Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. Jack Ashworth is named and will hope to shake off a sickness bug to play. But despite the setbacks, Cartwright still has options, with many variables on how his side can line up.
The first of those headaches comes in the centre, with Hull needing to replace Hardaker. There are options. Chamberlain can be a straight swap, and there is an option to put Jordan Rapana there with Logan Moy coming into full-back.
Moy is a good option for the bench too, especially with Bourouh out, with the ability to play one, seven, or nine. As for hooker, Denive Balmforth could get the nod from the start, either spelt with Moy or further afield, Callum Kemp, Cade Cust, or Will Hutchinson, who is named in the There are some spine variables to go at there.
However, how much Cartwright will want to change a winning dynamic at Catalans is up for debate. In the back row, Chamberlain, pending the outcome of the vacant centre spot, is an option, as is Kirby, who is highly regarded and who gave a good account of himself in the Challenge Cup against York Acorn earlier this month. Brad Fash can also play there and did so after Cartwright's injury in Perpignan.
Ligi Sao has experience in the role. However, Cartwright will also factor in his bench rotation when coming to a back row decision, especially given the outcome of Ashworth. On that front, Hugo Salabio will be raring to go after being named as the 18th man last week, and could join Sao as middle interchanges. Will Gardiner, who also comes into the squad, is also an option.
