Official team lists: Round 4 NRL squad announcements, injuries, late mail

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 7 Apr 2019, 05:13 PM

The official team lists for the fourth round of the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership season, with squads trimmed to 19 players 24 hours before each match, and final line-ups confirmed one hour before kick-off.

All kick-off times in AEDT unless otherwise specified.

Official Round 4 team lists

Roosters v Broncos, Thursday 8.05pm at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 4 - Round 4 - Thursday 4 Apr

Full Time

Roosters

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jack Bird
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Victor Radley

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Matt Gillett
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Tevita Pangai Junior

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Gehamat Shibasaki
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Lindsay Collins

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaydn Su'a
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Poasa Faamausili

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 David Fifita

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

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

Roosters: In a late change an hour before kick-off Angus Crichton again moves into the starting side and Mitch Aubusson reverts to the bench. Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (rib) was ruled out after the captain's run with Zane Tetevano to start at prop. With Cooper Cronk returning from a hamstring injury, Luke Keary shifts to five-eighth and Latrell Mitchell to the centres while back-up half Lachlan Lam dropped out of the 21 on Wednesday. Victor Radley comes in at hooker for the injured Jake Friend (shoulder). Lindsay Collins and Nat Butcher join the interchange bench. Sam Verrills and Sitili Tupouniua were omitted an hour before game time.

Broncos: James Roberts (Achilles) is replaced in the centres by Kotoni Staggs. With Matt Lodge returning from suspension at prop, Tevita Pangai jnr shifts back to lock and David Fifita goes to the bench. Gehamat Shibasaki has been promoted to the bench. Shaun Fensom is out of the 17 which lost to the Dragons. Isaiah Perese and Richie Kennar dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. Patrick Carrigan and Fensom were omitted an hour before game time.

Warriors v Titans, Friday 8pm NZT (6pm AEDT) at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 4 - Round 4 - Friday 5 Apr

Full Time

Warriors

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Michael Gordon
Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Centre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone Peachey
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone Kata

Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Titans is number 5 Dale Copley
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Tyrone Roberts
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau

Prop for Titans is number 10 Ryan James
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Warriors is number 16 Lachlan Burr

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 13 Adam Blair

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Alexander Brimson
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Shannon Boyd
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Ligi Sao

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Keegan Hipgrave

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Referee: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

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

Warriors: In a late change an hour before kick-off, Lachlan Burr will start the match at lock, with Adam Blair back to the bench. Gerard Beale and Leviaha Pulu were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Chanel Harris-Tavita will make his NRL debut in the halves alongside Blake Green. Youngster Adam Keighran was dropped to the reserves list on Tuesday and then omitted altogether on Thursday along with Blake Ayshford. The Warriors have won 14 of their past 16 games against the Titans.

Titans: The Titans will start 1-17, with Max King and Phillip Sami the last two players omitted. Ash Taylor and Tyrone Roberts came through the side's final training session on Thursday and will make their return from injury. Ryley Jacks and Jai Whitbread were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. Titans centre Tyrone Peachey has scored eight tries in eight games against the Warriors.

Panthers v Wests Tigers, Friday 8.05pm at Panthers Stadium

Round 4 - Round 4 - Friday 5 Apr

Full Time

Panthers

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Mahe Fonua
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Robert Jennings
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Josh Reynolds
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Ben Matulino
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Sione Katoa

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Ryan Matterson
2nd Row for Panthers is number 15 Frank Winterstein

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luke Garner
Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Elijah Taylor

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Russell Packer
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Wayde Egan

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Josh Aloiai
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Hame Sele

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Matthew Eisenhuth

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:28 AM

Panthers: In a late change, Frank Winterstein will start the match in the seconf-row with the returning Viliame Kikau (knee) to come off the interchange bench. Liam Martin and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Josh Mansour has overcome an AC joint injury. Isaah Yeo will play following concussion issues. Tim Grant and utility half Jarome Luai were omitted from the team at the 24-hour mark. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will play his 100th NRL game.

Wests Tigers: Matt Eisenhuth moves from the reserves list and onto the interchange bench. Paul Momirovski and Chris McQueen were the two players dropped an hour from game time. Luke Garner will play despite a shoulder injury suffered in last Sunday's loss to the Bulldogs. Thomas Mikaele was dropped on Thursday. Michael Maguire holds a 6-1 record coaching against Ivan Cleary.

Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs, Saturday 3pm at Lottoland

Round 4 - Round 4 - Saturday 6 Apr

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Corey Allan
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brendan Elliot

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brad Parker

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 21 Jacob Gagan
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kane Elgey

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tevita Tatola
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Sam Burgess
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase Fainu

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 George Burgess
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ethan Lowe
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Kyle Turner

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:28 AM

Sea Eagles: The Sea Eagles will line up 1-17 as named. Brendan Elliot has replaced Moses Suli (disciplinary reasons) in the centres, with coach Des Hasler on Friday refusing to divulge the reasons behind Suli's demotion. Reserves Lachlan Croker and Taniela Paseka were omitted on Friday, while Trent Hodkinson and Kelepi Tanginoa were cut an hour prior to kick-off.

Rabbitohs: George Burgess will come off the bench, despite initially being named to start. Junior Tatola will start in the front row as he did in the first three rounds. Greg Inglis's return will be delayed by at least a week, with Jacob Gagan called into the starting side to replace Inglis. Rhys Kennedy and Connor Tracey were the last players omitted, while Bayley Sironen was cut from the squad on Friday.

