Dragons v Saints: Teams
Catalans Dragons are still seeking their first win of the season when they host St Helens at the Stade Gilbert Brutus on Saturday.
By Rachel Griffiths
Last Updated: 18/02/10 4:00pm
Catalans Dragons are still seeking their first win of the season when they host St Helens at the Stade Gilbert Brutus on Saturday.
The French side lost their opening Super League fixture against Wakefield before falling to Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop last weekend.
Les Catalans will no doubt be boosted by the return of prop Remy Casty, who returns to the side after being suspended for the Quins clash.
High Spirits
St Helens will be in high spirits following their triumph against Bradford last weekend.
Saints recovered from their opening 32-12 defeat to Hull with a 38-6 rout of the Bulls on their own pitch last Sunday and will no doubt be looking to build on that display against Dragons.
Coach Mick Potter has named youngsters Jack Bradbury and Andrew Dixon in his 19-man squad, which could mean a Super League debut for centre Bradbury, who is yet to make his first senior appearance.
Captain Keiron Cunningham, who is set to record the 500th appearance of his career in his next match, has opted not to travel to France following a family bereavement.
Saints will also be without back row forward Chris Flannery due to a shoulder problem, while threequarters Sia Soliola and Ade Gardner are also sidelined with ankle and rib injuries respectively.
Catalans squad: Greenshields, Bell, Raguin, Sa, Pelo, Mogg, Ferriol, McGuire, Guisset, Elima, Mounis, Johnson, Barthau, Gossard, Carlaw, Martins, Fakir, Walker, Casty.
St Helens squad: Wellens, Gidley, Meli, Pryce, Eastmond, Fozzard, Graham, Puletua, Wilkin, Roby, Hargreaves, Moore, Clough, Ashurst, Wheeler, Dixon, Fa'asavalu, Lomax, Bradbury.