Salford name large squad for Lee Mossop testimonial
Paul Rowley backs his pack in 2022. Photo courtesy of Steve McCormick.
Salford have announced a 32-man-squad for their pre-season match against Warrington on Friday night at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
The match, which will act as Lee Mossop’s testimonial, will see a blend of youth and experience appearing for both sides.
Warrington confirmed their 19-man squad yesterday, with 11 of those being players from the academy.
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In contrast, Salford have selected 15 first team players for this match, with the other 17 players coming from the academy.
One big headline from that squad is Tim Lafai coming into the squad for the first time, having missed their previous friendlies. With the start of the Super League around the corner, this is a welcome boost for Salford. Danny Addy also misses out through suspension.
New Head Coach Paul Rowley will see his side in action for the third time. They previously picked up wins against League One Swinton and Championship Halifax.
The Red Devils will then open their Super League campaign against Castleford next Friday.
Salford 32-man squad
1 Ryan Brierley
4 Tim Lafai
8 Sitaleki Akauola
12 James Greenwood
15 King Vuniyayawa
16 Ryan Lannon
18 Chris Atkin
19 Jack Ormondroyd
20 Jack Wells
21 Josh Johnson
22 Rhys Williams
25 Morgan Escare
26 Sam Luckley
27 Amir Bourouh
28 Deon Cross
Joseph Brady
Alex Davidson
Myles Dalton-Harrop
Nathan Taylor
Jack Stevens
Callum Green
Joshua Rourke
Jack Sherratt
Callum Hughes
Chris Worrell
Joseph Coope-Franklin
Bradley Calland
Adam Holt
Sam Bardsley
Toby Hughes
Jacob Lee
Daniel Spencer-Tonks
Deon Cross on working under Paul Rowley and learning under Ken Sio
Deon Cross is hoping to impress head coach Paul Rowley enough to be in for the chance to make his official debut in round one against Castleford.
The winger made the switch to the AJ Bell Stadium from Widnes for 2022 on a one-year deal.
“Paul has given me a lot of confidence,” Cross told Love Rugby League.
“He’s played me at centre which just shows that he’s got that confidence that he can play me at centre and also on the wing.”
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