Salford rush in newcomer Parker to take place of Alker as captain

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Salford have named the newly-signed forward, Rob Parker, as their new captain in the continuing fall-out from their pre-season training camp in Florida. Malcolm Alker lost the captaincy after what the club referred to as disciplinary breaches and Parker, only just signed from Warrington, will replace him. "It's a great honour," Parker said. "Malc has been very supportive and he is one of the players I will be referring to."

Ian Sibbit is in the squad to line up alongside Parker against the Celtic Crusaders on Saturday, despite facing a Rugby League investigation after testing positive for an asthma drug. However, Salford are likely to be without without Paul White, who is recovering from a knee injury.

Danny Buderus, is to make his Leeds debut on Friday. Buderus has recovered from a torn biceps in time to face Wakefield.