"Castleford Tigers stand-off Rangi Chase will also appear after he was charged with committing a Grade B reckless strike on Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker in the 63rd minute of their fixture at Wish Communications Stadium on Sunday" - from Super League website.

Think he'll get banned for Saturday? Or plead guilty?

His offence carries a 1-2 match ban. So by my understanding he's missing Saturday's game regardless of his plea.

If found guilty. Some people saying it looked like he made contact with his elbow or fore arm and others saying it was a head clash.

BIG loss for us if found guilty. Regardless, pouched 2 tickets today, all day sesh round Bradford Saturday, hoping for fun in the sun.

I don't feel as confident now that Castleford have beaten Leeds. We'll need Platt fit in my opinion, and also would be a massive help if Rangi isn't playing.

I genuinely can't remember the last time we beat Leeds, then backed it up with a win the week after. Combined with our terrible record at Odsal, the man of steel 2011 likely to be banned - I can only see 1 winner.

Would be a massive plus for us if Chase is missing. He is a world class player.

Looking at the shot on TV, it's impossible to say where he hit Hardaker or what with. However as McDermott said, Hardaker was left knocked out.

Think we'll just edge it with been at home, especially as it looks like Chase is going to be banned.

Given our record against Cas at Odsal, and that Chase may be out due to suspension, I see us as favourites.

The way we have lined up for the first two matches has impressed me, so fingers crossed for Platty to be fit.

And yes, Chase is world class, you never know what he's going to do when he gets the ball.

Well you never know what the panel will decide but looking at the replay you have to think he might be getting a ban. I think back to Sammut getting a 1 match ban for use of the forearm V Hull KR when he didn't connect. Lets not forget the damage Chase did to Ropati last season too.

A return for Danny Orr maybe ?

2 game ban for chase

Great



That will definitely help us on Saturday.

It was pretty impossible to tell how bad it was from the video clip I saw as it was from a fair distance. I notice the SL Backchat 'panel' gave the disciplinary panel a slating for dishing out too many "light punishments", for this and other recent offences.

I'm so happy that you're happy.

Chase appealed against the decision and lost, he is no longer banned but has had to sign an extended contract at cas.

Is that meant to be a really joke?

I'm a little confused about that comment to be honest

Young Gareth O'Brien from Warrington has signed for Cas on a 1 month loan and will go straight into the side for Saturday. Obviously not the same class as Chase but better than who wou;d have played at 6.