Salford Red Devils have confirmed that this weekend\u2019s Super League clash with Leigh Leopards will go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils were forced to cancel last Sunday\u2019s game with Wakefield Trinity due to what they said were \u2018significant concerns\u2019 concerning player welfare.<\/p>\n
It is thought that Salford would have had to field a team predominantly of youth products, leading to serious concerns from internally at the club.<\/p>\n
However, Love Rugby League revealed on Monday<\/a> that Salford were more optimistic of this weekend\u2019s game taking place and now, the club have confirmed that in a brief statement.<\/p>\n With several senior players due to return to fitness to hand Paul Rowley a boost \u2013 as well as a number of players joining on loan with what the club are describing as \u2018Super League experience\u2019, they have insisted they will fulfil their obligations this weekend.<\/p>\n They said: \u201cWe can confirm this Friday\u2019s Betfred Super League Round 23 clash between Leigh Leopards and Salford Red Devils will go ahead as scheduled.<\/p>\n \u201cThe club, in consultation with the Rugby Football League, RL Commercial and Rugby League Cares, reluctantly decided to cancel last Sunday\u2019s scheduled fixture versus Wakefield Trinity due to significant concerns regarding player welfare.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, with first-grade players back from injury this week, and others with Super League experience set to join on loan, this Friday\u2019s fixture will proceed as planned.\u201d<\/p>\n However, Salford are still likely to face ramifications for the decision to not play last weekend\u2019s game against Wakefield. An RFL board meeting was held on Monday, with the results likely to be published on Tuesday. That will lead to Trinity being awarded a 48-0 win.<\/p>\n MONDAY\u2019S READS ON LRL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb 11 Conclusions: Castleford\u2019s new coach issue, Dream Team shock, Wigan\u2019s big problem<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Salford crisis will severely weaken Super League TV deal hopes, expert warns<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Early update on Leigh-Salford clash as huge week for Red Devils outlined<\/a><\/p>\n