Luke Gale set to make his Hull FC debut as Brett Hodgson names three debutants for Tom Briscoe’s testimonial

Luke Gale will make his Hull FC debut this weekend in what has been a highly-anticipated clash with Leeds Rhinos.

Hodgson has named a squad featuring a mix of both senior and young players, with new recruits Darnell McIntosh, Luke Gale, and Joe Lovodua all set to get their first run out in front of the travelling Airlie Birds supporters.

Fellow senior stars Jake Connor, Adam Swift, Carlos Tuimavave, Danny Houghton, Jordan Lane, and Brad Fash will all feature.

Hodgson has also included youngsters Charlie Severs, Davy Litten, Harvey Barron, Marcus Walker, Aidan Burrell and Callum Rutland, with some of those hoping for a potential debut in 2022.

The full 20-man squad:

1 – Jake Connor

2 – Adam Swift

3 – Carlos Tuimavave

5 – Darnell McIntosh

7 – Luke Gale

9 – Danny Houghton

13 – Jordan Lane

14 – Joe Lovodua

17 – Brad Fash

19 – Ben McNamara

20 – Jack Brown

21 – Jordan Johnstone

24 – Cameron Scott

26 – Marcus Walker

28 – Aidan Burrell

YTH – Davy Litten

YTH – Charlie Severs

YTH – Harvey Barron

YTH – Callum Rutland

YTH – Leon Stewart (Reserves)