GAME ON : Catalan Dragons v Huddersfield Giants - 17:00:00

GENERAL CHAT ABOUT THE GAME, BUILD UP, THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS AND AFTERMATH BELOW.

Catalans look like good value this week, given the number of French internationals, plus Samuel Tomkins, in the roster.

Catalan by 20 for me we’re not a strong enough side with the injures and missing players at the moment

Catalan by 20 for me we’re not a strong enough side with the injures and missing players at the moment

Catalans by 16 for me.

It will be interesting to see if Les Dracs try to use the concussion rule to the extreme like they did in round one. 8 interchanges became 12. Doubt they will though as this game is televised.

Can get Catalans at -12 on the handicap which looks like a decent bet as it's pretty much the same squad for Hudds as last week.

Hudds will be fine once they get some players back but you have to worry for them as after Catalans they have Wire, Hull, Wigan and Saints. That's potentially a 0/6 start and don't want to be playing catch-up so early in the season.

catalan win.

giants no chance.. too many players out again.

Catalans Dragons remain without back-rower Gregory Bird and winger Jodie Broughton through injury, while David Mead is unavailable for family reasons.

Who is out for Huddersfield Giants?

A few more than what there is for Les Cats apparently.

Jean, the French National side would get taken apart by just about all SL sides. Playing for France is hardly something that will scare the opposition.

A tough game to call, although you have to fancy Catalan on their own patch and Huddersfield ar still missing half of their team.

Catalan by 12-16 points

Catalans must rack up a big score today to help their playoff prospects.

Kickoff is only minutes away.