Young Giants Super League prop Nathan Mason has been named in the Under 19s side to face Castleford Tigers at Laund Hill tomorrow (2.00).

The 19-year-old is currently on-loan with Kingstone Press Championship club Oldham and was a tryscorer in last Sunday’s 52-22 home triumph over South Wales Scorpions.

But with Oldham not in action this weekend, Mason will lead Huddersfield’s Academy charge as they look to maintain their excellent run of form.

Victory against the Tigers would make it seven on the trot for coach Chris Thorman’s youngsters and ensure they remain in the leading Academy pack.

Mason’s availability will add extra punch to the pack that helped secure last Saturday’s thrilling 31-30 home triumph over St Helens, with his return and that of Jordan Higo the only potential changes to this week’s line-up.

Giants Under 19s: Simpson, Higo, Battye, McComb, Croisdale, Connor, Miller, Mason, Leeming, Blagbrough, Carlos, King, Dickinson, Wood, Morris, Pick, Smithies, Shoel.