John Cartwright has made three changes to his Hull FC side to take on Huddersfield Giants this Saturday afternoon, with Liam Watts back in the matchday lineup for the first time in four months.
The prop, who has recovered from a knee injury, is joined by Amir Bourouh and Sam Eseh, with all three personal changes coming on the bench. They replace Brad Fash, who has picked up an injury in training, Will Hutchinson, and Matty Laidlaw.
The full back line is unchanged from last week’s impressive win away at Wigan Warriors. Zak Hardaker keeps his place at full-back, with Harvey Barron and Lewis Martin on the wings and Jordan Rapana and Davy Litten in the centre. Jack Charles is partnered with Aidan Sezer in the halves.
Up front, Cartwright has also opted for the same starting middles, with Herman Ese’ese and Liam Knight named at prop. Cade Cust is at hooker, with Yusuf Adyin at loose forward. Jack Ashworth is promoted from the interchange to the starting side, with the forward joining Jed Cartwright in the back row.
Tom Briscoe, an unused interchange last week, is joined by Bourouh, Eseh, and Watts. Laidlaw is the 18th man.
Hull Starting XIII: 3. Zak Hardaker; 2. Harvey Barron, 1. Jordan Rapana, 20. Davy Litten, 22. Lewis Martin; 24. Jack Charles, 7. Aidan Sezer; 8. Herman Ese’ese, 14. Cade Cust, 40. Liam Knight; 17. Jack Ashworth, 11. Jed Cartwright; 16. Yusuf Aydin
Interchange: 5. Tom Briscoe, 9. Amir Bourouh, 39. Sam Eseh, 41. Liam Watts. 18th Man: 27. Matty Laidlaw