John Cartwright has made two changes to his Hull FC side to face Leigh Leopards this Thursday night. The Black and Whites take on the Leythers in Super League round 12, with both changes coming on the interchange.
Set for his second appearance of the season, Matty Laidlaw is selected in place of Brad Fash, while there is also a spot for Denive Balmforth. He replaces Jordan Rapana, who is ruled out with a head injury, with Tom Briscoe, as expected, promoted to the starting side.
At full-back, Will Pryce starts once again, with Lewis Martin and Harvey Barron on the wings. Briscoe is joined at centre by Davy Litten. Cade Cust partners Aidan Sezer in the halves, with the latter playing his 250th first-grade appearance.
Up front, Herman Ese’ese starts at prop alongside Liam Knight. Amir Bourouh is at hooker. In the back row, Zak Hardaker and Ed Chamberlain get the nod again with John Asiata at loose forward.
Balmforth and Laidlaw are joined on the bench by Jack Ashworth and Sam Eseh. Yusuf Aydin is the 18th man.
Hull Starting XIII: 6. Will Pryce; 22. Lewis Martin, 20. Davy Litten, 5. Tom Briscoe, 2. Harvey Barron; 14. Cade Cust, 7. Aidan Sezer; 8. Herman Ese’ese, 9. Amir Bourouh, 40. Liam Knight; 3. Zak Hardaker, 4. Ed Chamberlain; 13. John Asiata
Interchange: 17. Jack Ashworth, 25. Denive Balmforth, 27. Matty Laidlaw, 39. Sam Eseh 18th Man: 16. Yusuf Aydin