Hull KR’s assistant coach Stanley Gene gives update on Lachlan Coote ahead of Challenge Cup tie with Leigh Centurions

Lachlan Coote may return for Hull KR in this weekend’s Challenge Cup fixture at home to Leigh Centurions.

The former St Helens fullback has played just two games for the Robins in 2022, but may well return for the crunch cup clash.

“Lachlan has trained well all this week,” Robins assistant coach Stanley Gene said.

“It’s just managing the right thing for him to do.

“At the moment he’s in contention for the 21(-man squad), and Tony will make a call on that.”

Kane Linnett is also vying for a recall after missing the past few weeks with a quad injury, whilst hooker Matt Parcell will play despite finishing KR’s fixture against Catalans Dragons last week with a dead leg.

They will take on an in-form Leigh who will be wanting to show off their credentials ahead of what they hope is a fruitful promotion season in the Championship.

The Centurions have lost just one game all season – against promotion rivals Featherstone Rovers – and head into this game on the back of a 26-16 win over Halifax Panthers on Monday night.