Hull FC boss Tony Smith has named his 21-man squad to face Hull KR in Thursday’s Betfred Super League season opener.
The Black & Whites take on the Robins in front of what will be the competition’s biggest opening night attendance for over 17 years, and the club’s biggest Round One attendance in the Super League era.
Smith has named several new faces in the squad, all of whom are set to make their competitive club debuts; Fa’amanu Brown, Herman Ese’ese, Franklin Pele, Jayden Okunbor, Jack Ashworth and Morgan Smith are all named – Jack Walker is also in line to make his second debut for the club.
Cam Scott and Danny Houghton, both of whom left the field in the Airlie Birds’ final friendly against Wigan, are included having recovered from knocks sustained in the game.
The Black & Whites are without Liam Tindall, Carlos Tuimavave, and Brad Fash through injury, while Jake Trueman and Mitieli Vulikijapani continue their recovery from longer-term issues.
Time is running out to secure tickets for the mouth-watering fixture, with just limited South Stand (reserved) and West Stand Upper Tier tickets remaining across the MKM Stadium.
Hull FC 21-man squad:
1- Tex Hoy
4 – Liam Sutcliffe
5 – Darnell McIntosh
7- Fa’amanu Brown
8 – Herman Ese’ese
9 – Danny Houghton
10 – Franklin Pele
11 – Jayden Okunbor
12 – Ligi Sao
14 – Joe Cator
15 – Jordan Lane
16 – Jack Ashworth
17 – Cam Scott
19 – Morgan Smith
20 – Jack Brown
21 – Will Gardiner
23 – Davy Litten
24 – Nick Staveley
26 – Lewis Martin
27 – Zach Jebson
31 – Jack Walker
Hull KR name squad for Hull FC clash
Hull KR v Hull FC Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com – 09/07/2023 – Rugby League – Betfred Super League Round 18 – Hull KR v Hull FC – Sewell Group Craven Park, Hull, England – Hull KR head coach Willie Peters Hull England
Willie Peters has named his 21-man squad for Thursday’s Hull derby. New signings Peta Hiku, Niall Evalds, Oliver Gildart, Jai Whitbread, Kelepi Tanginoa, Tyrone May and Joe Burgess are all named in the 21-man squad.
Youngsters Louix Gorman and Leo Tennison are also named in the initial squad after an impressive pre-season with the Robins.
Two players were ruled out by injury which you can read about here.
Full 21-man squad:
1 – Peta Hiku
2 – Niall Evalds
3 – Tom Opacic
4 – Oliver Gildart
5 – Ryan Hall
7 – Mikey Lewis
8 – Sauaso Sue
9 – Jez Litten
10 – George King
11 – Dean Hadley
12 – James Batchelor
13 – Elliot Minchella
14 – Matt Parcell
16 – Jai Whitbread
19 – Yusuf Aydin
20 – Kelepi Tanginoa
21 – Corey Hall
27 – Tyrone May
29 – Louix Gorman
30 – Leo Tennison
35 – Joe Burgess
