Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salfords Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday has been called off because of "significant" welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League.

The troubled Red Devils have "reluctantly" decided to cancel the game after being beaten 80-6 at Hull FC in a game where five players made their debuts for the club.

With most of the teams senior professionals leaving this season because of their financial issues, Salford have had to rely on loanees from other Super League teams.

A club statement said that of the 17 players available for Sundays game, only two had appeared at Super League level in the past 12 months.

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