Hull FC have made four changes to their derby squad.
Hull FC prop Brad Fash.(Image: SW PIX)
Hull FC have been dealt their latest injury setback ahead of the 250th derby on Good Friday, with testimonial prop Brad Fash ruled out to a head knock. The 30-year-old’s knock came to light in the aftermath of Sunday’s win against Catalans Dragons with the player now undergoing the mandatory 11-day return-to-play protocols.
Fash is one of four changes to the squad, with young trio Will Kirby, Ben Johnson, and Lennon Clark also dropping out. In come Aidan Sezer, who will be given every chance to prove his fitness after a pec injury. Cade Cust also returns from a one-match suspension, while Joe Batchelor is poised to return after a six-week calf injury. Young centre Ryan Westerman is also included after returning to action for the reserves last week after an ankle injury.
Elsewhere, Amir Bourouh is named despite a groin issue saw him leave the field against Catalans. Zak Hardaker is also included again after starring in the halves last week, while Logan Moy keeps his place in the 21 after appearing at full-back last week. Jake Arthur also retains his place.
On the injury front, Fash is joined by Harvey Barron (ankle), Herman Ese’ese (Achilles), Jed Cartwright (hamstring), and Yusuf Aydin (ankle). Will Pryce and Joe Ward (both ACL) are out for the season.
Hull 21-man squad: 3. Davy Litten, 4. Zak Hardaker, 5. Lewis Martin, 6. Jake Arthur, 7. Aidan Sezer, 9. Amir Bourouh, 10. Harvie Hill, 11. Joe Batchelor, 13. John Asiata, 14. Cade Cust, 15. James Bell, 16. Sam Lisone, 18. Ligi Sao, 19. Tom Briscoe, 21. Arthur Romano. 22. Connor Bailey, 24. Logan Moy 25. Matty Laidlaw, 27. Callum Kemp, 29. Will Hutchinson, 31. Ryan Westerman