2019 Round 3 NRL official squad announcements, team lists, line-ups, injuries, news

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 31 Mar 2019, 03:05 PM

The official team lists for the third round of the 2019 Telstra Premiership season.

All the key team changes and NRL Fantasy form guide heading into round three of the 2019 Telstra Premiership season.

This page will update with all the team changes as squads are reduced to 19 players 24 hours before kick-off, before 17-man line-ups are finalised an hour before each game begins.

Official Round 3 team lists

Broncos v Dragons, Thursday 7.05pm (8.05pm AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Thursday 28 Mar

Full Time

Broncos

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Gareth Widdop
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jack Bird

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Tevita Pangai Junior

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jacob Host
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 David Fifita

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Matt Gillett

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Kotoni Staggs

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaydn Su'a

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Shaun Fensom

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Zac Lomax

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:31 AM

Broncos: Not surprisingly, coach Anthony Seibold has retained the same team that handled the Cowboys 29-10 last week, with all 17 players getting through the game unscathed. Payne Haas and Matt Lodge are unavailable through suspension. Patrick Mago and Izaia Perese dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Patrick Carrigan and Gehamat Shibasaki were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Dragons: In a late change Zac Lomax comes in for his first game of the year to replace Matt Dufty on the bench. Korbin Sims returns from injury and has taken Josh Kerr's place on the interchange bench. No sign of a return for Origin back-rower Tyson Frizell, who remains out indefinitely with a lacerated testicle. Reece Robson and Jonus Pearson dropped out of the 19-man squad on Wednesday night and Mitch Allgood was omitted an hour before kick-off.

Raiders v Knights, Friday 6pm at GIO Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 29 Mar

Full Time

Raiders

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Knights is number 3 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Knights is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
Halfback for Raiders is number 18 Sam Williams

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Knights is number 16 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Knights is number 13 Tim Glasby

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Knights is number 10 James Gavet
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Hudson Young

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Aidan Guerra
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola

Interchange for Knights is number 18 Josh King
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Knights is number 20 Jamie Buhrer

Match Officials

Referee: Jon Stone
Referee: Tim Roby
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:30 AM

Raiders: A late change to the squad named on Tuesday with Aidan Sezer (stomach muscle) ruled out and Sam Williams coming in at halfback. JJ Collins and Bailey Simonsson were the two players left out an hour before game time. With Joe Tapine sidelined with a broken thumb, John Bateman switches to the back row. Bateman's fellow Englishman Ryan Sutton gets the nod to start at lock. Jack Murchie and Sezer were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Knights: Mitchell Barnett will start the match at prop, with Jame Gavet dropping back to the bench. Jamie Buhrer will start on the bench in jersey No.20, with Herman Ese'ese and Brodie Jones the two players to drop out of the team an hour before kick-off. Connor Watson was been ruled out of the clash on Thursday due to an MCL strain, with Kurt Mann will move to fullback. Mason Lino and Watson were the players omitted on Thursday afternoon.

Eels v Roosters, Friday 8.05pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 29 Mar

Full Time

Eels

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Centre for Eels is number 4 Brad Takairangi

Centre for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Daniel Alvaro

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton
Lock for Eels is number 19 Peni Terepo

Lock for Roosters is number 14 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tim Mannah

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Eels is number 18 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Roosters is number 23 Lachlan Lam

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:30 AM

Eels: The unbeaten Eels have rushed Michael Jennings straight back into the starting side after his suspension. Peni Terepo is also back from a club imposed suspension and will come from the interchange bench. David Gower and George Jennings were omitted from the squad on Thursday and Oregon Kaufusi and Josh Hoffman dropped out an hour before the game.

Roosters: Cooper Cronk (hamstring) will miss another week and his place at halfback is again taken by Luke Keary. He will be partnered in the halves by Latrell Mitchell with Mitch Aubusson moving to the centres. Jake Friend returns at hooker, Angus Crichton starts at second row and Isaac Liu at lock. Victor Radley was named to start on Tuesday but reverts to the bench alongside Zane Tetevano, Lachlan Lam and Poasa Faamausili. Matt Ikuvalu replaces Brett Morris (knee) on the wing. Asu Kepaoa was omitted 24 hours before kick-off and Brock Lamb and Nat Butcher were left out an hour before kick-off.

Sea Eagles v Warriors, Saturday 5pm local (3pm AEDT) at Christchurch Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 30 Mar

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brad Parker

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone Kata
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kane Elgey

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Adam Keighran
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Warriors is number 17 Isaiah Papali'i
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase Fainu

Interchange for Warriors is number 13 Lachlan Burr
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Leeson Ah Mau
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Gerard Beale

Match Officials

Referee: Dave Munro
Referee: Chris Sutton
Video Referee: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:30 AM

Sea Eagles: Manly will take to the field as named on Tuesday. Sea Eagles fans will be delighted to see fullback Tom Trbojevic back from an ankle injury, while prop Addin Fonua-Blake returns from suspension for Toafofoa Sipley, who moves to the bench. Brendan Elliot and Kelepi Tanginoa were the last players cut prior to kick-off, while Trent Hodkinson and Lloyd Perrett dropped out of the squad on Friday.

