Team News: Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils (Sat)

Catalans forwards Greg Bird and Lambert Belmas are back in the squad for this week’s clash against Salford and could be set for their first appearances of 2019.

Steve McNamara makes two changes to his side, with Antoni Maria and the injured Tony Gigot dropping out of the 19-man squad, while David Mead, Ben Garcia and Jodie Broughton are also absent.

Ian Watson includes Ed Chamberlain in his 19-man squad for the first time all year, while Jake Bibby could also be set for his first start of the season.

Mark Flanagan could also return for the Red Devils, but Lee Mossop misses out after picking up an injury in last week’s defeat to St Helens.

The match takes place at the Stade Gilbert Brutus, with kick off at 5.00pm (6.00pm local time)

Messenger’s money-maker: Catalans are priced at 9/4 to win by 1-12 points. 

Catalans’ 19-man squad: Brayden Williame, Lewis Tierney, Samisoni Langi, Matty Smith, Remi Casty, Michael McIlorum, Sam Moa, Kenny Edwards, Greg Bird, Julian Bousquet, Mickael Simon, Benjamin Jullien, Matt Whitley, Mickael Goudemand, Lambert Belmas, Lucas Albert, Jason Baitieri, Fouad Yaha, Sam Tomkins

Salford’s 19-man squad: Niall Evalds, Ed Chamberlain, Kris Welham, Jake Bibby, Robert Lui, Gil Dudson, Josh Jones, George Griffin, Mark Flanagan, Joey Lussick, Greg Burke, Tyrone McCarthy, Ben Nakubuwai, Logan Tomkins, Daniel Murray, Derrell Olpherts, Ken Sio, Jansin Turgut, Jackson Hastings