Hull FC have named their side to take on York Knights.
Ethan O’Neill in action for Hull FC.(Image: SW PIX)
Andy Last has made three changes to his Hull FC matchday side to take on York Knights at the LNER Community Stadium this Thursday evening.
The Black and Whites’ interim coach welcomes back new permanent signing Ethan O’Neill to the team, with the former Leeds Rhinos forward signing a two-a-half-year deal at the club. The back rower is joined by Harvey Barron, who returns to action after passing his return-to-play protocols from a head injury, and Yusuf Aydin, who makes his return from a six-game absence due to suspension.
They replace Jeremiah Mata’utia, who has returned to Leeds Rhinos after completion of his one month loan, Davy Litten, who is out due to a failed HIA, and Jed Cartwright, who has joined St Helens on loan for a month with a view to a permanent deal.
At full-back, Logan Moy keeps his place once again, with Barron and Lewis Martin on the wings. Tom Briscoe and Zak Hardaker line up in the centres, with Jake Arthur and Aidan Sezer paired in the halves.
Up front, Herman Ese’ese starts at prop alongside Harvie Hill, with Amir Bourouh at hooker. O’Neill and Joe Batchelor are in the back row, with James Bell at loose-forward.
On the bench, Aydin is joined by Cade Cust, Hugo Salabio, and young back row forward Lennon Clark. Matty Laidlaw is the 18th man.
Hull Starting XIII: 24. Logan Moy; 2. Harvey Barron, 19. Tom Briscoe, 4. Zak Hardaker, 5. Lewis Martin; 6. Jake Arthur, 7. Aidan Sezer; 8. Herman Ese’ese, 9. Amir Bourouh, 10. Harvie Hill; 11. Joe Batchelor, 39. Ethan O’Neill; 15. James Bell.
Interchange: 14. Cade Cust, 20. Yusuf Aydin, 26. Hugo Salabio, 36. Lennon Clark. 18th Player: 25. Matty Laidlaw
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