, Cunningham, Graham, Gilmour, Wilkin, Flannery, Roby, Hargreaves, Puletua, Clough, Eastmond, Dean, Fa'asavalu, Ashurst