Stuart Dickens
Wakefield assistant coach on BBC Radio Leeds

"You can see where Castleford were warming up and it looks really dark on the pitch. It looks really wet down there."

Leeds complete their first set and then get stuck into the Castleford line after a Danny McGuire kick through. Ferocious start.

Castleford's Liam Finn places the ball down on the tee, and swings the boot... we're off!

The teams are out on the pitch at The Jungle. Matt Newsum will be your guide for Castleford v Leeds...

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Both teams have mobile props who can offload, and Adam Cuthbertson has been one of the stand-out players in the competition since his arrival at Leeds from Newcastle Knights.

On the Castleford side, Grant Millington spent much of last season in the back-row and his handling is equally slick.

Veteran props Jamie Peacock and Andy Lynch need no introduction - they will bring power and skill.

It's going to be a great contest.

Stuart Dickens
Wakefield assistant coach on BBC Radio Leeds

"Castleford are a really good side and you've got to be prepared to go set-for-set with them. Leeds need to look after the ball. If they give Cas field position, they can be a threat. Leeds have got so much strike in their team. The combinations are playing very well this year. Rob Burrow, Zak Hardaker, Ryan Hall - they're all playing well."

Leeds head coach Brian McDermott told BBC Radio Leeds: "We've had some very challenging games against Wigan and Catalans and overcame them, so we should be confident going into Easter. The enthusiasm Castleford have shown has been a real positive for them. They've got some good individuals and you can see they're a well-coached team."

Castleford Tigers head coach Daryl Powell told BBC Radio Leeds: "Leeds are the form team of the competition at the moment. Adam Cuthbertson has added a fair bit to them, and they're sharp everywhere. It's a real marker. If we perform, we give ourselves a good chance."

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Full-back Luke Dorn is back from a nasty facial injury to take his place in the Castleford team today.

Earlier this week, the 32-year-old Australian signed a new contract with the Tigers until the end of the 2016 season.

"I didn't really want to leave and I've always wanted to extend my time at Cas," the former London Broncos man told BBC Radio Leeds. "When the opportunity came up, I was more than happy to take it.

"Coming back to Castleford has worked out fantastically for me and I couldn't be happier."

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The man tasked with filling the boots of Kevin Sinfield today, and in the past two games, has been academy product Liam Sutcliffe.

Sutcliffe, 20, is a boyhood Rhinos fan who names his mentor as his sporting hero, external and shares remarkable similarities in playing style with the skipper.

Capable of playing stand-off or loose forward, the Leeds-born playmaker has England academy honours, and has racked up 20 tries in 48 games for the Rhinos since his 2013 debut.

"Liam's come in and done a brilliant job, it's good and keeps everyone on their toes," fellow half-back Danny McGuire, who captains Leeds today, told BBC Sport.

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"Sir Kev" will have to wait a little longer for his moment of history. The youngster starting in his place today is carving out quite a reputation for himself...

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"The Jungle" is one of rugby league's most atmospheric grounds and it should be at full volume today, for a derby once described by former Cas player John Kear as a contest between the "haves" and the "have nots".

Last season brought Castleford a little closer to their big city rivals Leeds, finishing above them in the table, while their 2014 Challenge Cup meeting at Wembley produced a first all-Yorkshire final at the national stadium since 1986.

However, Leeds have the upper hand in the form book - the Rhinos are undefeated in the last five meetings. Castleford's last success came on home turf in February 2013.

Seven rounds in, and there are two teams clear at the top of Super League. The rest are packed together like proverbial sardines.

Is it a two-horse race between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens for the title? Which team can break out of the pack to challenge them? And which clubs will be fearing relegation when the leagues split in the summer?

Give us your thoughts on the season so far - get in touch using #bbcrl on Twitter.

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Round eight of Super League began last night with two local derbies, and a third game between two clubs that aren't located quite so close to each other. In fact, Catalans Dragons never have a local derby, do they?

Anyway, the French side's 40-4 win at bottom club Wakefield was as routine as they come, Damien Cardace scoring a hat-trick of tries.

Widnes, who welcomed back captain Kevin Brown from injury, ran in six tries in their 30-10 success against Warrington.

In the Hull derby, it was Hull KR who took the spoils against neighbours Hull FC, Rovers winning 20-6 at the KC Stadium and sending their colourfully-dressed supporters home happy.

Castleford Tigers on Twitter:, external "Today's game against Leeds Rhinos is now a sell-out. Cash turnstiles are closed and arrive early for kick-off."

Should be a belting atmosphere at The Jungle this lunchtime...

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Kevin Sinfield has won everything there is to win and broken pretty much every record there is to break during his time at Leeds Rhinos.

The Oldham-born stand-off made his Leeds debut as a 16-year-old and was named captain at the age of 22.

Countless honours followed, both personally and for his beloved Rhinos.

Nicknamed "Sir Kev" by Leeds supporters, Matt examined Sinfield's achievements and his rugby league legacy.

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If you missed it earlier this week (and I'm sure you didn't), Kevin Sinfield announced he will be leaving Leeds Rhinos at the end of the Super League season and joining Championship rugby union side Yorkshire Carnegie.

The former England captain, 34, has agreed an 18-month contract with Carnegie.

"I am fortunate as a professional player in this era that opportunities like this exist for me and it is something I want to grab with both hands," said Sinfield.

Leeds head coach Brian McDermott added: "Unparalleled, inspirational, a player to be envied."

So the big news is that Leeds Rhinos will again be without their captain today - he's been in the headlines quite a bit this week...

Castleford Tigers: Dorn; Clare, Gibson, Shenton, Carney; Finn, Gale; Lynch, Moore, Millington, Holmes, Webster, Massey.

Replacements: Milner, Cook, Boyle, Wheeldon.

Leeds Rhinos: Hardaker; Handley, Watkins, Moon, Hall; McGuire, Sutcliffe; Singleton, Aiton, Peacock, Ablett, Ward, Cuthbertson.

Replacements: Delaney, Burrow, Yates, Achurch.