Tom Johnstone Returns for Trinity Vs Hull Kr Squad, Belle Vue Awaits
Tom Johnstone is back in Wakefield Trinity's 21-Man Squad for trinity vs hull kr on Saturday 6 June at 4:30pm. He is the only change to Daryl Powell's side, with Will Tate dropping out after Johnstone's achilles inflammation. Wakefield also expect over 8,000 fans at Belle Vue for a match shaped by a minute's silence and tributes before kick-off.
Johnstone Back In Wakefield
Johnstone had scored 7 tries in 6 games this season before the injury interrupted his run. His return gives Wakefield a winger who had been producing points at a sharp rate, and it arrives for a Round 13 game that sits between two different pressures: form on the field and the club's tribute plans off it.
Powell kept the rest of the squad unchanged. That single switch underlines how narrowly the selection has been managed, with Tate the one player making room for Johnstone in the 21-man group.
Belle Vue Before Kick-Off
Wakefield will celebrate the lives of John Kear and Geoff Oakes before the match, and a minute's silence will follow. The club said the occasion would be sombre, and the timing gives the evening a tone that goes beyond the points on offer.
The game also comes with recent form on both sides. Wakefield had back to back victories before the Challenge Cup Final break, beating Catalans Dragons and Toulouse, while Hull KR arrive after a Challenge Cup Final defeat to Wigan Warriors at Wembley and a seven league game winning run.
Hull KR Arrive After Wembley
Hull KR's seven straight league wins set the standard for the visitors, but Wakefield's return of Johnstone adds a proven attacking option at exactly the right moment. The match at the DIY Kitchens Stadium now carries a clear split: a home side trying to extend its momentum after the break, and a visiting side trying to reset after Wembley.
For supporters heading to Belle Vue, the main details are fixed. The teams meet in Betfred Super League Round 13 on Saturday 6 June at 4:30pm, and the crowd is expected to top 8,000. The squad change gives Trinity one more threat to lean on before the silence and the contest begin.
