Over the last few years, more and more Super League sides have opted to fly in and out of Perpignan on the same day when facing Catalans - to mixed results.
Salford, on the other hand, have preferred to make it a longer trip, spending a couple of days around the game in the south of France and benefitting from warm-weather training, as well as the opportunity to bond as a playing group.
This weekend, it's a very different travel experience for the Red Devils, with the club having to charter a plane to ensure they comply with the necessary Covid guidelines. "We're flying in on the day, playing the game and flying back on the same day," explained head coach Richard Marshall. "There's no luxury accommodation or anything like that, it's get in,
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