Hull FC to miss two key men for derby, Houghton to return

Two key players of the Hull FC- Manu Mau and Gareth Ellis will miss the upcoming Hull derby. Both players have been sidelined due to injury after superb performances in their side's 30-4 win over Leeds Rhinos. However, the Black and Whites have been boosted by the comeback of Danny Houghton, who is set to make his 350th appearance for his side after recovering from thumb surgery. Meantime, Hull Kingston Rovers have made just one change to their squad, as Mikey Lewis is replaced by Dean Hadley, who could return after a nasty thumb injury. Hull FC: Jamie Shaul, Bureta Faraimo, Carlos Tuimavave, Josh Griffin, Jake Connor, Mark Sneyd, Danny Houghton, Tevita Satae, Josh Jones, Ligi Sao, Albert Kelly, Jordan Johnstone, Brad Fash, Masi Matongo, Jordan Lane, Josh Bowden, Andre Savelio, Mahe Fonua, Ratu Naulago. Hull Kingston Rovers: Adam Quinlan, Ben Crooks, Shaun Kenny-Dowell, Kane Linnett, Greg Minkin, Jordan Abdull, Robbie Mulhern, Harvey Livett, Dean Hadley, Mitch Garbutt, George Lawler, Dan Murray, Kyle Trout, Jez Litten, Will Dagger, Matty Gee, Will Maher, Elliot Minchella, Matty Storton, Jamie Ellis, Ryan Brierley. The Hull derby will take place on Friday, February 7, at the KCOM Stadium. Source- Total Rugby League