The Challenge Cup Third Round takes place this weekend, and Super League sides playing on Friday night have confirmed their squads.
Warrington Wolves have already named their first 13, and it is a strong starting line-up as they prepare to take on Sheffield Eagles.
Now, St Helens, Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants have also confirmed their travelling sides, though they are only extended, 21-man lists.
There are 16 ties this weekend, and each club will be looking to progress to the last 16, which will take place in March.
Super League sides name 21-man squads for Challenge Cup
St Helens:
Starting with the Saints, who take on Workington Town in a game that will be broadcast live on The Sportsman, they have gone strong in what is their first competitive game under Paul Rowley.
Only Mark Percival and Curtis Sironen are absent from the first 17, as the likes of David Klemmer, Jacob Host and Jackson Hastings look to make their official debut for the club.
Owen Dagnall will look to make his first appearance since suffering a torn hamstring against Hull FC towards the end of last season. The youngster excelled in his first opportunity in the side, scoring eight tries in 11 Super League appearances.
St Helens 21-man squad:1. Jack Welsby, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Harry Robertson, 5. Deon Cross, 6. Tristan Sailor, 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Alex Walmsley, 9. Daryl Clark, 10. Matty Lees, 12. Shane Wright, 13. David Klemmer, 14. Jacob Host, 15. George Delaney, 16. Matt Whitley, 17. George Whitby, 22. Joe Shorrocks, 24. Owen Dagnall, 25. Nene Macdonald, 28. Jake Davies, 31. Jackson Hastings, Tom Humphreys.
Hull FC:
John Cartwright has also gone very strong, as FC prepare to take on Salford RLFC.
One notable absentee is Lewis Martin, who earlier this week signed a new long-term deal to keep him at the club until the end of 2030. The winger picked up a knock in the pre-season friendly defeat to Wigan, and won’t be risked.
Aidan Sezer returns to the side after missing out in the two pre-season games, whilst winger Tom Briscoe will make his 450th career appearance, should he be selected.
Hull FC 21-man squad: 1. Will Pryce, 2 Harvey Barron, 3. Davy Litten, 4. Zak Hardaker, 6. Jake Arthur, 7. Aidan Sezer, 9. Amir Bourouh, 10. Harvie Hill, 11. Joe Batchelor, 12 Jed Cartwright, 14. Cade Cust, 16. Sam Lisone, 18. Ligi Sao, 19. Tom Briscoe, 20. Yusuf Aydin, 21. Arthur Romano, 22. Connor Bailey, 23. Brad Fash, 25. Matty Laidlaw, 26. Hugo Salabio, 32. Lloyd Kemp
Huddersfield Giants:
Luke Robinson’s men will surely have a sense of deja vu, after facing Hunslet at this stage of the competition last year, too.
Niall Evalds and Adam Clune won’t feature at the South Leeds Stadium, though Oliver Russell is set to make his first appearance for the club since returning on a permanent deal.
Asher O’Donnell and Chris Patolo will look to get their first taste of Challenge Cup action, as they also prepare to make their competitive debuts for the club.
Huddersfield Giants 21-man squad:Â 2. Adam Swift, 3. Jacob Gagai, 4. Taane Milne, 5. Sam Halsall, 6. Tui Lolohea, 8. Tristan Powell, 9. Zac Woolford, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Asher O’Donnell, 12. Sam Hewitt, 13. Harry Rushton, 14. Fenton Rogers, 15. Matty English, 16. George King, 17. Joe Greenwood, 18. Kieran Rush, 19. Liam Sutcliffe, 20. Mathieu Cozza, 21. George Flanagan Jr, 23. Chris Patolo, 32. Oliver Russell.
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