NRL 2022, round 22 team lists, updates, injuries, ins and outs

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Timestamp: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 21 of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season.

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NRL Team Lists: Round 22

Panthers v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Thursday 11 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 18 Charlie Staines

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Storm is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Panthers is number 17 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jaeman Salmon

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Cooper Johns

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth

Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
2nd Row for Panthers is number 22 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny

Interchange for Storm is number 11 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Storm is number 13 Josh King
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis
Interchange for Panthers is number 20 Robert Jennings

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tyran Wishart

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 19 J'maine Hopgood

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Alec MacDonald

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:40 PM

Panthers: Matt Eisenhuth will start at prop in place of the suspended James Fisher-Harris while Viliame Kikau has been named on the extended bench as he looks to return from the hip injury which sidelined him last week.

Storm: Cooper Johns looks set for an extended run in the halves, with Jahrome Hughes suffering a partial dislocation of his shoulder last week. Cameron Munster moves back to five-eighth with Nick Meaney returning from the concussion he suffered in Round 19. Powerful centre Justin Olam is back from his COVID lay-off so Young Tonumaipe'a goes to the reserves. Tom Eisenhuth will start in place of Felise Kaufusi who will miss the game to be with family after the passing of his father earlier in the week. Chris Lewis has been added to the bench.

Warriors v Bulldogs, Friday 6pm at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Friday 12 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Marcelo Montoya

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Daejarn Asi

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Tohu Harris

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jack Murchie

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 16 Harrison Edwards
Lock for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 13 Josh Curran

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 12 Jackson Topine
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Eliesa Katoa

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Joe Stimson
Interchange for Warriors is number 22 Tom Ale

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Patolo

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 17 Jackson Frei

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Kurtis Morrin

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Warriors: Another change at five-eighth with Daejarn Asi back in the halves and Wayde Egan moving from No.6 back to his usual position of hooker. Freddy Lussick goes back to the bench and Taniela Otukolo drops to the reserves. Viliami Vailea is back in the centres for his first NRL game since breaking his jaw in Round 12, so Euan Aitken goes back to the pack in place of Bayley Sironen. Josh Curran is the new lock, replacing Aaron Pene who is out with a leg injury.

Bulldogs: Tevita Pangai Jnr has remained in Australia for family reasons and was unavailable for selection so Raymond Faitala-Mariner will start at lock as he did last week. Rookie Harrison Edwards joins the interchange after serving as the Bulldogs' replacement player in Round 21.

Eels v Rabbitohs, Friday 7.55pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Friday 12 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jaxson Paulo
Centre for Eels is number 4 Tom Opacic

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Isaiah Tass
Winger for Eels is number 5 Waqa Blake

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jake Arthur

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 19 Dean Hawkins

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ofahiki Ogden

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Taane Milne

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 21 Sean Russell

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 14 Blake Taaffe

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Eels: Just the one change from the side which beat Manly in Round 21, with Ofahiki Ogden set to play his first NRL game of the year, joining the interchange at the expense of Makahesi Makatoa. Winger Bailey Simonsson is among the reserves as he looks to return from a hamstring injury.

Rabbitohs: Hame Sele returns from a hamstring injury in the front row, pushing Daniel Suluka-Fifita to the reserves. Thomas Burgess has served his one-game suspension but will miss the match with a groin injury. Centre Campbell Graham is still sidelined by the cheekbone injury which has kept him out since Round 16.

Roosters v Cowboys, Saturday 3pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 13 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Paul Momirovski

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tom Gilbert
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jordan McLean
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Luciano Leilua
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Adam Keighran

Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Jake Granville

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Roosters: Hooker Sam Verrills has been named but will need to pass the NRL’s HIA protocol this week after suffering a head knock against the Broncos. Egan Butcher returns after serving a one-game ban, replacing Ben Thomas on the bench. Lindsay Collins (concussion) and Siosiua Taukeiaho (cheekbone) remain sidelined.

Cowboys: After suffering a hamstring injury which denied him a place in the Origin decider, Jordan McLean is back on the Cowboys bench but winger Kyle Feldt remains sidelined with his own hamstring issue. Reuben Cotter comes into the starting side with Jamayne Taunoa-Brown going back to the bench.

