The head coaches of Hull FC and Castleford Tigers have confirmed their 21-man squads ahead of a clash at the MKM Stadium this weekend.
Hull FC have five returning players to the line-up after defeat to Wigan Warriors last time round. Ligi Sao and Denive Balmforth were both banned for a game but return for this one. Meanwhile, two big names return from injury, with Jack Walker and Danny Houghton back in the squad – with the latter set to make his 450th appearance for the club.
Sam Eseh, on loan from Wigan, was unavailable last week as the game was against his former club, but he’s back in the line-up for this one.
Dropping out are Matty Laidlaw, Lennon Bursell, Will Hutchinson and injured duo Jed Cartwright (head) and Ed Chamberlain (shoulder).
They still have eight other players out injured: Liam Sutcliffe, Davy Litten, Jake Trueman, Mitieli Vulikijapani, Nick Staveley, Charlie Severs, King Vuniyayawa and Will Kirby. Just five of their players with squad numbers 1-13 are included.
Meanwhile, for Castleford, there’s a welcome return to a 21-man squad for Cain Robb, with the young hooker back from injury.
Also coming in are Muizz Mustapha and George Lawler. Dropping out are Fletcher Rooney, Luis Johnson and Jacob Miller – the latter after some disappointing performances.
However, it seems that Jenson Windley will make his second start after a wonderful debut for the young man.
Hull FC 21-man squad
3 – Carlos Tuimavave
8 – Herman Ese’ese
9 – Danny Houghton
11 – Ligi Sao
13 – Brad Fash
15 – Jordan Lane
16 – Jack Ashworth
19 – Morgan Smith
21 – Will Gardiner
25 – Harvey Barron
26 – Lewis Martin
27 – Zach Jebson
28 – Denive Balmforth
31 – Jack Walker
37 – Logan Moy
40 – Jack Charles
44 – Tom Briscoe
45 – Yusuf Aydin
51 – Leon Ruan
52 – Sam Eseh
54 – Ryan Westerman
Castleford Tigers 21-man squad
1 Luke Hooley
5 Innes Senior
8 Liam Watts
9 Paul McShane
10 George Lawler
11 Elie El Zakhem
12 Alex Mellor
13 Joe Westerman
14 Liam Horne
16 Rowan Milnes
20 Muizz Mustapha
21 Sylvester Namo
23 Jason Qareqare
24 Cain Robb
25 Brad Martin
28 Will Tate
29 George Hill
32 Daniel Hindmarsh
34 Tex Hoy
35 Corey Hall
38 Jenson Windley
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