DANIEL Holdsworth looks set to return to action when Hull FC head to Bradford Bulls on Friday after shaking off his recent calf injury.
The Aussie stand-off has been missing since picking up the problem in the Black and Whites' recent home loss to Wakefield.
Hull had initially hoped he would make his return in Saturday's 24-13 Challenge Cup quarter-final victory at Catalan, but he was not risked with coach Peter Gentle again pairing Aaron Heremaia in the halves with Jacob Miller.
However, with an extra week's rest, the 29-year-old will provide Gentle with a timely boost, as Hull now look to get their Super League top-six bid back on track.
Although Hull were successful with Heremaia again slotting into the halves against Catalan, Holdsworth is likely to go straight back into the starting line-up to face a Bradford side battling to keep their own hopes of making the play-offs alive.
Gentle will be keen to switch Heremaia back to his role off the bench, as this allows him to spell hooker Danny Houghton, who has played lots of minutes in recent weeks.
With games being played in soaring temperatures, and Houghton maintaining his high work rate and tackle count, Hull do not want him burning out as they head into the business end of the season.
FC will be determined to build on Saturday's result, a victory which ended a four-match losing run in the league, and ensure momentum is maintained ahead of their cup semi-final clash with Warrington at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium on Sunday, July 28.
It is thought that game now marks a more likely comeback for experienced half-back Richard Horne, who has missed the last six games since picking up a foot injury in the Magic Weekend in May.
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