He’S not built like your average prop but Hull’s Jack Brown is ready to go toe-to-toe with the best.
It’s been a difficult season for the club’s young player of the year who’s been in and out of Tony Smith’s side. But Brown - who’s squat physique can make him an awkward opponent - gets his chance on Thursday when Super League champions St Helens make their second visit to MKM Stadium in just six days. Saints won Saturday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final 32-18 after Hull saw Josh Griffin red-carded for dissent at half-time.
However, with ex-England prop Scott Taylor having dislocated his shoulder in that game, Brown, 22, is drafted in as FC bid to gain swift revenge. He’ll be up against wrecking-ball Great Britain front-row Alex Walmsley who towers at six foot five inches. But Brown - who is only five foot ten - loves proving doubters wrong who say he’s not big enough.
