{"id":584360,"date":"2026-05-14T22:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T22:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/584360\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T22:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T22:20:10","slug":"st-helens-make-matty-lees-replacement-call-as-on-loan-huddersfield-giants-winger-makes-return-after-13-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/584360\/","title":{"rendered":"St Helens make Matty Lees replacement call as on-loan Huddersfield Giants winger makes return after 13 months"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The team news for tonight\u2019s clash between Huddersfield Giants and St Helens has been confirmed, with the away side making multiple changes following last week\u2019s Challenge Cup semi-final defeat.<\/p>\n

Huddersfield confirmed last week that Jim Lenihan would take over as the new permanent head coach, effective immediately.<\/p>\n

However, he has not yet arrived in the UK meaning it will likely be Liam Finn\u2019s last game in charge as interim boss before he moves back to an assistant role.<\/p>\n

The Giants will be looking to impress in front of their new boss, even though he won\u2019t be able to watch the performance in person.<\/p>\n

Saints meanwhile, have made multiple switches, some forced and some not.<\/p>\n

Paul Rowley had plenty to deal with this week in terms of team selection, with two of his forwards dropping out through injury.<\/p>\n

Huddersfield Giants v St Helens Team News:<\/p>\n

Starting with the home side, Adam Clune is out for four months so Oliver Russell slots in alongside Tui Lolohea in the halves.<\/p>\n

Lee Kershaw has joined on loan from Hull KR, and he makes his first Super League appearance since April 2025, where he featured on loan for Castleford Tigers.<\/p>\n

Connor Wrench is absent, meaning there is a first start of the season for Lewis Jagger.<\/p>\n

Moving on to the away side, and Kyle Feldt has missed out on selection despite being cleared of a HIA issue.<\/p>\n

Matty Lees (knee) and Noah Stephens (HIA) drop out of the side after their respective injuries meaning Alex Walmsley starts the game whilst Curtis Sironen returns on the bench.<\/p>\n

Jonny Lomax will make his 400th career appearance, should he feature off the bench.<\/p>\n

Huddersfield Giants:\u00a0Niall Evalds, Adam Swift, Jacob Gagai, Lewis Jagger, Lee Kershaw, Tui Lolohea, Oliver Russell, Tristan Powell, Zac Woolford, Fenton Rogers, Asher O\u2019Donnell, Chris Patolo, Harry Rushton<\/p>\n

Bench:\u00a0Taane Milne, George King, Matty English, Cole Geyer<\/p>\n

St Helens:\u00a0Tristan Sailor, Owen Dagnall, Harry Robertson, Deon Cross, Lewis Murphy, Jack Welsby, Jackson Hastings, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, David Klemmer, Shane Wright, Matt Whitley, Joe Shorrocks<\/p>\n

Bench:\u00a0Jonny Lomax, Curtis Sironen, George Delaney, Jake Davies<\/p>\n

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