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

Round 4 - Round 4 - Saturday 6 Apr

Full Time

Cowboys

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Te Maire Martin

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Nene Macdonald

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jordan Kahu

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Ben Hampton

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Javid Bowen

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew Scott

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Josh McGuire

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 John Asiata

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Hudson Young
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Match Officials

Referee: Dave Munro
Referee: Gavin Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:28 AM

Cowboys: The Cowboys will start as named on Tuesday. No panic from Paul Green after last week’s loss to the Sharks with the same 17 players retained to face the Raiders in Townsville. Justin O'Neill and Shane Wright were cut an hour before kick-off, while Peter Hola and Enari Tuala were omitted from the extended squad on Friday.

Raiders: The Raiders are also 1-17. Not surprisingly, coach Ricky Stuart has stuck with the same team that got the job done against Newcastle last week. Aidan Sezer (stomach muscle) is expected to be available for selection in round five and it’ll be interesting to see if Stuart picks him at halfback ahead of Sam Williams. Bailey Simonsson and Jacob Collins were omitted on Friday afternoon, while JJ Collins and Joe Tapine were cut an hour before kick-off.

Eels v Sharks, Saturday 7.35pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 4 - Round 4 - Saturday 6 Apr

Full Time

Eels

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh Dugan
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Eels is number 4 Brad Takairangi

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Sione Katoa
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jaeman Salmon

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 19 Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Daniel Alvaro

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Eels is number 13 Tepai Moeroa

Lock for Sharks is number 15 Jayson Bukuya

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Peni Terepo

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Blayke Brailey
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tim Mannah

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jack Williams
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Scott Sorensen

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:28 AM

Eels: The Eels are 1-17 for the crucial ANZ Stadium clash. Five-eighth Dylan Brown (back) is out and his place is taken by Jaeman Salmon. Tepai Moeroa has been named as the starting lock, with Peni Terepo dropping back to the bench. Ray Stone and George Jennings were omitted from 24 hours before game time and Josh Hoffman and Matt McIlwrick dropped out an hour before kick-off.

Sharks: Sharks five-eighth Shaun Johnson is a late scratching from the team to face the Eels at ANZ Stadium. The Kiwi veteran has a quadriceps injury and will have his place taken in the starting side by Kyle Flanagan. Johnson was in still in the Sharks squad when the final team list was submitted an hour before kick-off. Paul Gallen (ribs) was ruled out 24 before kick-off. Jack Williams was named on Friday to take his place in the starting side but in a late switch an hour before kick-of Jayson Bukuya will start in No.15 and William goes to the bench. Bradin Hamlin-Uele was the other player ruled out on match eve while Kyle Flanagan and Aaron Gray made way an hour before game time. Josh Dugan has been named as the man to fill injured Matt Moylan's shoes at fullback, while Bronson Xerri has been promoted to start at right centre.

Storm v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at AAMI Park

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 7 Apr

Full Time

Storm

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Jahrome Hughes

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Kerrod Holland
Centre for Storm is number 17 Marion Seve

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Will Hopoate
Winger for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jack Cogger
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie Croft

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Rhyse Martin

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Michael Lichaa
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Ofahiki Ogden
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Adam Elliott
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:27 AM

Storm: Winger Josh Addo-Carr (personal reasons) is out, replaced by 20-year-old rookie Ryan Papenhuyzen. That's the only change to the 17-man team that thrashed the Panthers last week. Albert Vete dropped off the extended bench on Saturday. Papenhuyzen will make his NRL debut off the bench for Sunday's clash with Canterbury. Marion Seve starts in the centre with Will Chambers switching to the wing.

Bulldogs: A huge setback for the Doggies with Kieran Foran sidelined with an ankle injury, especially after his good game in last week’s win over the Tigers. Jack Cogger gets his chance as Foran's replacement, while Rhyse Martin has been named to start and Adam Elliott will come off the bench. Coach Dean Pay cut Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Danny Fualalo from the reserves on Saturday. Marcelo Montoya and Sauaso Sue were dropped an hour before kick-off.

Knights v Dragons, Sunday 6.10pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 7 Apr

Full Time

Knights

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Knights is number 3 Hymel Hunt

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Knights is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mason Lino

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Knights is number 10 Tim Glasby

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jacob Host
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Aidan Guerra

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Zac Lomax
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Josh King

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Tyson Frizell

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:27 AM

Knights: The Kalyn Ponga at No.6 experiment is over for the time being with the gifted Queenslander shifted back to fullback. Mason Lino is the new five-eighth and Kurt Mann has been shifted to the bench. Tim Glasby has moved from lock to prop in a straight swap with Mitch Barnett. Daniel Saifiti (knee and foot) returns from injury on the bench and James Gavet is out. Tautau Moga and Brodie Jones were omitted on Saturday. Jamie Buhrer and Herman Ese'ese were dropped an hour before kick-off.

Dragons: In a massive boost for the Dragons, Tyson Frizell was cleared to make his return via the interchange bench, making his comeback from a lacerated testicle suffered in round one. Gareth Widdop (shoulder dislocation) is replaced at fullback by Matt Dufty. Luciano Leilua and Jonus Pearson were omitted on Saturday. The Dragons are aiming for a second win after starting the season with two losses. Mitch Allgood and Jai Field were dropped on Sunday.