Team news: Puletua back for Saints, Smith recalls quartet (From St Helens Star)

Team news: Puletua back for Saints, Smith recalls quartet

8:00am Sunday 5th August 2012 in Latest News

TONY Puletua will return from suspension for Monday's Super League clash at Langtree Park against Warrington.

The Samoan forward replaces Lee Gaskell in the 19-man squad named by coach Mike Rush and is expected to return to the starting line up.

Meanwhile, after resting several first team regulars against Bradford last week, Warrington boss Tony Smith has reinstated Ryan Atkins, Trent Waterhouse, Micky Higham and Brett Hodgson in his 19.

Chris Bridge and Ben Harrison miss out due to injury concerns.

Ben Harrison suffered bruising to the ribs in the 50-22 victory over the Bulls last Sunday, while Chris Bridge is yet to recover from persistent knee problems that have plagued the centre throughout the season.

 

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Saints: 1. Paul Wellens, 3. Michael Shenton, 4. Sia Soliola, 5. Francis Meli, 6. Lance Hohaia, 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Josh Perry, 9. James Roby, 10. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, 11. Tony Puletua, 12. Jon Wilkin, 13. Chris Flannery, 14. Anthony Laffranchi, 15. Mark Flanagan 16. Paul Clough, 18. Shaun Magennis, 19. Andy Dixon, 21. Tommy Makinson, 26. Josh Jones.

Warrington: 1. Brett Hodgson, 2. Chris Riley, 4. Ryan Atkins, 5. Joel Monaghan, 6. Lee Briers, 7. Richie Myler, 8. Adrian Morley, 9. Michael Monaghan, 10. Garreth Carvell, 11. Trent Waterhouse, 12. Ben Westwood, 14. Micky Higham, 15. Simon Grix, 16. Paul Wood, 17. Mike Cooper, 19. Stefan Ratchford, 20. Chris Hill, 21. Tyrone McCarthy, 26. David Solomona.

Referee is Richard Silverwood.