James Batchelor has been ruled out until the Challenge Cup final after the Rugby Football League stood him down in line with concussion protocols.
Rugby league chiefs will head for Salford Red Devils on Wednesday for crisis talks aimed at ensuring that Friday night’s Betfred Super League game at Leeds Rhinos can go ahead as planned.
Richie Myler admits Super League clubs facing amateur teams is not a good look for the sport but stressed that Hull FC will give the Challenge Cup the respect it deserves.
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