Castleford gave notice of their current fine form last Sunday with their 40-16 victory at Halifax - the heaviest home defeat the Blue Sox have suffered all season.

And one of the stars was Australian centre Michael Eager - one of their most consistent performers since joining them from Warrington three years ago.

Eager scored a try and made another for Waine Pryce - cousin of the Bulls' Leon.

The Aussie's defensive qualities were well known, but since joining the Tigers he has been a regular try-scorer as well, establishing himself as one of Super League's best all- round centres.

Eager joined the Wolves from South Queensland, but it is in England where he has really risen to prominence.

His Irish ancestry won him a place in the 2000 World Cup, paving the way for his international debut.

He has also been a member of the Super League 'Dream Team'.

Tigers coach Graham Steadman has only made one change to last week's squad, with Jamaine Wray replacing the injured Wayne Godwin at replacement hooker.

Wray has been in tremendous form for the under-19s this year.