NRL trials 2020: Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs, match at Wentworthville previewed

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Author: Troy Whittaker NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp: Fri 21 Feb 2020, 05:44 PM

Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been named to make his club debut for the Eels in Friday night's trial against the Rabbitohs at Ringrose Park in Wentworthville.

The marquee front-row recruit headlines a 25-man squad that also includes Nathan Brown, Michael Jennings, Shaun Lane, Reed Mahoney, Kane Evans and David Gower.

Campbell-Gillard, who is returning from an elbow cleanout, is expected to be on the park for around a quarter of the hitout.

The likes of Mitch Moses, Ryan Matterson, Clint Gutherson and Maika Sivo have been rested after playing at the NRL Nines last weekend.

While South Sydney are technically fielding a Canterbury Cup squad, a smattering of NRL-calibre talent including Corey Allan, Tom Burgess, Junior Tatola, Keaon Koloamatangi, Patrick Mago, Hame Sele and Edene Gebbie will don the cardinal and myrtle.

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 21 Feb

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Eels

Rabbitohs

Venue: Ringrose Park, Sydney

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The rundown

Squads

Parramatta Eels: Daniel Alvaro, Nathan Brown, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Rhys Davies, Levi Dodd, Haze Dunster, Elie El-Zakhem, Kane Evans. John Fonua, David Gower, George Jennings, Michael Jennings, Oregon Kaufusi, Brad Keighran, Shaun Lane, Eli Levido, Reed Mahoney, Makahesi Makatoa, Marata Niukore, Ethan Parry, Jaeman Salmon, Will Smith, Ray Stone, Peni Terepo, Stefano Utoikamanu

South Sydney Rabbitohs (Canterbury Cup): 1. Corey Allan 2. Jaxson Paulo 3. Steven Marsters 4. Cory Denniss 5. Edene Gebbie 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Blake Taaffe 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Joshua Cook 10. Junior Tatola 11. Patrick Mago 12. Jack Johns 13. Keaon Koloamatangi. Interchange: 1. Ben Talty 2. Hame Sele 3. Jack Quinn 4. James Tautaiolefua 5. Patrice Siolo 6. Brad Zampech 7. Bronson Garlick 1. Jacob Gagai 2. Nick Mougios 3. Matt French 4. Trent Peoples

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 21 Feb

Full Time

Eels

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Sione Fonua

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Corey Allan
Winger for Eels is number 2 Haze Dunster

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Jaxson Paulo
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Steven Marsters
Centre for Eels is number 4 Ethan Parry

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Cory Denniss
Winger for Eels is number 5 George Jennings

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jaeman Salmon

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rhys Davies

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Blake Taaffe

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Kane Evans

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Joshua Cook
Prop for Eels is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita Tatola
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jack Johns
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 22 Patrick Mago
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 0 Levi Dodd

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 13 Hame Sele
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Daniel Alvaro

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Ben Talty
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jack Quinn
Interchange for Eels is number 17 David Gower

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 James Tautaiolefua

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 15 Oregon Kaufusi

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 15 Nick Mougios
Reserve for Eels is number 18 Peni Terepo

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Patrice Siolo
Reserve for Eels is number 19 Stefano Utoikamanu

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Bradley Zampech
Reserve for Eels is number 20 Jai Field

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Bronson Garlick
Reserve for Eels is number 21 Eli Levido

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Edene Gebbie
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Elie El-Zakhem

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 23 Matt French

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:31 AM

Parramatta Eels: Centre Waqa Blake is pushing for round one as he recovers from a shoulder reconstruction. Blake Ferguson and Brad Takairangi are on All Stars duty.

Casualty ward

South Sydney Rabbitohs: Ethan Lowe's knee injury suffered at the Nines has him in doubt for round one. Liam Knight (foot) and Kurt Dillon (calf/hamstring) aren't expected to play until the Charity Shield against the Dragons. Cody Walker pulled out of the All Stars match as he recovers from a shoulder reconstruction, while Mark Nicholls (shoulder) isn't due to play until round one. Latrell Mitchell, James Roberts, Alex Johnston and Bryson Goodwin are on All Stars duty.

How Latrell’s signing impacts Souths and other clubs

The big question

Parramatta Eels: Will the Eels hit the ground running? Expectations are heavy on Parramatta after their impressive 2019 season. With a settled team, plus the additions of Matterson and Campbell-Gillard, they look like heavyweights on paper. Trials aren't the be-all and end-all, of course, but we'll get an insight into Parramatta's all-important depth in the trials.

South Sydney Rabbitohs: Who will fill out the forward pack? South Sydney's backline is stacked but they're a touch light on big men following the departures of John Sutton, Sam Burgess and George Burgess. There's a great chance for players like Patrick Mago, Keaon Koloamatangi and Hame Sele (who is on a train-and-trial contract) to grab a jumper.