NRL 2023, round 1 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 1 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

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NRL Team Lists: Round 1

Eels v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Thursday 2 Mar

Full Time

Eels

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Eels is number 22 Isaac Lumelume

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Matt Doorey

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Jirah Momoisea

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Jack Murchie

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Jordan Grant
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Bronson Garlick

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur

Replacement for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Eels: Bailey Simonsson has recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered in the grand final while Waqa Blake (arm), Matt Doorey (ankle) and Bryce Cartwright (jaw) have also been named but Shaun Lane (broken jaw), Nathan Brown (hamstring) and Ryan Matterson (suspension) are sidelined. Doorey is part a new-look back row combination that includes former Panther J'maine Hopgood while ex-Raider Josh Hodgson plays his first game NRL game for the club at hooker. Former Warrior Jack Murchie has earned a spot on the interchange alongside another recruit in Jirah Momoisea.

Storm: Plenty of changes for Craig Bellamy's side with Ryan Papenhuyzen unavailable for at least eight weeks of the competition and several key departures including Jesse and Kenny Bromwich and Felise Kaufusi. Winger Will Warbrick and second-rower Trent Loiero have been rewarded for strong trial form with starting spots. Tyran Wishart is the bench utility, joined on interchange by the versatile Chris Lewis, late bloomer Jordan Grant and youngster Alec MacDonald. Veterans Tariq Sims (calf) and Tepai Moeroa (toe) are both sidelined.

Warriors v Knights, Friday 6pm at Sky Stadium, Wellington

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 3 Mar

Full Time

Warriors

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Knights is number 2 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Brayden Wiliame

Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Warriors is number 23 Edward Kosi

Winger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett

Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Adam Elliott
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Josh Curran

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Leo Thompson

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Freddy Lussick

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Jack Johns

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Warriors: Star recruits Marata Niukore, Dylan Walker, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Te Maire Martin headline a new-look Warriors team. Centre Brayden Wiliame has been named to play his first NRL game since round 18, 2021 following a stint in French rugby. Former Dragon Jackson Ford makes his club debut in the back row alongside Niukore.

Knights: After playing just 40 minutes at five-eighth during the Pre-Season Challenge, Kalyn Ponga steps out in the No.6 at NRL level for the first time since round 3, 2019. Ponga teams with new recruit Jackson Hastings in the halves and Lachlan Miller makes his club debut at fullback. Centre Dane Gagai (hamstring) will miss the game, his place taken by Enari Tuala, who has recovered from a pectoral injury. Adam Elliott (ankle) and Jack Hetherington (shoulder) are good to go on the bench. Phoenix Crossland has grabbed the No.14 role and former Bronco Tyson Gamble is listed among the reserves.

Panthers v Broncos, Friday 8.05pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 3 Mar

Full Time

Panthers

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Zac Hosking

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Panthers: World Cup winner Liam Martin (knee) and Clive Churchill Medalist Dylan Edwards (hamstring) are both good to go for the season opener. Eleven members of the starting 13 from last year's grand final will line up against the Broncos. The season-ending injury to Taylan May sees Sunia Turuva start on the wing in Round 1 and permanently if he can cement the spot in the early rounds. Former Tiger Luke Garner takes over from Viliame Kikau on the left edge while Soni Luke gets the bench utility spot to partner Mitch Kenny at hooker.

Broncos: Kevin Walters has a relatively settled 17 for the club's season opener with the exception of fullback Reece Walsh, who is nursing a fractured eye socket. Selwyn Cobbo moves to fullback and Jesse Arthars comes onto the wing in his return to the club after a season with the Warriors. Cory Paix's impressive start to the year has earned him a spot on the bench alongside Keenan Palasia, Thomas Flegler and Martin Taupau in his Broncos debut.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Saturday 3pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 4 Mar

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cooper Johns

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan Sutton
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 17 Josh Aloiai

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Fa'amanu Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jayden Tanner
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo Weekes

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Franklin Pele
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jacob Preston

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Braidon Burns

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic has passed a final fitness test and will line up for his first game since May last year in a massive boost to the Sea Eagles. Kaeo Weekes was impressive at fullback in the Pre-season Challenge and will fill the utility role off the bench. The absence of first-choice five-eighth Josh Schuster (calf) will see Cooper Johns partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves in his first NRL game for the club. Centre Brad Parker is good to go despite suffering a broken nose against the Roosters a fortnight ago. Jake Trbojevic has been named at prop and Josh Aloiai on the bench.

Bulldogs: Forward Luke Thompson injured his ankle at training on Tuesday and has been ruled out of the opening game. Fa'amanu Brown takes over at lock, continuing his career revival after 13 games at Wests Tigers last year. In the middle, Max King and Ryan Sutton are the starting props with former Shark Franklin Pele and youngster Jayden Tanner coming off the bench. Big-name signings Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney will be unveiled but the pack will be without Tevita Pangai Junior (calf) for at least three games. Hayze Perham gets the nod at fullback despite being below his best in the clash with the Sharks in the Pre-Season Challenge.

