Team news and starting line-ups for Hull KR v Warrington Wolves at the KC Lightstream Stadium in Super League on Friday, June 13 (kick-off 8pm). Read a match report and reaction at full-time.Hull KR
ROVERS' strength in depth is certainly being tested at the minute. Sean Gleeson has retired and Justin Poore is unlikely to play again this season.
At Castleford, KR lost Jordan Cox, Ben Cockayne, Kevin Larroyer and Rhys Lovegrove to injury while Kris Welham has been dropped.
Coming into the squad are Keal Carlile, Greg Eden, Jason Netherton, Aaron Ollett and Liam Salter. Possible Hull KR line-up:: Eden; Gardner, Salter, Ulugia, D. Hodgson; Burns, Keating; J Hodgson; Weyman, Horne, Costigan, Langley, A. WalkerSubs: Carlile, Green, Hall, Netherton, Ollett, J. WalkerWarrington Wolves
WARRINGTON'S Challenge Cup drubbing of Bradford Bulls also came at a cost, with a couple of worrying injuries to key players.
Michael Monaghan is already a doubt for the cup semi-final against Leeds on August 9 at Langtree Park with a calf injury.
Half-back Richie Myler, who scored twice against Bradford, had surgery on his ankle this week.Possible Warrington: Russell; Ormsby, J. Monaghan, Atkins, R Evans; Ratchford, Bridge; Higham; Hill, Harrison, Grix, Currie, England.Subs: Asotasi, Dwyer, B. Evans, King, Philbin, G. RileyPlayers to watch
A LOT has been said about Chris Bridge's move to stand-off in recent weeks.
The switch from centre has rejuvenated Bridge, who played for Swinton last year as part of the dual registration system.
That was perhaps the incentive he needed to get his head down and work hard on his game.
He has certainly done that in abundance, and with his half-back partner Richie Myler recovering from ankle surgery, more responsibility will be placed on Bridge's shoulders.
In recent weeks, Myler has led the team around the park and Bridge could be partnered by Stefan Ratchford which should make life easier for him.
Opposite Bridge will be Travis Burns, who was one of the few players to leave the Mend-A-Hose Stadium with his reputation intact.
That was a tough day at the office, and it's up to Burns as KR co-captain to make sure there are no more days like that between now and the end of the season.
Lessons have to be learned from that Castleford defeat. The Tigers found weaknesses in Rovers defence and took advantage. Rovers now have to do the same and capitalise on the kicking creativity of Burns and his half-back partner Kris Keating.Warrington form guide
WARRINGTON are bang in form as the only side to have won their last five games in all competitions.
Bradford were the last side to beat them on May 4, but the Wolves gained their revenge with Sunday's 46-10 win in the Cup.
They have won four of their seven games away from the Halliwell Jones Stadium but lost at Leeds, Castleford and the struggling Bulls.
Warrington's record at the KC Lightstream Stadium is poor, with four defeats in their last five visits.
Last season, Rovers won the corresponding fixture 26-12 thanks to tries from Dave Hodgson (2), Cory Paterson and Alex Brown.Charlie Mullan's view
TONIGHT, Rovers celebrate their 100th home game in Super League, the first time Rovers have played a game on Friday the 13th since winning promotion in 2007.
KR fans hope it will be a lucky omen and a case of celebrating a century of top-flight home matches with their third win from four.
As far as Rovers are concerned, they had their run of bad luck with a nightmare at Castleford.
There were no positives to take from that encounter and the players have had a fortnight to stew on how poor that performance was.
Tonight, they can redeem themselves with a positive performance and a victory against a Warrington side they have already beaten this season at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Back then, the Wolves were still coping without the experienced players they lost in the off season, but now they seem to be finally clicking. In fact, Tony Smith's men haven't lost a game since Bradford got the better of them by 34-28 at Odsal at the start of May and Warrington clinched their revenge on Sunday with a 46-10 win at the same venue.
Warrington have not only won the last five games, they have never been behind on the scoreboard.
If they get their noses in front tonight, they will fancy their chances of finishing the job off for the sixth game running.
So, it's important for Rovers to get off to a fast start. Not only do they have to control the game, they must win back the fans. The absence fo Michael Monaghan and Richie Myler will give KR belief, but they are without four of their own.
Hopefully, a KR win and a Catalan defeat will see a top-eight return.
