NRL 2023, Round 8 official team lists, ins and outs, updates, injuries

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 18 Apr 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 8 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 9 team lists will be released on Wednesday, April 26 due to the Anzac Day games.

NRL Team Lists: Round 8

Rabbitohs v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Thursday 20 Apr

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 18 Taane Milne

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 20 Josiah Karapani

Replacement for Panthers is number 21 Jack Cogger

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

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

Rabbitohs: The loss of Keaon Koloamatangi to a leg injury sees Michael Chee Kam return to the side while winger Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson's return from an ankle injury pushes Taane Milne to 18th man.

Panthers: Scott Sorensen moves back in the starting side to replace Liam Martin, who continues to battle hamstring issues. Lindsay Smith has been called onto the bench. Luke Garner has been named 18th man after returning from a rib injury in NSW Cup on Saturday.

Eels v Broncos, Friday 8pm (AEST) at TIO Stadium, Darwin

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 21 Apr

Full Time

Eels

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Eels is number 21 Bailey Simonsson

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Eels: Hooker Josh Hodgson returns after missing Sunday's game against the Bulldogs due to illness. Brendan Hands goes back to the bench and Makahesi Makatoa drops out. Winger Bailey Simonsson has served his suspension and is listed among the reserves.

Broncos: Prop Thomas Flegler (concussion) and winger Corey Oates (jaw) are back in the 17 for Kevin Walters so Corey Jensen goes to the bench, Keenan Palasia to the reserves and Jesse Arthars to 18th man. Oates hasn't played breaking his jaw in Round 2 against the Cowboys.

Bulldogs v Sharks, Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 22 Apr

Full Time

Bulldogs

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Declan Casey

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Braidon Burns

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Burton

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Josh Reynolds

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Wade Graham
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jayden Okunbor

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Andrew Davey

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Jeral Skelton

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Bulldogs: The knee injury to winger Jacob Kiraz sees Declan Casey come into the side while Braidon Burns returns from an ankle injury on the other wing. Centre Jake Averillo (knee) and bench forward Andrew Davey (finger) have been named to play despite suffering injuries against the Eels. Jayden Okunbor has gone from the wing to the bench and Jackson Topine goes to the reserves list.

Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has stuck with the same 17-man squad that got the job done against the Roosters. Skipper Dale Finucane has two more games to serve on his suspension and will return for Magic Round in Brisbane.

Cowboys v Knights, Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 22 Apr

Full Time

Cowboys

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Cowboys is number 15 Jake Granville

Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Tom Chester

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Mat Croker
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jack Hetherington

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Riley Price

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Simi Sasagi

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Cowboys: Reuben Cotter will start the game at lock in the absence of Jason Taumalolo, who faces up to six weeks on the sideline with a knee injury. Prop Jordan McLean's return from a hamstring injury sees Jake Granville revert to the bench.

Knights: Kalyn Ponga is back for his first game since Round 2 and will play his 100th NRL match. The superstar's return from concussion sees Tyson Gamble move to the bench. Kurt Mann will start the game at lock, Mat Croker goes to the bench and Brodie Jones is out with a quadricep injury suffered in Saturday night's loss to the Panthers. Jacob Saifiti returns from a four-game suspension on the bench.

Dolphins v Titans, Sunday 2pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 23 Apr

Full Time

Dolphins

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Titans is number 21 AJ Brimson
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Robert Jennings

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace

Interchange for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 JJ Collins

Replacement for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Dolphins: Veteran forward Felise Kaufusi returns from a four-game suspension in a straight swap in the starting side for Kenny Bromwich, who received a one-game ban for Dangerous Contact on Taane Milne in Round 7. Origin prop Jarrod Wallace returns after a week out with concussion so JJ Collins shifts to 18th man.

Titans: AJ Brimson has been listed among the reserves as he closes in on a return from a hamstring complaint. Jojo Fifita is back from a knee injury on the wing with Phil Sami going to the centres and Aaron Schoupp dropping out. Two new faces on the interchange bench with Thomas Mikaele named to play his first game for the club and Kleese Haas making his first appearance of 2023. Joe Vuna and Iszack Fa'asuamaleaui are the two players to make way.

Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 23 Apr

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Josh Schuster
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Samuela Fainu
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tommy Talau

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Alex Seyfarth

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Cooper Johns

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Wests Tigers: Adam Doueihi (ACL) is out for the season with Brandon Wakeham taking over at five-eighth. More shuffling in the backline with 21-year-old Jahream Bula set to make his NRL debut at fullback, Charlie Staines moving to the wing and Asu Kepaoa into the centres to replace Brent Naden (collarbone). Tommy Talau returns from a facial injury on the bench and is joined by Daine Laurie, who hasn't played since Round 4. Shawn Blore and Jake Simpkin drop out. David Nofoaluma is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from a foot injury.

Sea Eagles: Five-eighth Josh Schuster returns after missing three games with a quadriceps injury while winger Reuben Garrick (concussion) is also back on deck. Back-rower Kelma Tuilagi will miss the match under concussion protocols, his place taken by Ethan Bullemor. The new faces on the bench are Sean Keppie and Samuela Fainu, who will make his NRL debut.

Roosters v Dragons, Tuesday 4.05pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Tuesday 25 Apr

Full Time

Roosters

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Paul Momirovski

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Joseph Manu

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Moses Mbye
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jack Bird
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Corey Allan

Replacement for Dragons is number 8 Zane Musgrove

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Roosters: Joseph Manu has been moved to five-eighth with Luke Keary going to halfback and Sam Walker dropping to the reserves. Paul Momirovski is the new centre. World Cup winner Angus Crichton makes his comeback and will fill the hole left by Nat Butcher's suspension. Sitili Tupouniua has been named to play his first game since Round 18 last year having recovered from an ACL injury. Former Eel Nathan Brown is listed among the reserves after he played NSW Cup last weekend but Fletcher Baker (concussion) remains sidelined.

Dragons: Just the one change to the starting side for Anthony Griffin with Ben Murdoch-Masila back in the pack after playing NSW Cup on Sunday. Jaydn Su'A is the man to make way.

Storm v Warriors, Tuesday 7pm at AAMI Park

Round 8 - Round 8 - Tuesday 25 Apr

Full Time

Storm

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Marcelo Montoya
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Dylan Walker
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Storm is number 17 Tariq Sims

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jazz Tevaga
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Josh Curran
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Aaron Pene

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Storm is number 20 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Viliami Vailea

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:51 AM

Storm: Nick Meaney is back after missing Round 7 due to delayed concussion symptoms so Cameron Munster returns to the halves. Prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to return from a knee injury, filling the void left by Tui Kamikamica (suspended).

Warriors:Marata Niukore's return from a two-game suspension pushes Josh Curran to the bench and Taine Tuaupiki to the reserves list. Hooker Wayde Egan was cleared to return from concussion protocols but the club have chosen to give him another week off.