Super League match preview: Hull KR v Catalan Dragons

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Hull KR will be hoping for a much more successful campaign in the Super League this year after making several changes to their squad.

Coach Craig Sandercock has included NRL recruits Corey Paterson and Evarn Tuimavave in his squad as they welcome Catalan Dragons to Craven Park.

Omari Caro and Greg Eden, who signed from London Broncos, are also set to play.

The Robins will be without Kris Welham, Ryan O'Hara and two of their other signings Sean Gleeson and the suspended Travis Burns.

Catalan Dragons new head coach Laurent Frayssinous has named marquee signing, fullback Brent Webb, in his squad for the opener.

Oliivier Elima and Zeb Taia will be in the team after both were recruited from Bradford Bulls and Newcastle Knights respectively.

Playmaker Scott Dureau will miss the season opener through injury.

Hull KR: Salter, Caro, Lovegrove, Horne, Walker, Paterson, Mika, Tuimavave, Cox, Griffin, J. Hodgson, Paea, Carlile, Hall, Dobson, Eden, Latus, Withers, D. Hodgson.

Catalan Dragons: Webb, Blanch, Pryce, Taia, Bosc, Elima, Henderson, Casty, Menzies, Anderson, Mounis, Barthau, Pelissier, Millard, Pala, Bousquet, Fakir, Baitieri, Duport.