SAINTS have announced their squad for Saturday’s Stobart Super League Round One match at London Broncos.
Paul Wellens, Tony Puletua and Michael Shenton are missing but new signings Anthony Laffranchi, Lance Hohaia and Mark Flanagan are named.
The squad is:
2. Ade Gardner, 4. Sia Soliola, 5. Francis Meli, 6. Lance Hohaia , 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Josh Perry, 9. James Roby, 10. Louie McCarthy Scarsbrook, 12. Jon Wilkin, 13. Chris Flannery, 14. Anthony Laffranchi, 15. Mark Flanagan, 16. Paul Clough, 17. Gary Wheeler, 19. Andrew Dixon, 20. Lee Gaskell, 21. Tommy Makinson, 22. Jamie Foster, 24. Nathan Ashe.
London’s squad is:
1. Luke Dorn, 2. Liam Colbon, 3. Jamie O’Callaghan, 5. Michael Robertson, 6. Michael Witt, 7. Craig Gower, 8. Antonio Kaufusi, 9. Chad Randall, 10. Mark Bryant, 11. Shane Rodney, 12. Chris Bailey, 13. Tony Clubb, 14. Julien Rinaldi, 16. Chris Melling, 17. Jason Golden, 18. Olsi Krasniqi, 21. Kieran Dixon, 22. Ben Bolger, 23. Omari Caro.
The game at the Twickenham Stoop kicks off at 3pm and the referee is Robert Hicks.
Stat Pack:
London Broncos are seeking their first home win against St Helens in nearly ten years on Saturday afternoon.
The club’s last home success was 40-6 on 28 March, 2002. St Helens have won on twelve consecutive visits to the capital since then, and never tasted away defeat to Harlequins.
Super League Summary (including Harlequins, 2006-2011):
London won 5
St Helens won 33 (includes win in 2003 play-offs)
2 draws
Ups and Downs:
London highest score: 40-6 (H, 2002) (also widest margin)
St Helens highest score: 62-16 (H, 2003) (Widest margin: 54-0, A, 2008)
