Simon Grix mixes up Hull FC side as five changes made for Castleford Tigers clash

Simon Grix has left Jack Walker out of his Hull FC side for tonight's game at Castleford Tigers, with Logan Moy instead getting the nod at full-back. Elsewhere, the Black and Whites welcome back two key forwards to their line-up, with Brad Fash and Jack Ashworth returning from injury.

Harvey Barron is also set to make his first Super League appearance in three months, with Ben Reynolds making his club debut. In total, Grix has made five changes to his match-day side, with Lewis Martin, Jack Charles, Joe Cator, Franklin Pele, and Walker making way.

Taking on Castleford in West Yorkshire, Moy, who has signed a new three-year deal at the club, starts at the back with Barron getting the nod on the wing. Tom Briscoe is on the other flank. Cam Scott and Liam Sutcliffe are in the centres, while Jake Trueman is partnered in the halves by Reynolds.

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Up front, Herman Ese’ese starts with Yusuf Aydin at prop. Danny Houghton is at hooker. The veteran dummy-half will make his 450th career appearance, with three England Knights games added to his 446 outings for Hull to date.

In the back row, Jordan Lane and Ligi Sao are selected, with Fash making his first competitive appearance of the season at loose-forward after recovering from an ankle injury. On the bench, Ashworth is joined by Morgan Smith, Zach Jebson, and Tiaki Chan. Martin is the 18th man.

Hull Starting XIII: 37. Logan Moy; 44. Tom Briscoe, 17. Cam Scott, 4. Liam Sutcliffe, 25. Harvey Barron; 6. Jake Trueman, 47. Ben Reynolds; 8. Herman Ese’ese, 9. Danny Houghton, 45. Yusuf Aydin; 15. Jordan Lane, 12. Ligi Sao; 13. Brad Fash.

Interchange: 16. Jack Ashworth, 19. Morgan Smith, 27. Zach Jebson, 46. Tiaki Chan

18th man: 26. Lewis Martin

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