Salford’s Red Devils have confirmed that they will be in the field of team players mostly reserves’ for their opening of Betfred Super League against St Helens on Saturday due to ongoing wage lids.
A club’s receipt was announced earlier this month before the 2025 season, Live in Sky SportsAlthough the agreement with the new ownership consortium is still awaiting final approval by RFL.
Salford were last month released a reduced durability cap of £ 1.2m And he ordered to sell players from Rugby Football League (RFL), which came two months after his Super League sides agreed to give them a progress in 2025 before the central distribution.
Coach Chief Paul Rowley had a reduced team available for him for last weekend Cup win over the Midlands Hurricanes, with restrictions not yet resolved in time for their journey to the completely wicked stadium on Saturday evening ( 5.30 am in the afternoon).
In a statement, the club said: “Salford’s Red Devils can confirm that the club will still be under restrictions on the durability of this weekend Betfred Super League against St. Helens on Saturday 15 February.
“As such, the club will be in the field of a team that presents mostly team reserves this weekend. After changing ownership, all documents have been submitted to the RFL for final approval, which is still ongoing.
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Jenna and Jon of the bench look back on how Salford’s red devils performed in season 2024
“Although the club is disappointed that is still under restriction, there is a sense that the process requires the right time to end and we are in accordance with each request as provided.
“It is hoped that this will end in time for the first home match of the season against Leeds Rhino on Saturday 22 February.”
Who will display for St Helens?
Coach Chief Paul Wellens makes nine changes to the team used for their victory over West Hull last weekend at the Betfred Challenge Cup, with the top saints returning for their opening of the league.
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Jack Welsby of St Helens is hope that they can take home the Super League trophy after completing the sixth season, their lowest ending in the Super League ever
Kyle Feldt could make his official debut of the club, while other Tristan Sailor and Lewis Murphy recruits – who both scored last Saturday in their Saints debut, could make their first deposits for St. Helens.
Young Guns Noah Stephens and Harry Robertson hold in their seats on 21 men after impressing last week.
St. Helens’ team: 1. Jack Welsby, 2. Kyle Feldt, 4. Mark Percival, 5. Jon Bennison, 6. Tristan Sailor, 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Alexley Alexley, 9. Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, 11. Curtis Sionen, 12. Joe Batchelor, 13. Morgan Knowles, 14. Moses Shothache, 15. James Bell, 16. Matt Whitley, 17. Agnatius Pasi, 18. Jake Wingfield, 19. George Delaney, Lewis Murphy, 21. Noah Stephens, 26. Harry Robertson.
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