Huddersfield Giants and Hull FC have both announced their 21-man squads for Friday’s crucial Super League clash.
The Black and Whites started the season brilliantly, with a comfortable victory at Catalans Dragons, before enduring a humbling defeat at home to Wigan Warriors last time out.
Huddersfield, meanwhile, have been edged out in two relatively close contests 20-12 at home to Warrington Wolves, and 24-10 away at Leigh Leopards on Sunday.
It’s expected to be an evenly-matched clash in West Yorkshire and both Huddersfield coach Luke Robinson and Hull boss John Cartwright have been able to call on new bodies for this week.
George Flanagan is named again for Huddersfield and the side could feature Taane Milne for his first appearance.
Huddersfield 21-man squad
Jacob Gagai, Adam Swift, Jake Bibby, Tui Lolohea, Oliver Wilson, Zac Woolford, Tom Burgess, Jack Murchie, Sam Hewitt, Ashton Golding, Matty English, Joe Greenwood, Fenton Rogers, Elliot Wallis, Leroy Cudjoe, Taane Mine, Aidan McGowan, Jack Billington, Connor Carr, George Flanagan, Jack Bibby.
Meanwhile, Cartwright has made two changes for his Hull side. Ligi Sao, who suffered a season-ending knee injury last time out, drops out and as does Will Hutchinson.
Amir Bourouh is back in the squad after missing the Wigan clash due to concussion protocols. Young outside back Ryan Westerman is also named.
Hull’s injury lists includes the likes of Zak Hardaker (groin), Jed Cartwright (hamstring), Oliver Holmes (knee), Davy Litten (MCL), Jack Charles (ankle) and Matty Laidlaw (ACL).
Hull FC 21-man squad
Jordan Rapana, Harvey Barron, Ed Chamberlain, Tom Briscoe, Aidan Sezer, Herman Ese’ese, Amir Bourouh, Jordan Lane, John Asiata, Cade Cust, Yusuf Aydin, Jack Ashworth, Brad Fash, Will Gardiner, Lewis Martin, Logan Moy, Denive Balmforth, Ryan Westerman, Callum Kemp, Hugo Salabio, Will Kirby.
