Michael Lawrence gets Nathan Brown's backing

Jun 26 2009 By Chris Roberts

As well as the one change in the backs from the side that suffered the hugely disappointing 13-6 home defeat to Castleford a week ago, there will also be at least one switch in the forwards.

Second-rower Andy Raleigh is being rested after suffering a couple of minor knocks against the Tigers, with his place expected to be taken by Wigan on-loan man Lee Mossop.

He didn’t feature against Castleford as he missed the start of training last week as he waited for his paperwork on extending his loan deal to be completed.

Opponents Salford go into tonight’s clash seeking their first double of the season after their 24-4 triumph at the Galpharm last month.

Head Coach Shaun McRae keeps the same 19-man line-up that narrowly lost 14-12 at Hull FC a week ago, but is hopeful Luke Adamson will return to the fray after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in training before the trip to the KC.

"Luke has been in tremendous form this season and is up there with the best defenders in the League. We missed his presence last week and hopefully his return will give us a good boost in the second row," said McRae

Another of McRae’s starlets, Richie Myler, could miss the chance to clock up his 50th appearance for the club as he faces a late fitness test on a heel injury.

"Richard’s struggling a bit and we’ll have a look at him closer to the time. He’s been under a lot of pressure of late anyway but now his heel has flared up and is causing him some discomfort," he added.