Hull v Quins: Teams
Hull FC coach Richard Agar has made three changes to his squad for the visit of Harlequins on Friday night.
Last Updated: 26/02/10 5:08pm
Hull FC coach Richard Agar has made three changes to his squad as he attempts to return to winning ways against Harlequins on Friday night.
Agar watched his Airlie Birds crash to their first Super League defeat of the season last time out when Crusaders RL claimed a narrow 18-16 victory.
Captain Sean Long, who missed the south Wales reverse with a hamstring injury remains sidelined, while there is no place for Mike Burnett or Jordan Tansey.
Danny Tickle does return following a groin injury however, while Mark Calderwood and Sam Moa feature in a squad for the first time this season.
Calderwood comes back into the fold after returning from the hamstring injury which has prevented him playing in the opening three matches of the campaign.
Harlequins also welcome back key personnel for the KC Stadium showdown.
Chad Randall and Danny Ward are both available for selection after missing last Sunday's friendly match against Melbourne Storm.
Promising youngsters Ben Bolger and Martyn Smith, who both impressed against the NRL champions, also make Brian McDermott's 19-man squad.
Speaking ahead of the trip north, McDermott told the club's official website: "We got out of the Melbourne match what we needed to, despite going into the game with several injuries.
"We got things done and at times, we were very strong against what everyone recognises to be a very good team.
"In terms of our preparations for Hull, we have focused more on our last Super League game against Catalans. We defended very strongly during that victory, a trait we'd like to carry on.
"Hull have recruited strongly over the off season, and the new recruits are playing well for them and having a good effect on the team."
Hull FC squad: Berrigan, T. Briscoe, Calderwood, Cusack, Dowes, Fitzgibbon, Hall, Horne, Houghton, Lauaki, Manu, Moa, O'Meley, Radford, Tickle, Turner, Washbrook, Whiting, Yeaman.
Harlequins RL squad: Bolger, Bryan, Clubb, Esders, Golden, Howell, Jones-Bishop, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Melling, O'Callaghan, Orr, Randall, Sharp, Smith, Temata, Ward, Wilkes, Williams, Williamson.