Brett Hodgson's honest Hull FC assessment after Huddersfield defeat as he explains Tuimavave and Lane absences

Brett Hodgson was hugely disappointed by his side’s performance against Huddersfield Giants at the John Smith’s Stadium. The Black and Whites lost 24-16 to the Giants as they saw their hopes of winning the Challenge Cup ended for another year.

Hull got over the line on three occasions as Manu Ma’u, Andre Savelio and Darnell McIntosh touched down but it wasn’t enough against the West Yorkshire outfit, who scored through Ricky Leutele, Tui Lolohea and Chris McQueen.

“Disappointing,” Hodgson said after the game. “Too many players not performing at their best.

“I thought they were very good and did exactly what we thought they would do, complete high and win the game based on their effort, we just weren’t willing to do the same. Rugby league is a very simple game and if you lose your battles consistently from minute one to 80, you’ll eventually be on the wrong side of the scoreline.

“I think that’s where we were today, we wanted to turn up and win it easily rather than ripping in and doing what’s got us to this position and that’s hard work. We had moments of it and I think that we had individuals that at moments were good.

“There were too many moments where we just weren’t clinical or good enough.”

The Black and Whites must regather themselves quickly as focus turns to the Hull derby on Good Friday and the head coach will be checking on the fitness of Carlos Tuimavave once again.

Tuimavave is struggling with a calf injury and Hodgson has moved to clear up his and Jordan Lane's absence.

“Laney was on form,” Hodgson admitted. “I felt the other boys in the middle were playing very well and Laney has a couple of things to fix up.

“Carlos is still his calf. It’s one we’re monitoring and trying to find out why it’s having this