Tony Smith has named a 22-man squad for Sunday’s pre-season friendly against Wigan Warriors, in association with Jadan Press.
As the club celebrate the testimonial fixture of club icon Scott Taylor, the Black & Whites take on the reigning champions in their final action ahead of the start of the Betfred Super League season in two weeks time.
Smith has named a strong squad for FC’s first friendly at the MKM Stadium since 2018, with six of Hull’s new recruits set to feature – Nu Brown, Herman Ese’ese, Franklin Pele, Jayden Okunbor, Jack Ashworth and Jack Walker are all included.
Speaking to hullfc.com, Tony Smith, said: “It’s our final hit-out ahead of the start of the season so I’m keen to go in strong against a tough Wigan side.
“We’ve got plenty of positives out of the friendlies against both Bradford and Doncaster, but taking on the champions is an important final test for us before the season gets underway.
“Places in the squad for Round One are still up for grabs, so I’m hoping to see players taking the opportunity and battling for the chance to feature in the Derby.”
On the absentees in his side, he added: “Liam Tindall broke his thumb in training last week, which means he’s going to be unavailable for us. He’s seeing a consultant on Thursday to assess the severity of the issue.
“Morgan Smith also picked up a bit of a knee strain in the friendly against Doncaster – we’re hoping he will be available for us for Round One.”
The full 22-man squad can be found below:
1 – Tex Hoy
3- Carlos Tuimavave
4 – Liam Sutcliffe
5 – Darnell McIntosh
7 – Fa’amanu Brown
8 – Herman Ese’ese
9 – Danny Houghton
10 – Franklin Pele
11 – Jayden Okunbor
12 – Ligi Sao
13 – Brad Fash
14 – Joe Cator
15 – Jordan Lane
16 – Jack Ashworth
17 – Cam Scott
20 – Jack Brown
21 – Will Gardiner
23 – Davy Litten
26 – Lewis Martin
31 – Jack Walker
40 – Jack Charles
– Scott Taylor
Tickets for the fixture remain available online at ticketing.hullfc.com, in person from club retail stores, and over the phone by calling 01482 505600. Tickets will also be available on the day of the game, both online up until kick-off where supporters can print their ticket at home, or download a QR code to scan at the turnstile – cash turnstiles will also be in operation for this fixture.
This is a ticket only fixture – membership cards will not be valid for this game.
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