The winger has not been named in Hull KR’s 21-man squad to face Warrington Wolves in the final round of the regular Super League season.
Joe Burgess will miss the final round of the regular Super League season, having not been named in Willie Peters’ 21-man squad to take on Warrington Wolves.
The 30-year-old winger, who has scored 21 tries in 23 appearances across all competitions this year, has missed the last fortnight due to injury.
He pulled out of the derby earlier this month during the captain’s run due to a tight calf, but was expected to return for the trip to Wakefield Trinity. However, the three-time England international missed the Round 26 tie, and is absent again this week.
Having made his long-awaited return from injury against Wakefield, centre Oliver Gildart is named again. He partnered Jack Broadbent at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, with the utility star replacing Burgess. Noah Booth also featured on the wing in the Hull derby victory at Sewell Group Craven Park, scoring a try in the 18-4 result. The rising winger has been included in this week’s extended squad.
Goal-kicking back-rower Rhyse Martin returns after serving his two-match suspension.
Hull KR are within reach of a first-ever League Leaders’ Shield of the Super League era, and a win on Thursday would secure a second title of the campaign following the historic Challenge Cup triumph earlier this year over Sam Burgess’ outfit. As things stand, they are two points ahead on the table over reigning champions Wigan Warriors, and with a greater points difference.
Hull KR 21-man squad: Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Jack Broadbent, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown, Eribe Doro, Bill Leyland, Arthur Mourgue, Noah Booth.