MARTIN SET FOR KR RETURN

LONG-TERM absentee Rhyse Martin is closing in on his return for Hull KR, with Willie Peters providing a positive update on the Papua New Guinea international.

- By JOSH MCALLISTER

The back-rower underwent surgery on a thigh injury suffered in the 42-0 win over Salford Red Devils in March, and has been sidelined ever since.

However, he is set to join the squad on the training field shortly and could be in contention of making his long-awaited return against Wakefield Trinity.

"We're hopeful for next week," head coach Peters said of Martin.

"It's come around now, and obviously it's been a long injury for Rhyse.