Wakefield v Hull: Team news
By Rob Lancaster
Last Updated: 17/08/07 10:30am
The Sky Sports cameras are at Belle Vue on Friday night as play-off contenders Wakefield and Hull FC go head-to-head.
The Wildcats defeated Harlequins 28-14 on home soil last time out to move above Warrington into fifth position in the table.
Now they welcome fourth-placed Hull knowing a win would see them leapfrog their opponents.
Coach John Kear will want another good result from his troops in their final home fixture of the regular season.
Hooker David March, one of five players being released at the end of the season, will lead the Wildcats out.
Sam Obst, who missed the game against Quins, is once again absent from Wakefield's squad after failing to shake off an ankle injury.
Loose forward Kevin Henderson has failed a fitness test on his knee injury and is likely to be replaced by teenager Dale Ferguson.
However, Duncan MacGillivray is available again following a spell on the sidelines.
Airlie Birds soaring
Hull head on their travels boosted by the likely return of Kirk Yeaman to their line-up.
The Great Britain centre was not risked in the home victory over Warrington last week due to stiffness but seems certain to return against Wakefield.
Prop Hutch Maiava also returns while full-back or winger Shaun Briscoe makes his 100th appearance.
Wayne Godwin has recovered from a broken foot and is back in training, though coach Peter Sharp is not ready to risk the hooker.
The Airlie Birds have won five out of their last six outings with their only reverse coming away to league leaders St Helens.
They also won 20-18 at Belle Vue this year, gaining revenge for a 19-6 loss to Wakefield in the fourth week of the campaign.