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How Hull KR could line up in 2027 as Nathan Cayless faces selection headache

The Robins have entered a new era under head coach Nathan Cayless

Jack Broadbent of Hull KR

Nathan Cayless hasn't made wholesale changes to the Hull KR squad he has inherited ahead of the 2027 season.

However, the head coach has been allowed to freshen things up with four signings from the New South Wales and Queensland Cups down under, with Moala Graham-Taufa, Eddie Hampson, Salesi Ataata and Brock Parker joining the club from the reserve grades.

They're all unproven at first grade level, but they'll be pushing to establish themselves over pre-season ahead of the start of the new campaign.

Players have left the Rovers group, too with Rhyse Martin retiring, while the likes of Joe Burgess, Tevita Pangai Jr and Ryan Hampshire have moved on.

It all means that Cayless is heading into his first Super League campaign with a relatively similar squad to the one Willie Peters left behind.

That doesn't mean there won't be changes though and every player will be competing for places over pre-season.

With that in mind, here's how we think KR could line up for round one of Super League.

Well, it's clear that Arthur Mourgue will be the first choice full-back and the Frenchman will be hoping for an injury-free season after a frustrating campaign last time around.

Tom Davies and Peta Hiku should partner each other on one side, while Moala Graham-Taufa looks set to fill the hole Burgess has left on the other wing.

Cayless has a decision to make on Graham-Taufa's centre with Oliver Gildart struggling for form last season and Jack Broadbent pushing for a starting spot. However, the head coach has pushed to bring strong ball carriers to the club and judging by that, he might just favour Gildart as the slightly more powerful man.

Tom Amone looks set to play a big role next season and he could start alongside Sauaso Sue, who will be keen to shake off the injury issues he struggled with last season and show he still has plenty left in his legs.

Salesi Ataata could be set to provide power off the bench, while Sam Luckley, Brock Parker and Jai Whitbread could all compete for a bench spot, too.

Eddie Hampson is highly rated and the back-rower is another who looks set to play a key role, whether that's off the bench or not with Dean Hadley and James Batchelor competing for starting spots, too.

And, if Broadbent doesn't get the nod to start, he might well be seen off the bench, with his versatility, craft and guile ensuring he could be handy option as an interchange.

Possible Hull KR line-up in 2027: Arthur Mourgue; Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Moala Graham-Taufa; Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May; Tom Amone, Jez Litten, Sauaso Sue; James Batchelor, Dean Hadley; Elliot Minchella

Bench: Salesi Ataata, Eddie Hampson, Sam Luckley, Jack Broadbent.

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