Team news: Hull KR v Hull FC (Thurs)

Drew Darbyshire

Hull FC centre Carlos Tuimavave is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in Thursday’s derby against Hull KR.

Lee Radford has made two changes to his side that beat Catalans in France last weekend. Tuimavave and Mark Minichiello come in for Kieran Buchanan and Danny Washbrook.

Hull KR coach Tony Smith has also made two changes to his outfit that lost in London last time out. Will Dagger and Jimmy Keinhorst are replaced by Danny McGuire and Mitch Garbutt.

The televised Super League match takes place at the KCOM Craven Park on Thursday, 7:45pm kick-off.

Drew’s dabble: A successful drop goal to be kicked is priced at 9/4.

Hull KR’s 18-man squad: Chris Atkin, Ben Crooks, Josh Drinkwater, Mitch Garbutt, Craig Hall, Weller Hauraki, Luis Johnson, George Lawler, Tommy Lee, Kane Linnett, Harvey Livett, Danny McGuire, Mose Masoe, Robbie Mulhern, Daniel Murray, Adam Quinlan, Ryan Shaw, Joel Tomkins.

Hull FC’s 19-man squad: Jamie Shaul, Bureta Faraimo, Carlos Tuimavave, Josh Griffin, Albert Kelly, Marc Sneyd, Scott Taylor, Danny Houghton, Josh Bowden, Dean Hadley, Mark Minichiello, Joe Westerman, Jake Connor, Chris Green, Brad Fash, Sika Manu, Mickey Paea, Ratu Naulago, Andre Savelio.

Hull KR’s odds of claiming the bragging rights are 15/8, while Hull FC are priced at 4/9.

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