Huddersfield v Castleford: Danny Levi and Michael Lawrence return for Giants

Josh McAllister
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Huddersfield welcome back Danny Levi and Michael Lawrence for the visit of Castleford on Saturday.

Levi, 26, has served his two-match ban and returns to Ian Watson’s side. The hooker was charged with a Grade C following Huddersfield’s clash with Hull KR in round two.

Michael Lawrence also returns, replacing Theo Fages and Jack Ashworth in the squad.

Sebastine Ikahihifo has been named and could make his 100th Super League appearance against Castleford.

Ian Watson’s side have won three of their opening four Super League fixtures so far this season. Their only defeat came away to Wigan at the DW Stadium.

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Castleford are on the road following their first victory of the season. They defeated Hull 33-26 at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle in round four.

Jake Mamo and Kenny Edwards both return to the 21-man squad after missing the last two contests.

Liam Watts is also back after serving his one match ban. He was handed a Grade A Careless High Tackle following the club’s defeat away to Hull KR. He was shown a yellow during the fixture for a late and high shot on Mikey Lewis.

Castleford: Olpherts, Turner, Mamo, Trueman, Watts, McShane, Lawler, Edwards, Westerman, Fonua, Hepi, Clare, Sutcliffe, Smith, Eden, Blair, Matagi, Martin, Hall, O’Brien, Robb.

Huddersfield: Pryce, McGillvary, Leutele, Golding, Lolohea, Hill, Levi, Lawrence, McQueen, Yates, English, Greenwood, Trout, Ikahihifo, O’Brien, Wilson, Cudjoe, L.Senior, Russell, Roberts, I.Senior.

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