Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants have named their squads for this afternoon’s Super League tie, with the home side being forced into a number of changes.
Zak Hardaker was injured in last week’s defeat to Warrington, meaning he drops out of the side. The former Man of Steel has played a number of positions this year, highlighting his versatility.
In his place comes Ethan O’Neill, who moves from the back row into the centres. Jed Cartwright returns for the first time since round three and lines up in the starting pack. Will Kirby is named at loose forward in the absence of Cade Cust.
Herman Ese’ese remains on the bench after making his return last week, there is a debut for Warrington loanee Max Wood, whilst Will Hutchinson returns to the bench alongside Hugo Salabio.
Huddersfield line up with George Flanagan Jr at full-back, meaning there is no place for Niall Evalds this week.
Taane Milne and Lee Kershaw continue on the wings, whilst there is a return for Oliver Russell in the halves.
Chris Patolo and Fenton Rogers are the starting props, pushing Tom Burgess and George King down to the bench.
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Hull FC:Â Logan Moy, Harvey Barron, Ethan O’Neill, Lloyd Kemp, Tom Briscoe, Jake Arthur, Aidan Sezer, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Amir Bourouh, Harvie Hill, Joe Batchelor, Jed Cartwright, Will Kirby
Bench:Â Will Hutchinson, Herman Ese’ese, Hugo Salabio, Max Wood
Huddersfield:Â George Flanagan Jr, Lee Kershaw, Connor Wrench, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne, Tui Lolohea, Oliver Russell, Chris Patolo, Zac Woolford, Fenton Rogers, Asher O’Donnell, Joe Greenwood, Tristan Powell
Bench:Â Tom Burgess, George King, Mathieu Cozza, Cole Geyer
