Round 20 NRL team lists, latest updates, injury news

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Timestamp: Mon 2 Aug 2021, 07:07 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 20 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 20 team lists

Roosters v Eels, Thursday 7.50pm at BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Round 20 - Round 20 - Thursday 29 Jul

Full Time

Roosters

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Adam Keighran

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph Manu

Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jake Arthur

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Isaac Liu

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Lachlan Lam

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Will Smith
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Interchange for Eels is number 19 Ray Stone

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Fletcher Baker

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Haze Dunster

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:55 AM

Roosters: The Roosters are 1-17 with Siosiua Taukeiaho returning from a hamstring injury via the interchange bench.

Veteran centre Josh Morris returns to the side in place of the luckless Billy Smith, who is gone for the season with an ankle injury.

Joey Manu shifts to the wing to replace Matt Ikuvalu, who also suffered an ankle injury against the Knights with Adam Keighran a goal-kicking option at centre.

Fletcher Baker is 18th man. Moala Graham-Taufa dropped off the reserves list an hour before kick-off after Ben Marschke and Naufahu Whyte were omitted from the squad on Wednesday.

The Roosters have won four of their past five games against the Eels.

Eels: Centre Tom Opacic is back after being rested in round 19. Ray Stone replaces Bryce Cartwright on the bench, with Haze Dunster the 18th man.

Marata Niukore is out with a knee injury. Will Penisini was relegated to the reserves and omitted from the squad on Wednesday along with Joey Lussick.

The Eels have not defeated the Roosters twice in the same season since 2007.

Wests Tigers v Warriors, Friday 6pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Friday 30 Jul

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Moses Mbye

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau

Centre for Warriors is number 18 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Peta Hiku
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Taniela Otukolo
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex Twal

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Ben Murdoch-Masila
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Warriors is number 4 Euan Aitken
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Warriors is number 12 Bayley Sironen

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tom Amone

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Kodi Nikorima
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tukimihia Simpkins

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Kane Evans
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Kelma Tuilagi

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jazz Tevaga

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Zac Cini

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Pride Petterson-Robati

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:55 AM

Wests Tigers: James Tamou is out, with the returning Alex Twal to start at prop after overcoming a shoulder injury.

Kelma Tuilagi moves from the reserves list to the interchange bench, with Zac Cini the 18th man.

Jock Madden and Jake Simpkin were the first two players omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Wests Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi has scored 42 points in his past three games at Suncorp Stadium.

Warriors: In changes announced an hour before kick-off, Euan Aitken moves from the centres into the second row with Viliami Vailea (No.18) to start at centre. Bayley Sironen moves to lock and Jazz Tevaga back to the bench.

Pride Petterson-Robati will be the 18th man.

Eliesa Katoa has passed concussion protocols and will play.

Peta Hiku returns from a shoulder injury and has been named to captain the side in the wake of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's decision to return home to New Zealand.

Taniela Otukolo will start at hooker.

The Warriors have won three of their past four games against Wests Tigers.

Broncos v Cowboys, Friday 8.05pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Friday 30 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi Niu

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Jake Granville
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Murray Taulagi
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Kane Bradley
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keenan Palasia

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Mitchell Dunn
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Danny Levi

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Tom Gilbert
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys Kennedy

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Heilum Luki
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Coen Hess
Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Xavier Willison

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Ben Hampton

Reserves

Reserve for Broncos is number 17 Teui Robati

Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Daejarn Asi

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:55 AM

Broncos: Teenage forward Xavier Willison has been promoted to the bench and will make his NRL debut on Friday with TC Robati dropping to 18th man.

“I feel it's the right opportunity for Xavier to make his debut for the Broncos,” Broncos coach Kevin Walters said on Thursday.

“He's been training really well, he's keen, he's a big young thing, so looking forward to seeing him get his first opportunity at NRL level.”

Rhys Kennedy has a minor back problem and failed to finish training on Thursday but will play.

Jake Turpin has been named at hooker despite breaking his thumb against the Panthers last week and will need to tick some boxes to play.

Danny Levi is on the bench as back-up for Turpin.

Albert Kelly and Xavier Coates were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Jesse Arthars was cut an hour before kick-off.

The Broncos have won seven of their past nine games against the Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium.

Cowboys: The Cowboys are 1-17 with no late changes.

Ben Hampton will play after he was held back from a return last week.

