Crusaders v Wildcats: Teams
Crusaders coach Iestyn Harris has made just one change to his initial squad following the Carnegie Challenge Cup defeat to Leeds.
Last Updated: 12/05/11 12:24pm
Crusaders coach Iestyn Harris has made just one change to his initial squad following the Carnegie Challenge Cup defeat to Leeds.
Jordan Tansey returns after being cup-tied last week, taking the place of Jamie Murphy, who drops out of the 19-man squad.
Young Welsh international Elliot Kear retains his place in the squad following an impressive display against the Rhinos.
Hep Cahill will be available after escaping a ban following his sending-off for kicking Leeds player Rob Burrow.
Tony Martin and Jason Chan are still ruled out through injury, whilst Adam Peek will be hoping for a recall.
Wildcats will be without Luke George after he suffered a hip flexor injury in the Challenge Cup match against Doncaster.
However, the injury is not considered to be a long-term problem and it is hoped he will be available for next week's fifth round tie against Castleford.
Coach John Kear has promoted half-back Jeremy Smith from the reserve side after impressing in the last two matches.
Matt Blaymire, Paul Johnson and Julien Rinaldi are back after being rested last week, while prop Liam Higgins returns after being ineligible.
Motu Tony has returned to full time training after being away from the club on compassionate leave due to the passing of a family member in New Zealand, but is not ready for first-team action.
Crusaders squad: Schifcofske, Thomas, Mellars, Reardon, Witt, Sammut, O'Hara, Bryant, Cahill, Winternstein, Peek, Flower, Hanbury, Kear, White, Dudson, Moore, Lupton, Tansey.
Wakefield squad: Blaymire, Murphy, Korkidas, Rinaldi, King, Henderson, Morrison, Lee, Smith, P. Johnson, Dean, Morton, Mariano, Howarth, Veivers, Higgins, Hyde, Griffin, Amor.