Warriors: A few late alterations, with Isaiah Papali'i elevated to the starting lineup in the back-row and Adam Blair shifting to lock. Lachlan Burr drops to the bench and Gerard Beale moves from the reserves to the bench. Blake Ayshford and Liligiifo Sao were cut an hour before kick-off, while Chanel Harris-Tavita and Karl Lawton dropped out of the squad on Friday.

Cowboys v Sharks, Saturday 4.30pm (5.30pm AEDT) at 1300Smiles Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 30 Mar

Full Time

Cowboys

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Te Maire Martin

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Matt Moylan
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Nene Macdonald

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jordan Kahu

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Ben Hampton

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Javid Bowen

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Sione Katoa
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew Scott

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Josh McGuire

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 John Asiata

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Blayke Brailey
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jayson Bukuya
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jack Williams

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:30 AM

Cowboys: The Cowboys will start 1-17 after Justin O'Neill and Enari Tuala were left out an hour before game time. Paul Green has opted for a major backline reshuffle with Te Maire Martin switching from five-eighth to fullback and youngster Jake Clifford getting his chance in the No.6. Centres Justin O'Neill and Tom Opacic have both been dropped. Their places are taken by Ben Hampton and Kahu, who moves from fullback to centre. In the pack, Coen Hess comes into the starting side for Jason Taumalolo. Corey Jensen is the new player on the interchange. Shane Wright and Peter Hola were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.

Sharks: Cronulla will start 1-17 after Scott Sorensen and Bronson Xerri were the two players omitted an hour fro kick-off. The Sharks are unchanged for the third consecutive week as they look to celebrate Paul Gallen’s record-breaking 329th game for the club with a win in Townsville. Kyle Flanagan and Braden Hamlin-Uele were the two players left out 24 hours before game time.

Panthers v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Carrington Park, Bathurst

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 30 Mar

Full Time

Panthers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Jahrome Hughes
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis Scott
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Sione Katoa

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 James Fisher-Harris

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Frank Winterstein

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Hame Sele

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Wayde Egan

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Tyrell Fuimaono

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Liam Martin

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Marion Seve

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:29 AM

Panthers: Moses Leota will start at prop, with Reagan Campbell-Gillard to come off the interchange bench. Jack Hetherington and Tim Grant were the two players left out one hour out from game time. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak and Jarome Luai were dropped from the squad 24 hours out from kick-off.

Storm: The Storm will start 1-17 after Ryan Papenhuyzen and Patrick Kaufusi were the last two dropped from the bench. Marion Seve keeps his utility spot off the bench. Melbourne have won 17 of their last 19 games against the Panthers. Albert Vete and Billy Walters were the two players dropped from 24 hours from game time.

Wests Tigers v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 31 Mar

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Mahe Fonua

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Robert Jennings

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Kerrod Holland
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Will Hopoate
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Corey Thompson

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Ben Matulino

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Elijah Taylor

Lock for Bulldogs is number 16 Rhyse Martin

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Russell Packer

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Michael Lichaa
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Josh Aloiai

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Ofahiki Ogden
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:29 AM

Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17. No injury worries for coach Michael Maguire, who retained the same team that took care of the Warriors last Sunday.

Bulldogs: Rhyse Martin will start for the Bulldogs with Adam Elliott moving back to the bench. Martin's inclusion is among sweeping changes for the Bulldogs, as coach Dean Pay looks for a winning formula. Fullback Nick Meaney, backrower Corey Harawira Naera and winger Jayden Okunbor have all been promoted to start. Will Hopoate has moved to the centres, while Chris Smith and Ofahiki Ogden are the new faces on the bench. Winger Christian Chrichton was dropped, while Marcelo Montoya and Sauaso Sue have been demoted to the reserves. Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Jack Cogger were omitted on Saturday.

Rabbitohs v Titans, Sunday 6.10pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 31 Mar

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Michael Gordon
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai

Centre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone Peachey
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Braidon Burns

Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 18 Corey Allan

Winger for Titans is number 20 Dale Copley
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Alexander Brimson
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Titans is number 18 Mitch Rein
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Titans is number 12 Ryan James
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Sam Burgess

2nd Row for Titans is number 17 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Titans is number 10 Shannon Boyd
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ethan Lowe

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Phillip Sami
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Kyle Turner

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Max King
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 20 Rhys Kennedy

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Keegan Hipgrave

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Noyen
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:29 AM

Rabbitohs: With Greg Inglis (shoulder) out, Dane Gagai moves to centre with Corey Allan debuting on the wing. Rhys Kennedy replaces the suspended Liam Knight on the interchange.

Titans: Garth Brennan has made several late changes for the Gold Coast. Dale Copley replaces Brenko Lee on the wing, Mitch Rein starts in place of the injured Nathan Peats (torn pectoral) at hooker, Ryan James returns to the front row, Bryce Cartwright starts in the back row, Keegan Hipgrave joins the bench and Moeaki Fotuaika drops out.