Salford v Hull FC: Squads Announced

Salford and Hull FC have both announced their 21-man squads for Sunday afternoon’s fixture at Emerald Headingley Stadium (KO 1:00pm).

Both clubs have suffered blows in recent months, with FC sacking coach Lee Radford after a string of disappointing results and the Red Devils confirming they will lose star fullback Niall Evalds to Castleford at the end of the year.

Salford managed only one win from six games before the Covid-19 suspension, while the Black and Whites will be looking to impress interim head coach Andy Last having lost four from seven.

Salford Red Devils

Morgan Escare could be set for his Salford debut having trained with the club since the return from lockdown and initially signing on a trial basis. Castleford-bound Niall Evalds is also included despite rumours he could join the Tigers early. New recruit Andy Ackers doesn’t make the side, while there is also no Gil Dudson, Kevin Brown, Krisnan Inu and Oliver Roberts.

21-man squad: 1 Niall Evalds, 3 Kris Welham, 4 Dan Sarginson, 6 Tui Lolohea, 8 Lee Mossop, 9 Joey Lussick, 11 Ryan Lannon, 12 Pauli Pauli, 13 Tyrone McCarthy, 14 Sebastine Ikahihifo, 17 Luke Yates, 18 Chris Atkin, 19 Mark Flanagan, 20 Josh Johnson, 21 James Greenwood, 22 Rhys Williams, 23 Ken Sio, 24 Elliot Kear, 25 Connor Jones, 26 Jack Ormondroyd, 31 Morgan Escare.

Hull FC

Interim head coach Andy Last has an almost fully-fit squad at his disposal for his first game in charge, with only Scott Taylor and Masi Matongo unavailable. Jake Connor, Bureta Faraimo, Mahe Fonua, Joe Cator, Andre Savelio and Manu Ma’u have all nursed injuries over lockdown and are fit to play. Adam Swift has also been left out following the recent birth of his child.

21-man squad: 1 Jamie Shaul, 2 Bureta Faraimo, 3 Carlos Tuimavave, 4 Josh Griffin, 6 Jake Connor, 7 Marc Sneyd, 9 Danny Houghton, 10 Chris Satae, 11 Josh Jones, 12 Manu Ma’u, 13 Ligi Sao, 14 Albert Kelly, 15 Joe Cator, 16 Jordan Johnstone, 20 Brad Fash, 21 Jordan Lane, 22 Josh Bowden, 23 Andre Savelio, 24 Mahe Fonua, 29 Gareth Ellis 33 Ratu Naulago.