LEIGH Centurions will put their Super League credentials on the line when they try to pull off the upset of the round by dumping Hull out of the Powergen Challenge Cup this weekend

Leigh know it's a tall order against one of the top sides in Super League, but the Centurions are ready to show the world that they are capable of competing at a higher level.

In recent years they've knocked out Salford and run Wigan close for an hour - now they're all geared up for another mighty challenge and put down a marker for the rest of the NL1 campaign.

Leigh do have a couple of advantages in their favour. They've already got four competitive games under their belt while Hull's only serious run-out was last Friday's Super League defeat at St Helens. And the game is at Hilton Park - alien territory for Hull in the last decade - and a place Leigh have turned into something of a fortress.

But sides have been hit by injuries to key players. Props Dave Bradbury and Richard Marshall will miss out for the Centurions with broken thumbs but Hull's casualty list is even longer and potentially more disruptive.

Australian centre Michael Eager broke an arm at Saints on Friday, joining other long-term absentees Jason Smith (shoulder), Scott Logan (broken ankle and leg) and Steve Prescott (broken kneecap). Exciting young back Richard Whiting, an off-season capture from Featherstone, who has a fractured cheekbone will be given a fitness check tomorrow (Friday) and will replace Eager if given the OK.

Otherwise Shaun McRae will either move Colin Best in from the wing and call up Alex Wilkinson or switch Kirk Yeaman from the second row.

Leigh coach Darren Abram is playing his cards close to his chest with regard to his team selection but Dale Cardoza, Damien Munro, Paul Norman and Shane Irabor, who all played in the U21s last weekend, will be in contention for places in the squad.

Abram and assistant Tommy Martyn were at Saints last Friday to run the rule over Hull and despite the heavy defeat the Leigh boss hasn't changed his opinion: "I rate Hull as one of the top four sides in the country. Everything they do on and off the field is very professional and we've got a huge challenge on our hands on Sunday.

"Despite their injury list they've got class all over the field."

"This is a massive game for my players. If they've got aspirations to play in Super League, Sunday will give them an indication of the standards they'll require.

"My only message to the players will be to go out there, perform to the best of their ability and let's see if we can pull off a shock. If we play to our maximum I'll be satisfied, no matter which way the result goes."

Hull are expected to bring 2000 supporters to Hilton Park for the game that is not all-ticket. However, fans will be confined to segregated areas. Hull have been allocated the Asda end of the ground and some seats in the Hilton Stand while Leigh fans will occupy the rest of the ground. Changing ends before and during the game will be prohibited.

Admission prices have been set at £12 and £6 for concessions after Hull wanted a gate price of £14. Gate receipts are shared.

The Mick Martyn Bar will only be open to Leigh fans prior to the game. Fans will be able to watch both televised Challenge Cup ties as well as the Carling Cup Final featuring Bolton Wanderers.