Leigh Centurions v. Hull Kingston Rovers preview

By Matt Lawton
June 28 2003

Fiery centre Dale Cardoza returns to the Centurions side when they take on a fast improving Hull Kingston Rovers side at The Coliseum tomorrow afternoon.

Cardoza's return after a three match suspension is a welcome boost to Centurions coach Paul Terzis who has a more than considerable injury headache which became even worse in last weekend's 32-12 home defeat to National League One title rivals Salford City Reds.

Alan Hadcroft dislocated a toe in the disappointing defeat and looks set to be replaced by former Doncaster centre Dale Cardoza.

In-form Aussie stand off Pat Weisner looks as though he is ready to play through the pain barrier and start tomorrow's game, despite receiving a heavy blow to his cheekbone last weekend.

Leroy Rivett, Neil Turley, Paul Rowley and Tommy Martyn will all again be missing for Leigh which has provided Terzis with a large selection headache with his squad, which is much smaller than it has been in recent years, down to the bare bones in terms of personnel available.

Rovers come to The Coliseum full of confidence with Leigh's injury problems common knowledge and they will be looking to repeat last season's shock victory at Hilton Park in the quarter finals of the Buddies Cup.

The match will again be preceeded by the excellent "Road to Super League" pre-match entertainment, along with a world record attempt as the Centurions look to break the record for most the most mascots coming onto the field with the players.