Round 17 NRL team lists: Confirmed match day squads and changes for all 16 clubs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 6 Sep 2020, 05:31 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 17th round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 17 team lists

Broncos v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Thursday 3 Sep

Full Time

Broncos

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Brent Naden
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Richard Kennar

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Sean O'Sullivan

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Payne Haas

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Issac Luke

Hooker for Panthers is number 18 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Rhys Kennedy

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Moses Leota
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Ben Te'o

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jordan Riki

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Kurt Capewell
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jamil Hopoate

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane Tetevano

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:19 AM

Broncos: The Broncos are 1-17. Prop Payne Haas, hooker Issac Luke and winger Corey Oates are named to return. Herbie Farnworth shifts to centre with Jordan Kahu out, Cory Paix drops to the bench with Brodie Croft bumped out of the 17, and Joe Ofahengaue is suspended.

Tyson Gamble and Croft were cut from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off. Jesse Arthars and Pride Petterson-Robati were omitted an hour before kick-off.

The Broncos have won their past four games against the Panthers.

Panthers: Hooker Api Koroisau makes his return from a calf injury in jersey No.18. He replaces Mitch Kenny in the starting side. Billy Burns was the other player cut an hour before kick-off.

Viliame Kikau returns from suspension in the back row but lock Isaah Yeo is out due to a head knock. Moses Leota starts at prop with James Fisher-Harris in No.13 and Tyrone May reverting to the pine. Kurt Capewell is set to make his long-awaited return from a knee injury on the bench.

Matt Burton and Pat Hollis were omitted from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off.

The Panthers are aiming to become the first team to win 12 consecutive games since Cronulla in 2016.

The Magic of Mr Morgan

Knights v Sharks, Friday 6pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Friday 4 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'a

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Knights is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Sharks is number 19 Bryson Goodwin
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mason Lino

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Kurt Mann

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett

Lock for Sharks is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor Tracey
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Josh King

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:19 AM

Knights: The Knights will line up 1-17. Two changes to the bench from last week with Phoenix Crossland replacing Chris Randall and Brodie Jones in for the suspended Pasami Saulo.

Tautau Moga and Randall were trimmed from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Tex Hoy and Jirah Momoisea were cut an hour before game time.

The Knights have won their past three games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Sharks: A late switch an hour before kick-off with Scott Sorensen moving into the starting side and Toby Rudolf going to the bench.

Halfback Chad Townsend will return from a calf injury, Josh Dugan is over his knee and turf toe issues and Jesse Ramien's eye problem is no longer a worry, according to coach John Morris on Thursday.

Bryson Goodwin replaces Sione Katoa on the wing with Andrew Fifita also dropping out of the extended squad on Thursday. Jack Williams and Teig Wilton were cut an hour before game time.

Connor Tracey will definitely fill the bench utility role. The Sharks have lost all five games against teams currently in the top eight.

Rabbitohs v Storm, Friday 7.55pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Friday 4 Sep

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Corey Allan

Winger for Storm is number 2 Isaac Lumelume
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham

Centre for Storm is number 3 Brenko Lee
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 19 Steven Marsters

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen

2nd Row for Storm is number 21 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Storm is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Storm is number 12 Chris Lewis
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Nicholas Hynes
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Albert Vete
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Darryn Schonig

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:19 AM

Rabbitohs: Dane Gagai was ruled out after training on Thursday and his place taken by Steven Marsters. Apart from that South Sydney are 1-17 after Jed Cartwright and Troy Dargan were the two players dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off.

Alex Johnston has been cleared to return from a head knock at fullback with Latrell Mitchell gone for the season with a hamstring injury. Ky Rodwell was the other player omitted from the squad on Thursday.

Storm: Kenny Bromwich returns from a calf injury and will start in the second row. As a result, Chris Lewis drops back to the interchange bench. Sandor Earl and Aaron Pene were the two players omitted an hour before the game.

Brenko Lee replaces Marion Seve (knee, season) at centre. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will start at lock with Nelson Asofa-Solomona out with a calf strain.

The other player omitted 24 hours before kick-off was Max King.

Bulldogs v Titans, Saturday 3pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Saturday 5 Sep

Full Time

Bulldogs

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney

Winger for Titans is number 2 Corey Thompson
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Marcelo Montoya

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Kerrod Holland

Centre for Titans is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Titans is number 20 Anthony Don
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Ofahiki Ogden

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Sam Stone
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Aiden Tolman

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jake Averillo

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Erin Clark
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Luke Thompson

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Jai Arrow

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:19 AM

Bulldogs: Luke Thompson and Jake Averillo (both rested last week) return on the bench in place of Sione Katoa and Dean Britt. Reserves duo Jack Cogger and Tim Lafai were cut from the squad 24 hours from kick-off and Sauaso Sue and Reimis Smith dropped out on game day.

The Bulldogs have won four of their past five games against the Titans.

Titans: Jai Arrow returns from a shoulder injury after being elevated from the reserves to the interchange while winger Anthony Don has recovered from a rib injury and starts in place of Phillip Sami.

Prop Moeaki Fotuaika will return from suspension on the bench while prop Sam Lisone will make his 100th NRL appearance after securing a not guilty verdict at the judiciary.

Keegan Hipgrave and Jai Whitbread were omitted from the squad on Friday and Tanah Boyd dropped out of the squad an hour before kick-off.

Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at Lottoland

Round 17 - Round 17 - Saturday 5 Sep

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tevita Funa

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 19 Morgan Harper

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 4 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Asu Kepaoa
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 18 Josh Schuster

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Thomas Mikaele
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Elijah Taylor
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sam McIntyre

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:18 AM

Sea Eagles: Some late changes for Manly with Morgan Harper in the centres, Albert Hopoate on the wing and Josh Schuster making his debut at five-eighth, with Abbas Miski and Haumole Olakau'atu out of the side.

Cade Cust and Morgan Boyle were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Reuben Garrick (shoulder) and Joel Thompson (ankle) are out with Jack Gosiewski starting in the back row and Corey Waddell joining the interchange.

The Sea Eagles have lost four of their five games at Lottoland in 2020.

Wests Tigers: After the club's backline woes against Penrith, coach Michael Maguire has moved Adam Doueihi from fullback to centre with Moses Mbye shifting to fullback while winger Tommy Talau has been dropped for AJ Kepaoa.

Josh Aloiai returns at prop, Matt Eisenhuth goes to the bench and Shawn Blore drops out.

Chris Lawrence and Russell Packer were cut from the reserves on game day after Tommy Talau and Josh Reynolds were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.

Wests Tigers have conceded 192 points in their past six games - the same amount as Manly.

Raiders v Roosters, Saturday 7.35pm at GIO Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Saturday 5 Sep

Full Time

Raiders

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
Centre for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Raiders is number 21 Semi Valemei

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Ryan Sutton

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 9 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Lindsay Collins
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Dunamis Lui

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Hudson Young

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sonny Bill Williams
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Angus Crichton

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:18 AM

Raiders: Late changes for the Raiders with Semi Valemei to play wing in jersey No.21 and Nick Cotric going to centre. Matt Timoko is out of the side. Tom Starling will start at hooker and Siliva Havili moves to the bench. Sam Williams dropped off the reserves an hour before kick-off.

Curtis Scott has been ruled out with a leg injury despite being cleared of a fracture last week. Prop Josh Papalii returns to the run-on side with Dunamis Lui going back to the bench. Corey Harawira-Naera will return on the interchange.

Kai O'Donnell was cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Raiders are aiming for two wins in a season against the Roosters for the first time since 1990.

Roosters: Skipper Jake Friend will miss the match as the club takes a cautious approach following the head knock he received in round 16. Friend's place is taken by Freddy Lussick.

Two huge names join the team sheet with five-eighth Luke Keary returning from a rib injury in place of Drew Hutchison and superstar Sonny Bill Williams to play his first NRL game since 2014 on the bench.

Second-rower Boyd Cordner will start after getting through his injury comeback last week with Nat Butcher dropping to the interchange. Poasa Faamausili dropped to the reserves and was cut from the squad on Friday while Mitch Aubusson and Hutchison were cut an hour before game time.

Angus Crichton also makes his return from the bench after missing six games with a knee injury.

Centre Josh Morris will make his 300th NRL appearance.

Warriors v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Sunday 6 Sep

Full Time

Warriors

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Adam Pompey

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Hayze Perham

Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Gerard Beale

Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jai Field
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Lachlan Burr

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jack Murchie

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Josh Curran

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:18 AM

Warriors: The team based on NSW's Central Coast will start 1-17 after Paul Turner and Tom Ale were left out an hour before the match.

Eels loan players George Jennings and Daniel Alvaro can't play against Parramatta and Eliesa Katoa (hand) is out injured. Gerard Beale comes in on the wing, Jack Murchie starts in the back row and Josh Curran and Isaiah Papali'i join the bench.

Adam Keighran dropped out of the team's initial 20-man squad on Saturday. Captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has scored four tries in his past three games.

Eels: Parramatta will start 1-17 after Haze Dunster and Andrew Davey were the two players omitted an hour before kick-off. Jai Field comes in at five-eighth after the ankle injury to Dylan Brown. Marata Niukore returns from suspension in place of Andrew Davey on the bench.

Brad Takairangi and Stefano Utoikamanu were omitted from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. The Eels have scored only 40 points in their past four games.

Cowboys v Dragons, Sunday 6.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Sunday 6 Sep

Full Time

Cowboys

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan Marsters

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reuben Cotter

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Ben Hunt
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Josh Kerr
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Mitchell Dunn

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 16 Tom Gilbert

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jacob Host
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Josh McGuire

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Billy Brittain
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Daejarn Asi

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Jackson Ford
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 John Asiata

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Tyrell Fuimaono
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Kaide Ellis

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:18 AM

Cowboys: Tom Gilbert will start in the back-row with Gavin Cooper dropping back to the bench. Jake Granville and Peter Hola were the last two players omitted from the squad. Jake Clifford is recalled in place of halfback Michael Morgan, who is out with a calf injury. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is back from a hamstring strain on the wing with Valentine Holmes returning to fullback, Scott Drinkwater shifting to five-eighth and Daejarn Asi to the interchange.

Esan Marsters is recalled at centre in place of Connelly Lemuelu. Ben Hampton and Shane Wright were omitted from the reserves on Saturday. The Cowboys have lost their past four games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Dragons: St George Illawarra will start 1-17 after Eddie Blacker and Tristan Sailor were the two players dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off. Forward Tyrell Fuimaono returns from suspension in place of Trent Merrin on the bench. Playmaker Ben Hunt will make his 250th NRL appearance. Jayden Sullivan and Max Feagai were trimmed from the reserves on Saturday.