John Cartwright has been forced into making four changes to his Hull FC squad to take on Wigan Warriors on Friday night. The Black and Whites got off to a winning start last week at Catalans Dragons, but it seems the result came at a price.
Jed Cartwright limped out of the clash with a hamstring problem and he misses the club’s first home game of the season. Amir Bourouh picked up a head knock, too, and will miss the game in accordance with concussion protocols.
Zak Hardaker will sit out of the clash against his former side with a groin injury, though, while Ryan Westerman has also dropped out. Hull have been boosted by Jack Ashworth’s availability after undergoing a HIA in Perpignan, while Ed Chamberlain makes his return after missing round one through injury.
Will Gardiner, Will Kirby and Will Hutchinson also come into the fold for the Black and Whites and will be available should Cartwright look their way.
Matt Peet, on the other hand, has named an unchanged Wigan squad following their opening round defeat to Leigh Leopards. The head coach has named Abbas Miski in the squad and he’ll be hoping the winger is fit to play at the MKM Stadium after missing round one.
Hull FC: Jordan Rapana, Harvey Barron, Ed Chamberlain, Tom Briscoe, Aidan Sezer, Herman Ese’ese, Ligi Sao, Jordan Lane, John Asiata, Cade Cust, Yusuf Aydin, Jack Ashworth, Brad Fash, Will Gardiner, Lewis Martin, Logan Moy, Denive Balmforth, Callum Kemp, Hugo Salabio, Will Kirby, Will Hutchinson.
Wigan Warriors: Jai Field, Abbas Miski, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall, Bevan French, Harry Smith, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Liam Farrell, Kaide Ellis, Patrick Mago, Liam Byrne, Kruise Leeming, Tyler Dupree, Harvie Hill, Sam Walters, Zach Eckersley, Tom Forber, Jack Farrimond, Harvey Makin.
