Salford’s Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday has been called off because of “significant” welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League.<\/p>\n
The troubled Red Devils have “reluctantly” decided to cancel the match after being beaten 80-6 at Hull FC in a game where five players made their debuts for the club.<\/p>\n
With most of the team’s senior professionals leaving this season because of their financial issues, Salford have had to rely on loanees from other Super League teams.<\/p>\n
A club statement, external<\/a> said that of the 17 players available for Sunday’s game, only two had appeared at Super League level in the past 12 months.<\/p>\n The RFL board, in line with its operational rules, will now decide on the outcome of the fixture next week.<\/p>\n Last month when Warrington Wolves forfeited their Women’s Super League match against St Helens citing player availability issues, Saints were awarded a 48-0 win.<\/p>\n Salford are bottom of the top flight<\/a> with 19 defeats from their 21 matches this season.<\/p>\n Their owners released a statement on Monday to say the club would not be closing<\/a> despite their money problems.<\/p>\n