Super League preview: Salford v Warrington

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Salford will be hoping to halt their run of consecutive defeats, as they welcome 2013 Grand Finalists Warrington to the AJ Bell Stadium.

After beginning the season with wins over Wakefield and London, the Red Devils have since lost to St Helens and Widnes.

The Wolves meanwhile have a completely opposite record, having lost their first two before recent victories over Hull FC and the Broncos.

The visitors welcome back loose forward Simon Grix and winger Joel Monaghan, who scored five tries in three games against Salford in 2013.

The home side also bring a winger into their matchday squad, with Dom Manfredi in line for his debut after joining on loan from Wigan.

Head coach Brian Noble is forced into another change as the suspended Steve Rapira is replaced by Jordan Walne.

Salford

Squad: Ashurst, Dixon, Fages, Sa’u, Hansen, A. Walne, Gleeson, Manfredi, Johnson, Lee, Puletua, Morley, Mullaney, McPherson, J. Walne, Smith, Tasi, Williams, Walton.

Last match: Lost 32-18 away at Widnes

Warrington

Squad: Asotasi, Atkins, Bridge, B. Evans, R. Evans, Grix, Higham, Hill, Laithwaite, J. Monaghan, M. Monaghan, Myler, O’Brien, Ormsby, Ratchford, G. Riley, Russell, Waterhouse, Westwood.

Last match: Won 44-16 awat at London

Super League summary

Salford won 15

Warrington won 24

Salford highest score: 48-24 (H, 2012) (Widest margin: 37-4, A, 1998)

Warrington highest score: 68-16 (MM, 2010); 68-10 (H, 2013) (Widest margin: 60-0, A, 2011)