Wests Tigers v Sharks, Saturday 5.30pm at Scully Park, Tamworth

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 13 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Kade Dykes
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent Naden

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Lachlan Miller
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa

Centre for Sharks is number 22 Matt Ikuvalu
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Starford To'a

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Fa'amanu Brown

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Zane Musgrove

Prop for Sharks is number 19 Royce Hunt
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 18 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Fonua Pole

Interchange for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Austin Dias

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig Wilton
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tom Freebairn

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnes
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange for Sharks is number 21 Jesse Colquhoun

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jake Simpkin

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Kayal Iro

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Wests Tigers: With Ken Maumalo sidelined by a suspected PCL injury Starford To’a shifts to the wing and James Roberts comes in at centre for his sixth appearance of the year. Zane Musgrove earns a start in the front row, which means Joe Ofahengaue shifts from prop to lock and impressive rookie Fonua Pole reverts to the interchange. Luke Garner has been named as 18th Man as he continues to work his way back from a neck injury.

Sharks: Lachie Miller will play on the wing in place of Connor Tracey, who will be rested after he was knocked out in a Tariq Sims high shot on Saturday night. Playmaker Matt Moylan remains sidelined with a quad injury so Braydon Trindall again fills the five-eighth role. Dale Finucane is back from suspension so Cameron McInnes reverts to the bench. Prop Royce Hunt is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from a shoulder injury.

Broncos v Knights, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 13 Aug

Full Time

Broncos

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Te Maire Martin

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Broncos is number 21 Delouise Hoeter

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones
Lock for Broncos is number 19 Ryan James

Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Jake Turpin

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys Kennedy

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Simi Sasagi
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Sauaso Sue

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Cory Paix

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Jack Johns

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Broncos: After making a successful return from a rib injury for Wynnum Manly on Sunday, Te Maire Martin is back in the No.1 jersey. Brenko Lee has been recalled in the centres at the expense of Deine Mariner. In the pack Billy Walters has been named to start at hooker with Jake Turpin on the bench.

Knights: Adam Clune is back in the No.7 jersey in place of Jake Clifford, who played several minutes with a fractured arm in Sunday’s victory over Wests Tigers and underwent corrective surgery on Tuesday to repair the fracture. David Klemmer returns to the side after missing Round 21 for disciplinary reasons. Mitch Barnett is out with a thumb injury, replaced at lock by Mat Croker. Prop Jacob Saifiti left the field in the closing minutes against the Tigers after suffering a head knock but has been named. Edrick Lee has been named among the reserves as he looks to return from a foot injury but still no sign of utility Kurt Mann (quad).

Raiders v Dragons, Sunday 2pm at GIO Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Sunday 14 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage

Fullback for Dragons is number 21 Cody Ramsey
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Dragons is number 1 Moses Mbye
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Jack De Belin
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh McGuire
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Michael Molo
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Tyrell Fuimaono
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Billy Burns

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James Schiller

Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Jaiyden Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Raiders: Prop Joseph Tapine is out with a rib injury, with Emre Guler taking his place in the starting front row and Corey Horsburgh joining the interchange. After missing round 21 with an ankle complaint, Xavier Savage is back at fullback which means Albert Hopoate, who played there last week, shifts to the wing in place of the suspended Nick Cotric.

Dragons: Tariq Sims' ban for a careless high tackle sees Josh McGuire move into the starting side and Tyrell Fuimaono join the bench for his first game since Round 12. Billy Burns also joins the bench. Michael Molo has been promoted to the starting side with brother Francis dropping out. Fullback Cody Ramsey is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a knee injury.

Titans v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Sunday 14 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Titans is number 2 Jojo Fifita

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Titans is number 3 Phillip Sami

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 20 Brad Parker
Winger for Titans is number 5 Patrick Herbert

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Titans is number 22 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Josh Aloiai
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Andrew Davey
Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Interchange for Titans is number 14 Greg Marzhew

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Josh Schuster

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Corey Thompson

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:39 PM

Titans: Erin Clark returns to hooker after the season-ending knee injury to Aaron Booth and Issac Liu moves into the starting side at lock. Tanah Boyd remains at halfback with Toby Sexton named in the reserves after being rested last week. Patrick Herbert returns from injury on the wing so Greg Marzhew goes to the bench.

Sea Eagles: Toafofoa Sipley has been named to start at prop with Taniela Paseka sidelined by a knee injury. Josh Aloiai returns from a knee injury on the bench but Sean Keppie (shoulder) is still out. Veteran five-eighth Kieran Foran is set to play despite suffering a hamstring injury against the Eels.