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Preview: 2024 Super League Round 2: London Broncos vs Catalans Dragons

James Booth • 22 February 2024

The London Broncos have their first home Super League game at the Cherry Red Records Stadium this Friday as they face off against last years’ Super League grand finalists, Catalans Dragons.


The Broncos began their 2024 Super League campaign last Friday at the Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens, unfortunately coming away on the losing side of the score line with the full-time result St Helens 40- London Broncos 4 (try scored by Robbie Storey). To get a full recap of our Round 1 matchup, please click here!


Catalans Dragons played their Round 1 matchup last Saturday, beating Warrington Wolves 16-10 at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium thanks to try’s from Arthur Morgue & former Bronco Jordan Abdull.


Ahead of our first Super League fixture at the Cherry Red Records, speaking to Bronco’s media is skipper Will Lovell, who says “It’s a really exciting time, the first home game back at Plough Lane- it’s great to be back here and looking forward to seeing some familiar faces.


“It’s a different expectation at Super League but we have learnt a lot this week as a group. There have definitely been some things which we have ironed out going forward.


“Catalan have gone from strength to strength and made some huge signings. We know what they’re about and we’re ready for a stern test tomorrow but one that we are going to meet fire with fire.”


The London Broncos squad for tomorrow’s matchup is as follows: 1) Alex Walker, 2) Lee Kershaw, 3) Jarred Bassett, 4) Hakim Miloudi, 5) Iliess Macani, 6) Jack Campagnolo, 7) James Meadows, 8) Rob Butler, 9) Sam Davis, 11) Will Lovell (C), 13) Dean Parata, 15) Marcus Stock, 16) Jordan Williams, 17) Sadiq Adebiyi, 19) Rhys Kennedy, 20) Oli Leyland, 21) Robbie Storey, 22) Gideon Boafo, 24) Matt Davies, 28) Jack Hughes, 29) Jacob Jones.


The Catalans Dragons Squad for tomorrow’s matchup is as follows: 1) Arthur Mourgue, 2) Tom Davies, 3) Arthur Romano, 4) Mathieu Laguerre, 5) Fouad Yaha, 6) Jayden Nikorama, 7) Theo Fages, 8) Mike McMeeken, 10) Julian Bousquet, 11) Tariq Sims, 13) Benjamin Garcia ©, 14) Alrix Da Costa, 15) Bayley Sironen, 16) Romain Navarette, 17) Cesar Rouge, 20) Chris Satae, 21) Matt Ikuvalu, 23) Jordan Dezaria, 24) Tom Johnstone, 27) Jordan Abdull, 28) Franck Maria.


Ways to watch/listen to the game!


TV: Super League+ & Sky Sports Arena!


Radio: ESM Radio.

 

Live match updates: Twitter (@londonbroncosrl)

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