Hull FC team to play Huddersfield with Jake Connor in roaming role and strong forward bench

Hull FC head coach Brett Hodgson has named his 17-man-squad to take on Huddersfield Giants this Friday night. The Black and Whites have made two changes to the side.

Chris Satae is back in the fold following an ankle injury. The big prop will come off the bench in West Yorkshire. Elsewhere, Connor Wynne is included after his one week suspension and takes the left centre spot. There is no Mitieli Vulikijapani.

Jack Walker starts at fullback again, with Will Smith and Luke Gale in the halves. Danny Houghton completes the spine.

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Darnell McIntosh and Josh Simm are on the wings, with Jake Connor in his roaming centre role again. Up front, Kane Evans starts with Scott Taylor, with Ellis Longstaff and Jordan Lane in the back row positions. Brad Fash starts at loose forward.

The bench consists of Jack Brown, Joe Lovodua, Chris Satae and Matty Laidlaw. The four to miss out from the 21 are Mitieli Vulikijapani, Jacob Hookem, Harvey Barron and Jordan Johnstone.

Hull Starting XIII: Jack Walker; Darnell McIntosh, Jake Connor, Connor Wynne, Josh Simm; Will Smith, Luke Gale; Kane Evans, Danny Houghton, Scott Taylor; Ellis Longstaff, Jordan Lane; Brad Fash.

Hull Interchange: Chris Satae, Jack Brown, Joe Lovodua, Matty Laidlaw.

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