Scott Grix has been named in the Huddersfield Giants 19-man squad for the first time this season.

The vastly-experienced full-back has proved his fitness following winter shoulder surgery with two trial games with dual-registration club Oldham.

He takes the place of Jodie Broughton in the initial squad and is now expected to be vying with Jake Connor for the full-back berth for Friday’s home clash against Widnes Vikings.

Hooker Luke Robinson is again left out as he continues to recover from a number of niggles.

Giants: Scott Grix, Jermaine McGillvary, Leroy Cudjoe, Joe Wardle, Aaron Murphy, Danny Brough, Eorl Crabtree, Shaun Lunt, Craig Huby, Brett Ferres, Jack Hughes, Chris Bailey, Michael Lawrence, Craig Kopczak, Kyle Wood, Ukuma Ta’ai, Anthony Mullally, Jamie Ellis, Jake Connor.