SAINTS have announced their squad for Saturday’s Round 13 Super League match at London Broncos.
Luke Thompson is set to make his debut whilst Nathan Ashe is also recalled to the side.
Adam Swift (pictured) is also likely to occupy the wing spot vacated by Francis Meli.
Carl Forster has been withdrawn as he is playing at Rochdale on Sunday. In his place comes James Tilley.
Nathan Brown will choose from:
1. Paul Wellens, 3. Jordan Turner, 4. Sia Soliola, 6. Lance Hohaia, 10. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, 11. Tony Puletua, 14. Anthony Laffranchi, 16. Paul Clough, 19. Josh Jones, 21. Tom Makinson, 23. Nathan Ashe, 24. Joe Greenwood, 25. Alex Walmsley, 26. Adam Swift, 30. Mark Percival, 32. James Tilley, 33. Luke Thompson, 35. Lewis Charnock, 36. Stuart Howarth.
Tony Rea, London Broncos’ head coach will choose from:
1. Luke Dorn, 3. Jamie O’Callaghan, 5. Michael Robertson, 6. Michael Witt, 7. Craig Gower, 8. Antonio Kaufusi, 10. Mark Bryant, 12. Chris Bailey, 18. Olsi Krasniqi, 19. Dan Sarginson, 20. Matt Cook, 21. Kieran Dixon, 22. Will Lovell, 23. Tommy Lee, 24. Mike McMeeken, 25. Alex Hurst, 26. Ben Fisher, 27. Erjon Dollapi, 29. James Mendeika.
The game kicks off at 1pm and the referee is Tim Roby.
Stat Pack:
London Broncos are seeking their first home win against St Helens in over eleven years on Saturday afternoon.
The club’s last home success was 40-6 on 28 March, 2002. St Helens have won on thirteen consecutive visits to the capital since then, and never tasted away defeat to Harlequins.
The capital side’s last win against St Helens was 27-16 (as Harlequins) at Widnes on 11 March, 2011 – with the Saints winning the last three games between the clubs since then.
Super League Summary (including Harlequins, 2006-2011):
London Broncos won 5
St Helens won 35 (includes win in 2003 play-offs)
2 draws
Highs and Lows:
London Broncos highest score: 40-6 (H, 2002) (also widest margin)
St Helens highest score: 62-16 (H, 2003) (Widest margin: 54-0, A, 2008)
