Duo in Rovers contention
Veterans Nick Fozzard and Stanley Gene are pushing for a return to the Hull KR side for their Magic Weekend clash with Warrington.
Last Updated: 30/04/09 4:21pm
Veterans Nick Fozzard and Stanley Gene are pushing for a return to the Hull KR side for their Magic Weekend clash with Warrington.
Rovers head to Murrayfield in fine spirits as they sit in the lofty heights of second place in the Super League table, three points behind leaders St Helens.
Both Gene and Fozzard have missed the last three games for Rovers with biceps injuries, but they stand a chance of returning for the trip to Scotland.
The pair will have fitness tests before the game, and while coach Justin Morgan is keen to get the duo back in action, he does not want to rush their return.
"Fozz and Stanley have been training this week," said Morgan. "I don't think both will play but one might. We'll make a call before we travel but they are both 50-50."
Morgan has also reported that Chev Walker is making encouraging progress after dislocating his shoulder and the centre could return ahead of schedule.
"Chev Walker is back in mainstream training, no contact yet, but he is only three or four weeks away," added Morgan.
A shoulder operation is expected to keep forward Rhys Lovegrove out for another eight weeks.
Warrington have begun to turn their season around with back-to-back victories doubling their points tally for the season.
The manner of their impressive victories over Bradford and Huddersfield, in which they scored a combined 98 points, also puts them in positive mood for the Murrayfield clash.
Squads: Tbc