{"id":593285,"date":"2026-05-19T22:30:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T22:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/593285\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T22:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T22:30:18","slug":"st-helens-dealt-big-mark-percival-boost-as-update-provided-on-long-term-forward-casualty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/593285\/","title":{"rendered":"St Helens dealt big Mark Percival boost as update provided on long-term forward casualty"},"content":{"rendered":"

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St Helens centre Mark Percival will \u201cfeature\u201d this week against Castleford Tigers, head coach Paul Rowley has confirmed.<\/p>\n

The veteran has played just three games all season, with the last being the heavy defeat to Hull KR back in March.<\/p>\n

After suffering a knock in that game, he was then on track to return before a hamstring issue saw him ruled out of April\u2019s action.<\/a><\/p>\n

Now though, he is set to make his return to the side, with boss Rowley confirming he will play a part on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

\u201cPercy will feature this week, so I\u2019ll give you some clarity on that,\u201d the St Helens boss revealed to the press.<\/p>\n

Asked what his inclusion brings to the side, Rowley answered: \u201cStrike, experience, selection headaches.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt all gets more complicated, but more exciting as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgain, I have to downplay it to keep expectations a little bit lower. He\u2019s been out for a long period of time like Curtis [Sironen]. We\u2019ve got to make sure, and that affects what we put out on the bench. One domino affects the next one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brodie Croft\u2019s Leeds Rhinos exit & Hull FC\u2019s unwanted record \u2013 click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

St Helens boss issues update on forgotten overseas star<\/p>\n

One Saints player who is still a while away from returning is back rower Jacob Host.<\/p>\n

The former NRL man broke his leg in the win over Bradford Bulls back in March, and was initially set for a four-month lay-off.<\/p>\n

With Host now being half way through that timeframe, Rowley was asked for an update on his progress, to which he revealed he was on track in his recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s doing great. He\u2019s training really well,\u201d the boss said. \u201cHe\u2019s not back in with the team yet. He\u2019s still with the medical.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe shouldn\u2019t be too far off integration back with the boys,\u00a0which will be a welcome return as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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