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Barrie McDermott looks ahead to this weekend's Super League action

All the team news ahead of Friday's Super League fixtures featuring Leeds v Hull KR and St Helens v Hull.

Leeds Rhinos v Hull KR (8pm)

Leeds Rhinos' Carl Ablett is tackled by Warrington Wolves' Daryl Clark and Rhys Evans, Super League
Image: Carl Ablett is named in the Rhinos' 19-man squad

Stand-off Danny McGuire is set to feature for the first time since the opening weekend after recovering from the calf strain that delayed his comeback from a knee injury.

Brett Delaney and Carl Ablett also return but fellow back-rower Brett Ferres is still struggling with a slight strain and will not play, while prop Brad Singleton has not been named in Leeds' 19-man squad.

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Hull KR have been boosted of the return of four key players.

Head coach James Webster welcomes back Terry Campese, Chris Clarkson, James Green and Shaun Lunt in to the side as they play their third game in eight days.

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The quartet replace youngsters Joe Cator and Will Oakes in the squad while the injured John Boudebza and Ryan Shaw also miss the trip to Headingley.

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Leeds Rhinos: Zak Hardaker, Tom Briscoe, Kallum Watkins, Joel Moon, Danny McGuire, Rob Burrow, Keith Galloway, Beau Falloon, Adam Cuthbertson, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Carl Ablett, Liam Sutcliffe, Brett Delaney, Mitch Garbutt, Jimmy Keinhorst, Mitch Achurch, Anthony Mullally, Josh Walters, Ash Handley.

Hull KR: Mitch Allgood, Maurice Blair, Terry Campese, Chris Clarkson, Ben Cockayne, Kieran Dixon, James Green, James Greenwood, Graeme Horne, George Lawler, Shaun Lunt, Matty Marsh, Kieran Moran, Robbie Mulhern, Ken Sio, Iain Thornley, Dane Tilse, Joe Wardill, Adam Walker.

St Helens v Hull FC (8pm)

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Mark Minichiello of Hull FC in action during the First Utility Super League match between Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos at KC Stadium
Image: Mark Minichiello is named in the Hull FC 19-man squad

Hull FC coach Lee Radford could welcome back up to five players for his side's trip to St Helens.

Carlos Tuimavave, Mark Minichiello, Skia Mau, Mahe Fonua and Frank Prichard are all set to return to action after missing the 26-24 win over Warrington Wolves on Easter Monday. 

Fetuli Talanoa remains on the sidelines after sustaining a concussion in the match against Widnes earlier this month. 

St Helens have recalled Morgan Knowles into the side after their 20-12 victory over Widnes on Monday, with the back rower looking to make his third appearance of the Super League season.

St Helens: Jordan Turner, Travis Burns, Luke Walsh, Alex Walmsley, James Roby, Kyle Amor, Jon Wilkin, Louie McCarthy -Scarsbrook, Greg Richards, Andre Savelio, Luke Thompson, Dominique Peyroux, Theo Fages, Joe Greenwood, Matty Dawson, Jack Owens, Shannon McDonnell, Morgan Knowles, Ricky Bailey.

Hull FC: Jamie Shaul, Mahe Fonua, Carlos Tuimavave, Marc Sneyd, Scott Taylor, Danny Houghton, Liam Watts, Gareth Ellis, Mark Minichiello, Iafeta Palea'aesina, Chris Green, Dean Hadley, Steve Michaels, Curtis Naughton, Sika Manu, Josh Bowden, Frank Pritchard, Kirk Yeaman, Danny Washbrook.

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