Hull FC make Carlos Tuimavave decision as Denive Balmforth in after hooker reshuffle

Simon Grix has named his Hull FC side to take on Leeds Rhinos this Saturday afternoon. The Black and Whites welcome back Carlos Tuimavave to their lineup, with the centre set for a first appearance in three months.

Elsewhere, Denive Balmforth is named on the interchange and set for a third appearance of the year. Danny Houghton drops out of the side. The veteran hooker has been dealing with an ongoing rib issue this season.

Logan Moy keeps his place at full-back. The teenage is once again preferred to Jack Walker having signed a new three-year deal at the club.

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Lewis Martin is back on the wing after missing the last two games. He replaces Harvey Barron who is out due to concussion protocols. Tom Briscoe is on the other wing, with Liam Sutcliffe completing the three-quarter line. Jake Trueman is named in the halves alongside Ben Reynolds, who will make his home debut after two appearances on the road.

Up front, Herman Ese'ese starts with Ligi Sao at prop. Morgan Smith is named at hooker. Jordan Lane and Cam Scott occupy the back row positions, with Brad Fash at loose-forward.

Balmforth is joined on the bench by Jack Ashworth, Yusuf Aydin, and Tiaki Chan. Davy Litten is the 18th man.

Hull Starting XIII: 37. Logan Moy; 44. Tom Briscoe, 3. Carlos Tuimavave, 4. Liam Sutcliffe, 26. Lewis Martin; 6. Jake Trueman, 47. Ben Reynolds; 8. Herman Ese'ese, 19. Morgan Smith, 12. Ligi Sao; 12. Jordan Lane, 17. Cam Scott; 13. Brad Fash.

Interchange: 16. Jack Ashworth, 45. Yusuf Aydin, 28. Denive Balmforth, 46. Tiaki Chan

18th man: 25. Davy Litten

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