Team News: Ross County (A)

David Gray has named his side to face Ross County this afternoon in the William Hill Premiership, which includes five changes.

The Hibees have arrived in the Highlands for this afternoon’s league encounter with the Staggies; kick-off at 3pm in Dingwall.

Gray has named an unchanged defence with Warren O’Hora, Rocky Bushiri and Jack Iredale starting in front of Jordan Smith in goal.

On the flanks, both Chris Cadden and Nicky Cadden return to the starting XI at right-wing-back and left-wing back respectively. This is Nicky Cadden’s first game back since breaking his nose against Motherwell in early January.

Dylan Levitt keeps his place in the middle of the pitch with Nectar Triantis and Josh Campbell returning to the starting XI after being rested in the Scottish Cup.

The final change is up-front with Dwight Gayle partnering Martin Boyle. Boyle has seven goal contributions (six goals and one assist) in his last three games for the Hibees and will captain the team this afternoon in the absence of Joe Newell.

Marvin Ekpiteta and Elie Youan also miss out due to injury.

On the bench, Gray has several options to choose from including Lewis Miller, Kwon, Junior Hoilett and Rudi Molotnikov.  Jordan Obita and Nathan Moriah-Welsh both return to the matchday squad after suspension, whilst Keiron Bowie and Mykola Kuharevich also make the bench.