KEY BATTLES AT THE THEATRE OF DREAMS

GREG EDEN v JACK WALKER It appears that Greg Eden, who has been playing on the wing, will be shifted to full back following Zak Hardaker’s omission. Eden, 26, knows the position well and his transition should be seamless. Dropping deep for Leeds will be 18-year-old Jack Walker, who has been a revelation since making his debut earlier this year. Expect Tigers to pounce on any signs of inexperience. LUKE GALE v DANNY McGUIRE Luke Gale (below) dragged his team to the final with a stunning performance against St Helens just 16 days after having his appendix removed. His clinical kicking game and ability to move Cas around the park will be key. Opposition half-back Danny McGuire is an assist machine, setting up 24 tries this season.

CASTLEFORD v THE OCCASION

Daryl Powell will focus much of his team talk on communication. While some members of his side have tasted Grand Final action before, the group have not done so as a whole.