Super League preview: Salford v Castleford

Castleford travel to Salford, where a win would see them extend their perfect start to 2014.

The Tigers have played five won five so far this season, but they will come up against a familiar face at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Rangi Chase returns for the Red Devils, after being sidelined for a month with a leg injury.

Francis Meli also returns from injury, whilst Castleford make one change, with Luke Dorn coming in for the suspended Jordan Tansey.

Salford

Squad: Ashurst, Dixon, Fages, Sa’u, Hansen, A. Walne, Gleeson, Chase, Johnson, Lee, Puletua, Morley, Mullaney, McPherson, J. Walne, Smith, Tasi, Howarth, Meli.

Last match: Lost 28-12 at home to Warrington

Castleford

Squad: Shenton, Webster, Carney, Dorn, Sneyd, Lynch, Milner, Huby, Millington, Hauraki, Massey, Clark, Holmes, Mariano, Ellis, Owen, Channing, Fleming, Finn.

Last match: Won 19-16 at home to Hull FC

Super League summary

Salford won 7

Castleford won 21

Salford highest score: 36-32 (A, 2004) (widest margin: 30-14, H, 2004)

Castleford highest score: 74-16 (A, 2002) (also widest margin)