Hull FC faces another significant injury setback as the Super League team lineup is finalized, including the Castleford Tigers vs. Huddersfield Giants match.
Hull FC has endured a series of unfortunate injuries, with the latest being a season-ending ACL tear for star player Will Pryce. Adding to the woes, second-row player Joe Batchelor will be sidelined for six weeks due to a calf injury. This comes as a devastating blow to the team, which is already missing several key players.
The Black and Whites aim to recover from a recent heavy defeat to the Wigan Warriors, which also resulted in Will Pryce's injury. The team will face a determined York Knights side, who are eager to bounce back from a narrow loss to the Leeds Rhinos.
In other Super League action, the Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants will square off after both suffered narrow defeats in round two. The Tigers, led by Ryan Carr, have made two changes to their squad, welcoming back key players like Zac Cini and Jack Ashworth, who returns from a seven-game ban.
Meanwhile, the Huddersfield Giants are dealing with injury concerns, as Luke Robinson has named a 20-man squad for the game. Sam Hewitt is suspended, while Archie Sykes and Marshall Land are also out. The Giants have called up Zach Brown and Jacob Algar, but Adam Swift, Niall Evalds, and Adam Clune are still a few weeks away from returning. Long-term absentees Harry Rushton and Joe Greenwood remain on the sidelines.
The Super League team news includes:
Hull FC
- John Cartwright makes four changes, with Will Pryce and Joe Batchelor dropping out due to injury.
- Logan Moy and Lloyd Kemp are also out, indicating a potential full-back role for Davy Litten.
- The 21-man squad features players like Zak Hardaker, Jake Arthur, John Asiata, and Will Kirby.
York Knights
- Two changes are made to the squad, with Kieran Buchanan and John Sagaga dropping out.
- New signings Myles Harrison and David Nofoualuma are included.
- Nofoualuma joins on loan from Newcastle Thunder, while Harrison returns from a loan at the same club.
Castleford Tigers
- Ryan Carr makes two changes, with Alex Mellor and Brock Greacan out due to injury.
- Zac Cini returns, and Jack Ashworth makes his debut after a seven-game ban.
- Semi Valemei, Louis Senior, and Cain Robb remain injured.
Huddersfield Giants
- Luke Robinson's 20-man squad includes players like Taane Milne, Sam Halsall, and Tristan Powell.
- Sam Hewitt is suspended, while Archie Sykes and Marshall Land are out.
- Zach Brown and Jacob Algar are called up, with long-term injuries to Adam Swift, Niall Evalds, and Adam Clune.
