THE ORIGINAL RED DEVILS

MELLOR PAIRS NIKORIMA AT HALFBACK IN LEIGH CLASH

Joe Mellor will return to his familiar role at halfback in today’s Betfred Super League clash with the Leigh Leopards.

The 34-year-old made his 300th career appearance last week and switched into the seven role midway through the contest.

Other changes to the side come in the back-row, with Joe Shorrocks slotting into the role with Sam Davis back in the side at hooker.

SALFORD XIII: Kai Morgan, Nathan Connell, Esan Marsters, Jonny Vaughan, Jake Thewlis, Jayden Nikorima, Joe Mellor, Jack Ormondroyd, Sam Davis, Harvey Makin, Ben Hellewell, Joe Shorrocks, Harvey Wilson.

INTERCHANGES: Justin Sangare, George Hill, Toby Warren, Finley Yates.

LEIGH XIII: Bailey Hodgson, Darnell Mcintosh, Andrew Badrock, Keanan Brand, Josh Charnley, Gareth O’Brien, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Ben McNamara, Robbie Mulhern, Ethan O’Neill, Jack Hughes, Isaac Lui.

INTERCHANGES: Louis Brogan, Nathan Wilde, Matt Davis, Brad Dwyer.

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