Hull FC and Hull KR have locked in their sides for tonight’s Hull derby that will kick off Round 20 of Super League.
The weekend’s action is arguably starting with the biggest derby in the sport, though fans of Wigan Warriors and St Helens will surely have something to say about that.
Since their meeting at Magic Weekend at the start of the month, neither side has picked up a win, with FC losing to York and Leigh, whilst Wakefield and Warrington downed the Robins.
With both sides out of form, it makes for a much more even game, and prior to kick-off there isn’t a clear winner, so it will certainly be a game not to be missed.
With the 17s now confirmed, here is all the team news heading into tonight’s fixture, which can be watched live on Sky Sports.
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Hull FC v Hull KR team news
Andy Last has made just one change from last week’s defeated side, with Warrington loanee Max Wood replacing Yusuf Aydin.
The ex-Robin failed a HIA in the loss to Leigh, so was automatically ruled out.
An unchanged backline means there is no return for Lewis Martin, with Tom Briscoe continuing to be favoured. Amir Bourouh has dropped to the bench with Cade Cust set to start.
Robins boss Willie Peters already confirmed in the week that Arthur Mourgue would be the man to replace the suspended Mikey Lewis, with the full-back very competent at playing in the halves.
That allows Jack Broadbent to slot in at full-back, freeing up a bench spot for Jordan Dezaria.
Peta Hiku returns from suspension, whilst there is a surprise call in the pack, as Rhyse Martin drops to 18th man and Jai Whitbread returns at back row.
Hull FC: Logan Moy, Harvey Barron, Zak Hardaker, Davy Litten, Tom Briscoe, Jake Arthur, Aidan Sezer, Hugo Salabio, Cade Cust, Harvie Hill, Joe Batchelor, Ethan O’Neill, James Bell
Bench: Amir Bourouh, Lennon Clark, Herman Ese’ese, Max Wood
Hull KR:Â Jack Broadbent, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Arthur Mourgue, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, Jai Whitbread, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella
Bench:Â Tom Amone, Sam Luckley, Karl Lawton, Jordan Dezaria
