Wakefield Wildcats v Hull FC: Super League preview
Last Updated: 01/07/15 8:29pm
Wakefield coach Brian Smith has included all four new signings in his 19-man squad for Wednesday’s Super League clash with Hull FC.
Kevin Locke, Jordan Tansey, Anthony Walker and Michael Sio are all expected to feature in the Rapid Solicitors Stadium contest as the Wildcats attempt to halt a 16-match losing streak.
However, the hosts are without five forwards due to injury, including skipper Danny Kirkmond.
“I was proud of the performance from the boys last Saturday against Catalans Dragons, they worked extremely hard in what were very tough conditions,” said Smith.
“There is still some work that needs to be done but there are a lot of positives to take into this game.
“I am pleased to have added four players to the squad last week, I have been very impressed with them during training and I am looking forward to see what they can do on the field.”
Hull FC are on a three-game losing run that includes back-to-back losses to Leeds Rhinos and head coach Lee Radford has rotated his squad for the first of two games in five days against Wakefield.
Mark Minichello, Leon Pryce and Richard Whiting are all rested, with Chris Green, Curtis Naughton and Dean Hadley named in the Airlie Birds’ 19-man squad.
Wakefield Wildcats: Chris Annakin, Joe Arundel, Pita Godinet, Ben Kavanagh, Ian Kirke, Kevin Locke, Reece Lyne, Paul McShane, Jacob Miller, Jon Molloy, Richard Owen, Matt Ryan, Nick Scruton, Mickael Simon, Michael Sio, Tim Smith, Jordan Tansey, Anthony Walker, Danny Washbrook.
Hull FC: Jordan Abdull, Josh Bowden, Gareth Ellis, Chris Green, Dean Hadley, Danny Houghton, Tom Lineham, Steve Michaels, Curtis Naughton, Mickey Paea, Iafeta Palea’aesina, Jordan Rankin, Setaimata Sa, Jamie Shaul, Fetuli Talanoa, Jordan Thompson, Liam Watts, Joe Westerman, Kirk Yeaman.