Willie Peters has named his 21-player squad for Thursday’s Super League opener.
Hull KR begin their Super League title defence this Thursday away to newcomers York Knights.
Head coach Willie Peters has urged his Hull KR players to set the tone from the off, naming a strong 21-man squad for their Super League opener away to newcomers York Knights.
The reigning champions are putting the World Club Challenge and Las Vegas firmly to the back of their minds for now, fully focused on the immediate task ahead as they travel to the LNER Community Stadium to begin their title defence.
It will be a historic occasion for York, who are set to play their first-ever Super League match following promotion to the top flight.
Forward Sam Luckley has been named in the squad after undergoing off-season knee surgery and could make his return after missing pre-season and the third round of the Challenge Cup.
New recruit Tom Amone misses out after breaking his hand during preparations for the new campaign, though there is optimism the 2023 Dream Team prop will be available for next week’s showdown with Brisbane Broncos at the MKM Stadium.
After being rested for the Challenge Cup tie against community club Lock Lane – a match in which the Robins claimed a club-record 104-0 victory – Mikey Lewis, Peta Hiku, Jez Litten, Joe Burgess and Jai Whitbread all return to Hull KR ’s extended squad.
Hull KR 21-player squad: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Jack Broadbent, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Jack Brown, Karl Lawton, Noah Booth, Bill Leyland, Tom Whitehead.