Coach Todd Payten has stuck with the same starting 13 that pushed Melbourne all the way last start.

Peter Hola and Ben Condon were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Lachlan Burr was the last man cut an hour before kick-off and Daejarn Asi is 18th man.

Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt will make his 150th NRL appearance.

Knights v Raiders, Sunday 1.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 1 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Harley Smith-Shields
Centre for Knights is number 3 Kurt Mann

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Semi Valemei
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Phoenix Crossland

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Raiders is number 17 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Corey Harawira-Naera
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Knights is number 14 Sauaso Sue

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Hudson Young

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 13 Connor Watson

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Interchange for Knights is number 15 David Klemmer

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Josh King

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Matthew Timoko
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Tex Hoy

Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Dunamis Lui

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:54 AM

Knights: In a minor change announced an hour before kick-off, Sauaso Sue will start at lock with Connor Watson moving back to the bench. Tex Hoy will be the 18th man.

Mitchell Pearce was named among the reserves on Tuesday but was ruled out due to his hamstring problem. Simi Sasagi was the other player to drop out of the squad on Friday.

Kalyn Ponga dismissed any concerns around a sternum injury suffered against the Roosters last week during a media conference on Tuesday.

Teenage young gun Bradman Best also said he was confident of playing after being named to return three weeks early from syndesmosis surgery.

Prop David Klemmer (head knock) returns to claim a place on the interchange, pushing Jack Johns out of the 21.

The Knights have won only one of their past five games at Suncorp Stadium.

Raiders: Joe Tapine moves from the bench to the starting side, with Josh Papalii now on the interchange. Dunamis Lui will be the 18th man for the Green Machine.

Bailey Simonsson (foot) and Dunamis Lui (calf) returned to full training but Simonsson was omitted from the 21-man squad on Friday.

Jack Wighton (ribs) was restricted to no contact training on Monday but took part in the side's skills session.

English forward Elliott Whitehead (shoulder) trained strongly and will play.

Ryan James was the other player omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Raiders have conceded only 44 points in their past three games.

Storm v Panthers, Sunday 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 1 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Storm is number 2 Dean Ieremia

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Stephen Crichton
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Brent Naden
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Robert Jennings
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Liam Martin
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis

Interchange for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Izack Tago
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Harry Grant

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Storm is number 20 Jordan Grant

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 J'maine Hopgood

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Tepai Moeroa

Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Paul Momirovski

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:54 AM

Storm: Harry Grant will return from a hamstring injury via the bench. He joins Jordan Grant, Chris Lewis and Ryan Papenhuyzen as the interchange players.

The 1-13 named on Tuesday will start the match with Tepai Moeroa the 18th man for Melbourne.

In changes announced on Friday, Aaron Pene, Tui Kamikamica and Tom Eisenhuth were the three players to drop out.

Nicho Hynes holds on to the No.1 jersey with Ryan Papenhuyzen on the bench.

The Storm have won their past 11 games at Suncorp Stadium.

Panthers: Penrith will start 1-17 with Paul Momirovski the 18th man.

Robert Jennings comes on to the wing to replace Origin star Brian To'o, who is expected to undergo syndesmosis surgery and miss around six weeks.

Tyrone May (knee) also faces a significant stint on the sideline. His absence sees Matt Burton move to five-eighth, with Brent Naden replacing him in the centres.

Lindsay Smith and Kurt Falls were the two players dropped from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Panthers have won three of their past five games against the Storm.

Dragons v Rabbitohs, Sunday 6.25pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 1 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Corey Norman

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Talatau Amone

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 18 Taane Milne
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Gerard Beale

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jayden Sullivan

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Poasa Faamausili

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Mark Nicholls
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Dragons is number 17 Kaide Ellis

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Dragons is number 13 Tyrell Fuimaono

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 8 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Blake Taaffe
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Adam Clune

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick Mago
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jacob Host
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Davvy Moale

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Cody Ramsey

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Braidon Burns

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:55 AM

Dragons: Interchange forward Kaide Ellis gets a start at prop in a late swap with Josh Kerr.

Cody Ramsey has been named 18th man while Jordan Pereira is the final cut from the 17-man squad.

Talatau Amone has taken over Ramsey's starting spot while Corey Norman has also been listed in the centres.

