Leeds Rhinos’ loanee Harry Newman headlines the squad named by Hull FC for their Super League clash against an injury-hit St Helens.
England centre Newman has been out of favour in recent weeks at Leeds and that’s resulted in a short-term loan move to West Hull following the injury to centre Arthur Romano.
Newman has been parachuted straight into the 21-man squad for Thursday night’s game against St Helens, a match that will have plenty of eyeballs given the current situation at Hull FC regarding head coach John Cartwright.
Confirmed by the club last Tuesday that Cartwright would leave at the end of the season, the Australian spoke to the media on Monday to reveal that the decision was ‘not mutual’ whilst also claiming he felt ‘betrayed’.
Whether his position is tenable is to be seen but there’s still a big game on Thursday and FC welcome the in-form but injury-hit St Helens, with the Red Vee having lost two more to injury in their recent Challenge Cup win.
Lewis Murphy suffered an apparent dislocated elbow whilst it’s been confirmed that Jake Wingfield will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Both men obviously drop out of the 21-man squad named by Paul Rowley.
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Hull FC team news
A comprehensive injury update confirmed multiple major injuries after last week’s Good Friday derby but there are returnees for the Black and Whites.
John Cartwright makes five changes with Jake Arthur (calf), Joe Batchelor (back), John Asiata (hamstring), Arthur Romano (ankle) and Ryan Westerman all dropping out.
Loanee Harry Newman is named whilst Yusuf Aydin (foot) also returns. Brad Fash is set for his 200th club appearance after returning to the 21-man squad whilst Will Kirby and Lloyd Kemp are also added.
Hull FC 21-man squad: Davy Litten, Zak Hardaker, Lewis Martin, Aidan Sezer, Amir Bourouh, Harvie Hill, Cade Cust, James Bell, Sam Lisone, Ligi Sao, Tom Briscoe, Yusuf Aydin, Connor Bailey, Brad Fash, Logan Moy, Matty Laidlaw, Callum Kemp, Will Hutchinson, Will Kirby, Lloyd Kemp, Harry Newman
John Cartwright has named his 21-man squad ahead of Thursday’s Betfred Super League Round 8 clash against St Helens at the MKM Stadium 📋
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St Helens team news
Paul Rowley makes three changes, two of which are enforced, as Jake Wingfield (ACL) and Lewis Murphy (elbow) drop out, however, he is able to call on captain Matty Lees for the first time in Super League this season.
The England international went down with a knee injury in the Challenge Cup clash a round before Super League started but he’s now set for his return after being named in the squad. Alfie Sinclair is also named whilst Billy Keeley replaces Oscar Knox.
St Helens 21-man squad:
Kyle Feldt, Harry Robertson, Deon Cross, Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, David Klemmer, George Delaney, Matt Whitley, George Whitby, Noah Stephens, Joe Shorrocks, Owen Dagnall, Jake Davies, Alfie Sinclair, Jackson Hastings, Tom Humphreys, Billy Keeley, Cole Marsh
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Paul Rowley has confirmed his 21-man St.Helens squad for this Thursday’s @SuperLeague fixture against @hullfcofficial
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