Thornley out for Catalans

Catalans have been forced to withdraw Iain Thornley from their squad to face Featherstone this weekend.

Thornley, 25, has failed a fitness test according to the club and is replaced by Thomas Bosc.

Also missing from the squad is Greg Bird, who was handed a suspension by the RFL disciplinary panel this week following a dangerous throw on Halifax’s Ben Heaton last week.

However, the ban has been reduced to three on appeal, meaning he will be available for the Million Pound Game should the Dragons be in it.