Salford Red Devils v Huddesfield Giants Super 8 Qualifiers Big Match Preview

The Super 8 qualifiers start here, Salford Red Devils take on Huddesfield Giants in a huge game at the AJ Bell on Sunday. Read out big match preview here with all the info looking forward to the game.

There is battles to be won and lost all over the field here is the stand out battles on Sunday afternoon.

Battle 1

Rob Lui V Danny Brough

Rob Lui has been the main play maker for the Red Devils this season so far and can turn a game in an instant. The Super 8 qualifiers will be a high intensity game which will be a good game for Lui to dominate and see Salford though to a victory.

Danny Brough is huge for Huddesfield Giants. He dictates play for the Visitors and has the ability to made a difference in crutial high pressure moments. If the Red Devils can limit his actions in the game and keep him busy in defence then they have every chance of nullifying his effect on the game

Ben Murdock Masala has been a rock in the Salford Red Devils pack this season. A huge presence on the field both  in attack and defence his skill and the ability to put big hits may be a factor which gives Salford Red Devils the win on Sunday.

Ukua Taai is another big unit on the field, he has had a big season for Huddesfield giants and they will be looking for him to put in another big performance on Sunday.

There could be fireworks on the field between these two if the hits get big at the AJ bell on Sunday.

Craig Kopczak v Earl  Crabtree

2 ex teams mates come head to head for the 3rd time this season. Kopczak has been a stand out for the home side in 2016 and has really lead from the front. His no nonsense runs and defence had been the reason why the Devils have won the battle upfront in most home games this season..

Crabtree is a big powerful front rower and brings a whole new meaning to a Giant from Huddersfield. For me this seasons he hasn't been as good for the visitors then he has been in recent seasons and hasn't reached his potential and capabilities in 2016. Hopefully the Reds big pack with the likes of Masilla, Kopczak and Hauraki can all be a Jack the giant slayer at the AJ Bell on Sunday.

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Previous games

Salford travelled to Huddesfield and won a thrilling game. A last minute Try by Nial Evalds for Salford secured the victory for the Red Devils. Highlights are below

The return fixure was also a tense encounter Huddesfield came up with the victory with a  drop goal by Danny Brough the difference between the teams. The highlights are below

Squads for the game on Sunday

A copy of the squad will appear here when they are announced and we can update the preview

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