Super League preview: London v Castleford
London are undefeated against Castleford since the club’s re-branding began in the 2012 season – having won three matches and drawn one.
The Tigers’ last victory against the capital side was a 56-24 home win on 29 May, 2011.
The Broncos/Harlequins are also undefeated in their last four home meetings with Castleford – having won two and drawn two.
Daryl Powell’s side last enjoyed an away victory against London on 6 September, 2009 – winning 48-0 at Twickenham Stoop.
London
Under-19’s forward Jon Wallace replaces Carl Forster, who has returned to St Helens after completeing a month’s loan.
Squad: Bishay, Caton-Brown, Cook, Cunningham, Drinkwater, Farrar, Forster, Greenwood, Griffin, Krasniqi, Macani, McMeeken, Minns, Moore, O’Callaghan, Slyney, Solomona, Vea, Wallace.
Last match: Lost 54-6 away at Leeds
Castleford
Winger James Clare is in line to make his first appearance of the season, as he replaces Richard Owen, whilst 19-year-old Brad Day could make his debut in the place of the injured Jake Webster.
Squad: Shenton, Carney, Dorn, Sneyd, Lynch, Milner, Huby, Millington, Hauraki, Massey, Clark, Holmes, Mariano, Ellis, Channing, Clare, Fleming, Finn, Day.
Last match: Lost 23-16 away at Salford
Previous ten meetings
London Broncos 30, Castleford 30 (SLR17, 1/6/13)
Castleford 12, London Broncos 26 (SLR7, 17/3/13)
Castleford 20, London Broncos 42 (SLR24, 12/8/12)
London Broncos 42, Castleford 16 (SLR6, 10/3/12)
Castleford 56, Harlequins 24 (SLR15, 29/5/11)
Harlequins 26, Castleford 26 (SLR10, 15/4/11)
Castleford 40, Harlequins 28 (SLR26, 22/8/10)
Harlequins 40, Castleford 24 (SLR13, 16/5/10)
Harlequins 0, Castleford 48 (SLR26, 6/9/09)
Castleford 8, Harlequins 12 (SLR1, 15/2/09)
Super League summary
London Broncos (including Harlequins, 2006 & 2008-2011) won 15
Castleford won 15
4 draws
London Broncos highest score: 56-0 (H, 1996) (also widest margin)
Castleford highest score: 66-12 (A, 2008) (also widest margin)