RAMON Silva is ruled out as Barrow Raiders travel to Featherstone Rovers with the aim to complete a rare double over the Yorkshire side.

Silva, who missed three games due to a hamstring injury, was back in the side for last week's victory over Swinton Lions.

However, heavily strapped, he came off as he added further damage.

He will be a big miss, and could be ruled out for the remaining five games.

The former Wigan forward has been a tower of strength this season but as he goes, out back in contention are James Greenwood and Max Clarke, who both missed last week's game through injury.

Also back to boost the forwards is Wigan loan player Ryan Brown who featured for Wigan Reserves last weekend, while Salford’s giant forward Jamie Pye returns following a HIA (Head injury assessment).

The young forward, who has impressed in two Barrow games since his arrival, was taken off with concussion in the win over Dewsbury.

Leigh on loan forward Kavan Rothwell is rated 50-50, he picked up a groin strain in the win over Swinton.

Charlie Emslie who has missed most of the season with a bicep injury is almost ready for action, he could be back within the next two weeks.

Speaking ahead of the game Barrow Raiders head coach Paul Crarey said: “It is another big game. We beat them at home, but they beat promotion hopefuls Toulouse last Sunday (22-10).

“Wakefield apart, any team in the Championship can beat anyone, so we go there with no fear.

“We have put in some good performances of late, and we have to keep focused and keep our discipline.

“We have to be enthusiastic and stay in the game, the longer you keep in touch with teams, the opportunities are there for getting a win.

“We are now down to our last five games and we will be going out to win them all, but one of them is Wakefield away.

“We have three home games in Toulouse next Saturday, followed by a visit from Whitehaven and to round off the season with Widnes on our own patch.”

Rovers have some big game players in Greg Eden at full-back and a dangerous half-back pairing of Ben Reynolds and Dec Patton along with strong running wingers Gareth Gale and Connor Wynne.

Rovers are sixth in the table and are vying for a place in the play-offs, but hot on their heels are York who go to Whitehaven and Batley who face Widnes at home.