Castleford are still without recent signing Mitchell Sargent for Saturday's game with Leeds, but Joe Westerman has been included in their 18 man squad.

Sargent is still awaiting the necessary paperwork to be completed before he can fly in from Australia, whilst Westerman is on England duty in France on Friday, but has made himself available for the Super League clash.

Six Rhinos players are involved in the test match and are also considering playing against the Tigers just 24 hours later.

Castleford are without Kirk Dixon, Mark Leafa, Awen Guttenbeil, Ryan Clayton and Scott Moore through injury.

Coach Terry Matterson said: “We don’t have too many options this week with injuries still keeping quite a few of the guys on the sidelines, and, as I have said earlier, I’ll make a call on Joe when he arrives back on Saturday.

“Unfortunately Mitchell Sargent isn’t going to be with us, which is disappointing as we felt sure last week that he would be on board. I understand why he is delayed and obviously security is being tightened around the world so some of the documentation required can take its time. A couple of other clubs are in a similar position, so we just have to be patient, but it has been a little frustrating.

“On Leeds, they have five in the England starting line up and one on the bench, but I understand that some of their guys have said they will double up, so it’s unclear what their line up will be. Whatever happens with their England players though, they will have a strong line up on duty. Leeds have got a strong squad with the possibility that a couple of their experienced players returning and some very talented youngsters who they can draft in, and they will all be keen to make their mark, so we know that the trip to Headingley will be a big test for us.

“Last weeks draw against Wigan came at the right time and gave us a boost, even though we felt that we could have won, so we will travel on a high. The Rhinos will want their revenge after our win here at the Jungle, so we know that we will be in for a battle, but the guys are looking forward to the challenge and it should be another cracking local derby match.”