Hull FC have up to a dozen players missing through either injury or suspension going into the Magic Weekend Derby against Hull KR. With another three all handed suspensions, the Black and Whites moved quickly to secure the loan signings of Jack Walker, Josh Simm and Ellis Longstaff, announcing all three deals on Tuesday.
That means it will be a much changed Hull team that takes on the old enemy up in Newcastle. Here Hull Live takes a look at how Brett Hodgson's side could potentially line up come Sunday evening.
Injured - Jake Connor, Adam Swift, Carlos Tuimavave, Andre Savelio, Manu Ma'u, Joe Cator, Cameron Scott, Jacob Hookem
Hull FC name Reserves squad to play Hull KR with notable omissions involved in first team squad
Suspended - Ligi Sao, Kane Evans, Jordan Johnstone, Mitieli Vulikijapani
Playing Reserves on Wednesday - Marcus Walker, Aidan Burrell, Harvey Barron, Denive Balmforth, Davy Litten
Brought in to add some stability to the position, Walker is likely to slot straight in at fullback. The Leeds loanee has just returned from a hamstring injury, but he has plenty of experience at this level.
The slender winger looked to have taken a knock against Leeds, but he did make it through to the end of the game. Hodgson said he was fine in his post-match press conference, though, and with no update as of yet, we've based his selection on that.
The St Helens outside back can play either centre or wing, but it's the former where his Hull debut could lay. He scored two tries against the Black and Whites whilst playing for the Saints back in February.
The young gun was on the wing last week but he was still one of Hull's better performers. He should be back in his favoured centre position against Hull KR - a spot he wants
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