Gareth Ellis has not been selected in Hull’s squad to face Catalans on Thursday.
The FC captain has been ‘rested’ ahead of the Challenge Cup Final against Warrington next week, with Lee Radford wrapping his leader in cotton wool ahead of the trip to Wembley.
As a result, Marc Sneyd has returned to the squad after missing last week’s victory over Widnes with an ankle injury. Sneyd’s replacement, Jordan Abdull, also retains his place in the squad after earning the man of the match award despite only being a late replacement for Sneyd.
Meanwhile, Catalans’ injury woe has continued, with Todd Carney, Jodie Broughton and Justin Horo all being ruled out following injury knocks. They are replaced by the young trio of Romain Navarrete, Antoni Maria and Jordan Sigismeau.
Hull FC squad to face Catalans: Jamie Shaul, Mahe Fonua, Carlos Tuimavave, Fetuli Talanoa, Marc Sneyd, Scott Taylor, Danny Houghton, Liam Watts, Mark Minichiello, Jordan Abdull, Chris Green, Jordan Thompson, Dean Hadley, Steve Michaels, Sika Manu, Josh Bowden, Frank Pritchard, Kirk Yeaman, Danny Washbrook
Catalans squad to face Hull FC: Tony Gigot, Vincent Duport, Louis Anderson, Paul Aiton, Rémi Casty, Glenn Stewart, Jason Baitieri, Dave Taylor, Julian Bousquet, Eloi Pelissier, Greg Mounis, Olivier Elima, Fouad Yaha, Morgan Escaré, Antoni Maria, Jordan Sigismeau, Lucas Albert, Romain Navarrete, Ben Garcia
