Ellis returns to Huddersfield squad

Paul Anderson has named Jamie Ellis in his Huddersfield Giants 19-man squad for their game against Catalans Dragons this weekend.

Ellis has been out for the Giants since a 34-18 defeat to Widnes in March, but is set to make his return in the South of France this weekend.

The scrum half is the only change to Anderson’s squad following last week’s Challenge Cup victory over Leeds Rhinos, who replaces Jared Simpson. 

Squad is as follows: 2. Jermaine McGillvary 3. Leroy Cudjoe 4. Joe Wardle 5. Aaron Murphy 6. Danny Brough 7. Jamie Ellis 8. Eorl Crabtree 9. Ryan Hinchcliffe 12. Michael Lawrence 15. Kyle Wood 16. Sam Rapira 17. Ukuma Ta’ai 18. Jake Connor 19. Josh Johnson 21. Nathan Mason 22. Oliver Roberts 25. Tyler Dickinson 31. Sam Wood 34. Ryan Brierley