Cowboys v Raiders, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 4 Mar

Full Time

Cowboys

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Harley Smith-Shields
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Pasami Saulo
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata Mariota
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 James Tamou

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Brendan Elliot

Replacement for Raiders is number 19 Matt Frawley

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Cowboys: James Tamou plays his first game for the Cowboys since 2016 when he lines up on the interchange on Saturday. Forward Coen Hess is set to fill the vacant left second-row spot after two years playing almost exclusively as a middle forward. Hess' inclusion for the departed Tom Gilbert is the only change to the starting 13 from last year's preliminary final against the Eels. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown has overcome a rib injury sustained in the NRL All Stars game earlier this month to take his spot on the bench.

Raiders: Seb Kris has been given the job at fullback to replace Xavier Savage (broken jaw) with Jordan Rapana on the wing. Harley Smith-Shields returns to the NRL for the first time since 2021 in the centres. Prop Josh Papalii is out with a slight calf strain and his place is taken by Pasami Saulo in his first game for the club. After starting at No.9 during the Pre-Season Challenge, Huddersfield recruit Danny Levi makes his Green Machine debut at hooker. Tom Starling fills the impact hooker position on the bench.

Sharks v Rabbitohs, Saturday 7.35pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 4 Mar

Full Time

Sharks

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Michael Chee Kam
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnes

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Wade Graham

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Blake Taaffe
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jack Williams

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Shaquai Mitchell

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Mawene Hiroti

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jed Cartwright

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 2/18/2024 9:54:34 AM

Sharks: Halfback Nicho Hynes is out with a calf injury, his place taken by Braydon Trindall. Former Eel Oregon Kaufusi makes his club debut off the bench after four seasons and 72 games at Parramatta. Prop Royce Hunt is out with an elbow injury so Braden Hamlin-Uele will start and Jack Williams joins the bench.

Rabbitohs: Winger Taane Milne has one game to serve on a suspension with Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson set to take his place. Hame Sele is out with a calf injury suffered during the Pre-Season Challenge. Livewire utility Blake Taaffe is in line for the No.14 jersey and Shaquai Mitchell's powerful Charity Shield performance has won him a spot in the bench for the fourth NRL appearance of his career. Jai Arrow returns to the starting side after coming from the bench in the Charity Shield and Jacob Host drops out.

Dolphins v Roosters, Sunday 4.05m at Suncorp Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 5 Mar

Full Time

Dolphins

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee

Centre for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Roosters is number 4 Corey Allan
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Naufahu Whyte
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Connelly Lemuelu

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Jake Turpin

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 19 Poasa Faamausili
Reserve for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Dolphins: Young gun Isaiya Katoa has won the battle for the No.6 jersey in Wayne Bennett's inaugural Dolphins team, with veteran playmaker Anthony Milford named on the extended bench. Skipper Jesse Bromwich leads a forward pack that includes his brother Kenny and fellow Storm recruit Felise Kaufusi as well as Tom Gilbert and Jarrod Wallace. Former Eel Ray Stone has been named on the bench for his first game since suffering an ACL injury in round three last year while prop Herman Ese'ese is good to go after hurting his elbow during the trials. Katoa's teammate from Penrith's Jersey Flegg premiership-winning side, Kurt Donoghue, has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench.

Roosters: Star centre Joey Manu is out after suffering a facial fracture during pre-season training while fellow Kiwi Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (back) is also sidelined. Former Bulldog Corey Allan takes over in the centres alongside Joseph Suaalii. Five-eighth Luke Keary has overcome a jaw injury to take his place in the halves with Sam Walker. Star signing Brandon Smith will play his first NRL game for the Tricolours at hooker and Drew Hutchison is the back-up dummy half in No.14. World Cup winner Angus Crichton (personal leave) is out with Egan Butcher to start on an edge.

Wests Tigers v Titans, Sunday 6.15pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 5 Mar

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden

Centre for Titans is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jaimin Jolliffe
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Titans is number 17 Joe Stimson
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Fonua Pole

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Asu Kepaoa

Interchange for Titans is number 18 Sam McIntyre

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Alex Seyfarth

Replacement for Titans is number 20 Chris Randall

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Wests Tigers: Halfback Luke Brooks (calf) has been named to play alongside star recruits Api Koroisau, David Klemmer and Isaiah Papali'i. Another big name signing, John Bateman, has only recently arrived from England and will be rested in round one. Centre Tommy Talau and second-rower Shawn Blore make their returns after missing the entire 2021 season due to ACL injuries. Veteran Ken Maumalo's knee injury opens the door for ex-Panther Charlie Staines to start on the wing after playing in both pre-season games.

Titans: Star recruit Kieran Foran joins Tanah Boyd in the halves, AJ Brimson starts at fullback and former Rooster Sam Verrills rounds out the spine at hooker. Flyer Alofiana Khan-Pereira makes his NRL debut on the wing on the back of a four-try haul in the Pre-Season Challenge win over the Dolphins. Jayden Campbell will bring impact from the bench in No.14 while Erin Clark, Moeaki Fotuaika and Joe Stimson round out the interchange. Chris Randall (hamstring) has been named among the extended reserves.