Dragons quartet Jack de Belin, Jack Bird, Josh McGuire and Blake Lawrie are the four players serving their bans this week for the Shellharbour BBQ incident earlier this month.

Jaiyden Hunt and Jackson Ford come on to the bench.

Matt Dufty and Brayden Wiliame were omitted from the reserves 24 hours out from kick-off.

Dragons second-rower Tariq Sims will reach the milestone of 200 NRL games.

Rabbitohs: There are no late changes with halfback Adam Reynolds (hamstring) a confirmed starter. Halves partner Cody Walker (knee) is also good to go.

Braidon Burns is the 18th man with Dean Hawkins the final omission from the squad.

Lingering concussion symptoms mean that centre Campbell Graham, who Bennett said is "still getting some headaches", and prop Liam Knight have been ruled out for the second consecutive week.

Taane Milne replaces Graham while teenage prop Davvy Moale has been called on to the interchange to make his NRL debut.

NSW representative Cameron Murray has accepted a one-game ban for a crusher tackle charge with Jai Arrow moving into the starting side.

The Rabbitohs have won their past five games against the Dragons.

Bulldogs v Titans, Monday 6.05pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Monday 2 Aug

Full Time

Bulldogs

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Corey Allan

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

Winger for Titans is number 2 Greg Marzhew
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will Hopoate

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Aaron Schoupp

Centre for Titans is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jayden Okunbor

Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake Averillo

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Jack Hetherington

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 15 Dylan Napa

Prop for Titans is number 10 Moeaki Fotuaika
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Adam Elliott

2nd Row for Titans is number 16 Beau Fermor
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Biondi-Odo

Interchange for Titans is number 12 David Fifita
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Chris Patolo

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jaimin Jolliffe

Reserves

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Falakiko Manu

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Sam McIntyre

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:54 AM

Bulldogs: English international Luke Thompson failed in his judiciary bid on Tuesday night and received a three-match ban.

With Thompson suspended, Dylan Napa starts at prop with Renouf Atoni joining the bench. Chris Patolo has also joined the bench.

Ava Seumanufagai was the other player omitted from the squad when the team was cut back to 19. Joe Stimson was the last player cut an hour before kick-off and Falakiko Manu is 18th man.

Recalled halfback Kyle Flanagan gets another chance after being dropped in round 16 with Lachlan Lewis relegated to the extended bench.

Titans: As he did last week against the Dragons, Justin Holbrook has moved David Fifita to the bench and Beau Fermor will start the game.

Jamal Fogarty was the last man cut an hour before kick-off and Sam McIntyre is 18th man.

Recalled centre Esan Marsters replaces Patrick Herbert (suspension) on the right edge while Brian Kelly takes his place on the left side after overcoming an ankle injury suffered last week.

Sam Stone and Anthony Don were the first two players cut from the squad.

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

Sharks v Sea Eagles, Monday 8.05pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Monday 2 Aug

Full Time

Sharks

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Will Chambers

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Connor Tracey

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Aiden Tolman

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew Fifita

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Luke Metcalf

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Curtis Sironen

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Billy Magoulias

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Moses Suli

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:40:54 AM

Sharks: Cronulla have been granted an exemption to replace Jesse Ramien due to an ear infection. Siosifa Talakai will switch to the centres, bench forward Jack Williams has been elevated to start in the second row with Luke Metcalf the new face on the interchange.

Bill Magoulias is the 18th man and Joaniah Lualua was the last man cut an hour before kick-off.

Matt Moylan, who was initially named among the reserves, won't make his return from a calf injury.

Veteran prop Aiden Tolman is back from suspension, triggering a pack reshuffle that sees Toby Rudolf return to lock.

The Sharks were dealt a blow losing Shaun Johnson for the season with his hamstring tear.

The Sharks have not defeated the Sea Eagles in consecutive games since 2004.

Sea Eagles: In a late switch an hour before kick-off Toafofoa Sipley comes into the starting side and Taniela Paseka reverts to the bench.

Dylan Walker and Lachlan Croker have passed the concussion protocols and both will play.

Curtis Sironen (knee) got through a week's worth of conditioning training last week and has been included on the bench. Karl Lawton (back) will play after missing last week.

Cade Cust and Jack Gosiewski were dropped from the squad when it was reduced to 19 players 24 hours out from the new kick-off time. Kurt De Luis was the last man cut an hour before kick-off and Moses Suli is 18th man.