{"id":600087,"date":"2026-05-23T16:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T16:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/600087\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T16:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T16:55:13","slug":"paul-rowley-makes-major-st-helens-call-as-harry-robertson-drops-out-and-castleford-tigers-signing-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/600087\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Rowley makes major St Helens call as Harry Robertson drops out and Castleford Tigers signing returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Castleford Tigers and St Helens have both made changes for this afternoon\u2019s Super League clash with the headline for Saints being that young gun centre Harry Robertson has missed out, replaced by Mark Percival.<\/p>\n

The Tigers are tasked with doing something that they\u2019ve not done all year and that is backing up a win with another impressive performance, with Castleford already having offered a number of false dawns.<\/p>\n

They showed grit to defeat York Knights<\/a> last week but the win came at a cost with George Hirst handed a two-match ban, so he\u2019s one of those to drop out.<\/p>\n

As for St Helens, they\u2019re aiming to extend their lead atop Super League and also put in an improved performance on their uncomfortable win over Huddersfield Giants<\/a>. Leading 24-0 at the break, Paul Rowley\u2019s side only ended up 26-18 winners and they too have made changes for today\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n

Motive for Brodie Croft 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

Castleford Tigers team news<\/p>\n

Semi Valemei returns<\/a> as expected and replaces Darnell McIntosh, whilst the suspended George Hirst is replaced by Jordan Lane, with George Lawler moving to loose forward.<\/p>\n

That means Sam Hall is brought onto the bench alongside Renouf Atoni, Brock Greacen and Cain Robb<\/p>\n

Castleford Tigers: Phoenix Laulu-Togaga\u2019e, Semi Valemei, Zac Cini, Krystian Mapapalangi, Jason Qareqare, Daejarn Asi, Tom Weaver, Tyler Dupree, Ashton Golding, Joe Stimson, Joe Mellor, Jordan Lane, George Lawler<\/p>\n

Bench: Renouf Atoni, Sam Hall, Brock Greacen, Cain Robb<\/p>\n

Your Tigers to face the Saints \ud83d\udccb#COYF<\/a> | @motorpoint<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SZSJGgFHYv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) May 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

St Helens team news<\/p>\n

Paul Rowley makes two changes as young guns Harry Robertson and Jake Davies drop out, replaced by Mark Percival<\/a> and the returning Noah Stephens.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a major call to omit Robertson completely, whilst Davies moves to 18th man. George Delaney and Curtis Sironen move from the bench to the starting XIII with Alex Walmsley and Shane Wright dropping to the bench.<\/p>\n

Kyle Feldt also misses out on the wing with Owen Dagnall and Lewis Murphy the starting wingers.<\/p>\n

St Helens:\u00a0Tristan Sailor, Owen Dagnall, Mark Percival, Deon Cross, Lewis Murphy, Jack Welsby, Jackson Hastings, George Delaney, Daryl Clark, David Klemmer, Curtis Sironen, Matt Whitley, Joe Shorrocks<\/p>\n

Bench:\u00a0Jonny Lomax, Shane Wright, Noah Stephens, Alex Walmsley<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude07 Here is how the Saints will lineup against @CTRLFC<\/a> this afternoon!<\/p>\n

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\u2014 St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) May 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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