Hull KR v St Helens: Lachlan Coote returns to face former club Saints

Drew Darbyshire
Lachlan Coote Hull KR

Lachlan Coote in action for Hull KR

Hull KR will welcome back Scotland international full-back Lachlan Coote for Friday night’s clash with his former club St Helens at Craven Park.

The 31-year-old has recovered from his hamstring injury he sustained in the opening round defeat against Wigan.

Tony Smith’s side have also been boosted by the return of Tonga powerhouse Albert Vete. He has served his two-match ban.

And 331 days from his last appearance for Hull KR, Elliot Minchella made his return for the Robins last week and will be looking to retain his place this week against Saints.

Dean Hadley and Korbin Sims keep their places in the Hull KR squad after proving their fitness this week.

Towering winger Sam Wood could make his 100th career appearance if given the nod by Smith.

Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e misses out this week. The young full-back will feature for the Robins’ reserves against Bradford.


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Meanwhile, St Helens coach Kristian Woolf has made one change to his squad that beat Wakefield last time out. James Bell comes in for the suspended back-rower Curtis Sironen.

Tonga centre Will Hopoate is again included after missing the last two games and has a chance to feature in the matchday 17 this week.

Hull KR: Coote, Takairangi, Kenny-Dowall, Hall, Adbull, Vete, Parcell, King, Hadley, Linnett, Storton, Litten, Sims, Minchella, Keinhorst, Dagger, Lewis, Wood, Richards, Garratt, Halton.

St Helens: Welsby, Makinson, Hopoate, Percivsl, Lomax, Dodd, Walmsley, Roby, Lees, Mata’utia, Batchelor, Knowles, Lussick, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Paasi, Amor, Wingfield, Bell, Simm, Davies, Hurrell.

The Super League round four fixture takes place at Craven Park on Friday, 8pm kick-off.

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