Hull FC coach assesses chances of Ligi Sao and Harvey Barron return in Bradford Bulls tie

Hull FC could welcome back two key men to their side on Sunday afternoon, with interim boss Andy Last providing the injury latest.

FC, who named their 21-man squad earlier today, named both Harvey Barron and Ligi Sao in the preliminary side and both have a chance of making their return to the senior side.

Barron was also named in the last 21 against Toulouse, but wasn’t selected with Tom Briscoe given the nod after a run of consistent performances.

Instead, the winger featured for the reserves against Wigan Warriors, in what was his first game since succumbing to an ankle injury in round three against York Knights.

Sao missed the Toulouse defeat due to concussion, after he failed a HIA the week prior.

Both are back in full contention for their trip to Bradford on Sunday, who themselves have plenty of possible injury returnees.

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Harvey Barron and Ligi Sao to return for Hull FC

Commenting on both players, Last first spoke on Barron, saying: “He’s definitely coming into my thoughts.

“Harvey had a run out against Wigan in the reserve game and came through unscathed. Got 80 minutes under his belt.

“There was some bruises, because Wigan at any level are a physical team. He got some carries under his belt, and he did well so he’s coming into consideration.”

On Sao, who was a big miss in that Toulouse defeat, with Last saying: “He’s passed all his protocols.

“Typical Ligi, he’s going around trying to dish out concussions to his opponents on the training field.

“He’s been good for us, and we missed him at the start of that game against Toulouse. He’s a big player for Hull FC and a player who’s been a really, really good signing for us.

“He’s got some physical presence, he carries the ball strong and he’s a bit of an enforcer for us, so we’re looking forward to him doing a strong job for us against Bradford.”