Catalans v Hull KR: Teams

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Catalans v Hull KR: Teams

Carlaw: Out with a hamstring injury

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Dane Carlaw has been ruled out of Catalans Dragons' clash at home to Hull KR on Saturday.

The 29-year-old back-row forward scored the match-winning try to secure a 22-20 victory away at Castleford last time out, but has picked up a hamstring injury.

Jamal Fakir is also unavailable as he completes a two-game ban for a high tackle on Warrington winger Matt King, while skipper Greg Bird is still in Australia pending a court hearing.

So new signing Sebastien Martins comes straight into the French side's squad and could be set for an appearance against his former employers.

The France international spent a month on loan with Rovers in 2006 and has been brought in to help propel the Dragons up the table.

Catalans currently sit 11th in the Super League standings, two points adrift of the play-off places, and will be keen to force their way into the end of season tournament.

Double

Hull Kingston Rovers are currently nine points and eight places better off than their opponents, but have won just once in their last four outings.

That win came against the Celtic Crusaders on June 20 before a 36-28 reversal at home to Wigan last weekend.

Stanley Gene is still missing with a broken arm and Liam Colbon will not be risked because of a rib injury.

Rhys Lovegrove is back at coach Justin Morgan's disposal, though, after an 11-game absence and will have a point to prove if picked.

Rovers ran out resounding 44-10 winners at home to the Dragons earlier this season and will be keen to repeat the double over their opponents.

Catalans Dragons squad: Baile, Bell, Bosc, Casty, Croker, Elima, Ferriol, Gossard, Greenshields, Guisset, Martins, McGuire, Mogg, Mounis, Pelo, Perry, Ryles, Stacul, Touxagas.

Hull KR squad: Briscoe, Fox, Welham, Webster, Cockayne, Cooke, Dobson, Vella, Fisher, Wheeldon, Newton, Galea, Murrell, Netherton, Fozzard, Walker, I'Anson, Fitzhenry, Lovegrove.

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