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Paul Cooke's future at Hull KR remains in doubt after he was left out of the 19-man squad for the clash with Catalans Dragons.
Last Updated: 01/08/08 3:23pm
Paul Cooke's future at Hull KR remains in doubt after he was left out of Justin Morgan's squad for Friday's clash with Catalans Dragons.
The 27-year-old was sensationally dropped for the Hull derby recently for disciplinary reasons despite being included in the original 19-man party for the game.
After the 44-18 defeat at the KC Stadium, Morgan stated; "He (Cooke) wasn't fit for selection during the week. I don't comment on rumour."
Although he has since held talks with Rovers and returned to training with the first team, Cooke has not been selected to face the Dragons.
Salford coach Shaun McRae, who will lead the Reds back into Super League next year, has already admitted he would be interested in signing a player who he knows from their time together at Hull FC.
Missing men
As well as Cooke, the Robins are missing Ben Fisher and New Zealander Jake Webster through injury.
However, there is better news concerning Shaun Briscoe, with the full-back ready to return to action after missing the last four games.
The Dragons head to Craven Park looking for revenge after suffering a 24-20 reverse in Perpignan in the second week of the season.
Their hopes of an away victory in front of the Sky Sports cameras are boosted by the availability of Adam Mogg, who is back from suspension.
Winger Younes Khattabi also returns to the squad after missing the 37-24 home loss to Leeds last time out through injury.
Hull KR squad: Briscoe, Cockayne, Fox, Welham, Lovegrove, Steel, Galea, Dobson, Crossman, Fisher, Mills, Vella, Gene, Chester, I'Anson, J. Netherton, Aizue, Watts, K. Netherton.
Catalans Dragons squad: Baile, Bosc, Carlaw, Casty, Chan, Croker, Duport, Elima, Gorrell, Greenshields, Griffi, Guisset, Khattabi, McGuire, Mogg, Mounis, Raguin, Touxagas, Wilson.