Written by Callum Walker
Friday 18th September, 18:00, Challenge Cup Quarter-Final, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, Catalans Dragons versus Salford Red Devils Match Preview
Catalans had won three in a row before their surprising 28-12 loss to Wigan at the weekend, whilst Salford head into this fixture on the back of a two-game losing run, the most recent a 37-30 defeat by Castleford. The 2018 Challenge Cup winners will be looking back to that success two years ago as they entertain a Salford side struggling in the league.
Catalans Dragons
Key men Sam Moa, Micky McIlorum and Josh Drinkwater are back for Catalans as Lucas Albert, Antoni Maria and Lambert Belmas sit out.
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Sam Moa | Jason Baitieri |
| Josh Drinkwater | Julian Bousquet |
| Remi Casty | Alrix Da Costa |
| Israel Folau | Ben Garcia |
| Mickael Goudemand | Benjamin Jullien |
| Sam Kasiano | Samisoni Langi |
| James Maloney | Micky McIlorum |
| Arthur Mourgue | Arthur Romano |
| Lewis Tierney | Joel Tomkins |
| Sam Tomkins | Matt Whitley |
| Fouad Yaha |
Coach: Steve McNamara
Salford Red Devils
Kallum Watkins will make his debut for Salford with Chris Atkin and Dan Sarginson also recalled by Ian Watson.
| 21 Man Squad | |
| Kris Welham | Connor Jones |
| Kevin Brown | Greg Burke |
| Ed Chamberlain | Chris Atkin |
| Dan Sarginson | Mark Flanagan |
| James Greenwood | Sebastine Ikahihifo |
| Luke Yates | Elliott Kear |
| Jack Ormondroyd | Tuimoala Lolohea |
| Joey Lussick | Tyrone McCarthy |
| Pauli Pauli | Krisnan Inu |
| Kris Welham | Rhys Williams |
| Kallum Watkins |
Coach: Ian Watson
The last time these two sides did battle was in March, with the Dragons running out 30-14 winners.
Catalans Dragons by 6
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