NRL 2023, round 5, official team lists, injuries, updates, suspensions, ins and outs

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

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 5 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

* All kick-off times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

NRL Team Lists: Round 5

Roosters v Eels, Thursday 8.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Thursday 30 Mar

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 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Drew Hutchison

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo

Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

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

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

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 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Eels is number 10 Wiremu Greig
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

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

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jake Turpin

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Matt Doorey
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Corey Allan

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jack Murchie
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur
Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Ben Thomas

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Roosters: With Joey Manu serving a one-game ban for a high shot against the Rabbitohs, the versatile Drew Hutchison moves into the centres. Corey Allan has been added to the interchange along with Naufahu Whyte, with Terrell May dropping out.

Eels: Prop Junior Paulo will miss two games after taking an early guilty plea to a Grade Two Careless High Tackle charge so Wiremu Greig moves into the starting side and Jack Murchie joins the bench having recovered from a head knock suffered in Round 3.

Raiders v Panthers, Friday 6pm at GIO Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Friday 31 Mar

Full Time

Raiders

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Harley Smith-Shields

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Matt Frawley

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Brad Schneider

Replacement for Panthers is number 19 Jack Cogger

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Raiders: Winger Jordan Rapana makes a welcome return from suspension with James Schiller the man to make way for the veteran. Halfback Jamal Fogarty returns after missing the Knights game due to illness so Matt Frawley switches to five-eighth to cover for the suspended Jack Wighton, who will miss two games. Club legend Jarrod Croker is part of the extended squad as he looks to play his first game of the season and 293rd of his career.

Panthers: Luke Garner is being rested as he battles some niggles so Scott Sorensen comes into the starting side and Lindsay Smith joins the bench. World Cup star Liam Martin remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and hooker Soni Luke is also out after suffering a head knock in Round 4. Tyrone Peachey is the new man on the bench to cover for Luke.

Rabbitohs v Storm, Friday 8.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Friday 31 Mar

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jonah Pezet

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Michael Chee Kam

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Hame Sele

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Blake Taaffe

Replacement for Storm is number 16 Tariq Sims

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 2/18/2024 9:54:33 AM

Rabbitohs: Prop Hame Sele returns from concussion protocols after the mandatory 11-day stand down and will come off the bench. Last week's debutant Ben Lovett goes to the reserves list. Winger Alex Johnston suffered a slight cork to his thigh against the Sea Eagles but will be good to go.

Storm: Just the one change to the team that beat Wests Tigers with Tom Eisenhuth joining the bench after being 18th man last week. He takes the place of Tyran Wishart, who goes to the reserves. With Jahrome Hughes still a week away from returning from suspension, youngster Jonah Pezet retains the No.7 jersey.

Sea Eagles v Knights, Saturday 3pm at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 1 Apr

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Knights is number 20 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 19 Cooper Johns

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Lock for Knights is number 13 Jack Johns

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo Weekes

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Mat Croker
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 21 Karl Lawton

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Dylan Lucas

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Sea Eagles: Morgan Harper will play his first game of the season in place of injured centre Tolu Koula (knee). Hooker Lachlan Croker returns from the shoulder injury which kept him out of Round 4 so Karl Lawton goes to the reserves list.

Knights: Kurt Mann was assessed as a category 1 HIA against the Raiders and is subject to the 11-day stand down so his place is taken by Jack Johns. Powerhouse winger Greg Marzhew holds his spot with Dominic Young listed among the reserves after scoring a try and running for 135 metres in NSW Cup on Sunday.

Dragons v Dolphins, Saturday 5.30pm at WIN Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 1 Apr

Full Time

Dragons

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 21 Talatau Amone

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Anthony Milford

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kenneath Bromwich
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack Bird

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Moses Mbye

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Dragons is number 22 Jack De Belin

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Mason Teague

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Michael Molo

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Poasa Faamausili

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Dragons: Jack de Belin's calf had not quite recovered in time for the match against Cronulla but the former Origin back-rower has been named in the extended squad and could well be added to the 17 later in the week. Coach Anthony Griffin has stuck solid with the squad that suffered a disappointing loss to the Sharks, with Jack Bird named to start at lock and Zane Musgrove on the bench, although they did swap around on game day.

Dolphins: Anthony Milford moves from five-eighth to halfback to cover for Sean O'Sullivan (pectoral) and Isaiya Katoa returns from an elbow injury in the No.6 jumper. Tesi Niu (knee) is replaced on the wing by Jack Bostock, who makes his NRL debut. Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King is back from a two-week suspension so Mason Teague goes to the bench. Herman Ese'ese returns from a pectoral injury at prop, pushing Poasa Faamausili to the reserves.

Broncos v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 1 Apr

Full Time

Broncos

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Starford To'a
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Justin Matamua
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Shawn Blore

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Joe Ofahengaue

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Broncos: Coach Kevin Walters has named the same 17 that snuck past the Dolphins in a classic at Suncorp Stadium in Round 4. Forward Kobe Hetherington came back from a pre-season bicep injury via Hostplus Cup last weekend and is listed among the reserves as he chases a spot in the in-form Broncos side.

Wests Tigers: Tim Sheens has stuck solid with his starting 13 from Round 4 with Adam Doueihi remaining at fullback and Brandon Wakeham in the No.6. Plenty of new faces on the bench with Jake Simpkin, Justin Matamua and Starford To'a coming in while Daine Laurie, Alex Seyfarth and Shawn Blore drop out.

Sharks v Warriors, Sunday 4.05m at PointsBet Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Sunday 2 Apr

Full Time

Sharks

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami Vailea
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnes

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braydon Trindall

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Josh Curran

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 21 Samuel Stonestreet

Replacement for Warriors is number 21 Freddy Lussick

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Sharks: Braydon Trindall returns from an ankle injury and joins the interchange bench. Oregon Kaufusi (failed HIA) was ruled out inside the opening 15 minutes on Sunday and will miss the match. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon sticks with the same starting 13 that racked up 40 points against the Dragons.

Warriors: Skipper Tohu Harris has been named despite suffering a knee injury against the Bulldogs but Te Maire Martin (head knock) is out, his place taken by Ronald Volkman. The return of hooker Wayde Egan (head knock) pushes Freddy Lussick to the reserves.

Bulldogs v Cowboys, Sunday 6.15pm at Accor Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Sunday 2 Apr

Full Time

Bulldogs

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Tom Chester
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Brendan Elliot
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan Sutton

Prop for Cowboys is number 15 Mitchell Dunn
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Coen Hess
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Heilum Luki
Lock for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey Waddell

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Josh Reynolds

Interchange for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Franklin Pele

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jayden Okunbor

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Riley Price

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Braidon Burns

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Zac Laybutt

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:53 AM

Bulldogs: Favourite son Josh Reynolds will play his first game for the Bulldogs since 2017 when he comes onto the interchange bench for the injured Fa'amanu Brown (dislocated elbow). Franklin Pele returns from injury on the bench pushing Jayden Tanner to the reserves. Still no sign of Tevita Pangai jnr, who suffered a calf strain during a field training session and is being monitored by medical staff.

Cowboys: Winger Murray Taulagi (knee) and centre Gehamat Shibasaki (hamstring) are both out. Peta Hiku returns from suspension to fill the No. 4 jersey and Brendan Elliot comes in on the wing. The absence of Jeremiah Nanai (suspended) sees Heilum Luki promoted to the starting side and Mitch Dunn join the bench for his first game of the season. Youngster Riley Price will make his NRL debut off the bench in place of the injured James Tamou (foot).