NRL 2023, round 20 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 11 Jul 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 20 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

Key note: In instances where three of the club’s players listed on the NRL team list have been additionally selected to play in State of Origin, the club may name one additional player as a reserve. In instances where four or more players named have been additional selected to play in State of Origin, the club may name a maximum of two additional players as reserves.

NRL Team Lists: Round 20

Knights v Wests Tigers, Friday 8.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Friday 14 Jul

Full Time

Knights

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Asu Kepaoa
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
Centre for Knights is number 19 Enari Tuala

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Will Smith
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Brandon Wakeham

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Dylan Lucas

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Daine Laurie

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:58 PM

Knights: Centre Dane Gagai returns from a foot injury in the only change to the side that beat the Bulldogs in Round 18. Enari Tuala is the man to make way. Blues reps Bradman Best and Jacob Saifiti will have 48 hours to recover from Origin III. Hymel Hunt is listed among the reserves as he closes in on a return from a knee injury.

Wests Tigers: A huge in for the Tigers with hooker Api Koroisau back on deck from the broken jaw he suffered against the Titans in Round 15. Koroisau's return sees Jake Simpkin move to the bench. Alex Twal returns from suspension on the bench so Aitasi James and Tallyn de Sliva drop out. Brent Naden (shoulder) is listed among the reserves and Daine Laurie (quad) is 18th Man.

Bulldogs v Broncos, Saturday 3.00pm at Belmore Sports Ground

Round 20 - Round 20 - Saturday 15 Jul

Full Time

Bulldogs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tristan Sailor
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Braidon Burns

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jacob Kiraz

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Bulldogs is number 20 Jeral Skelton

Winger for Broncos is number 16 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keenan Palasia
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Corey Jensen
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jackson Topine

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Brendan Piakura
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Corey Waddell

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle Flanagan

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Tevita Pangai Junior

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jayden Okunbor

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 20 Jock Madden
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Fa'amanu Brown

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:58 PM

Bulldogs: Josh Addo-Carr is named to back up from Origin III, but not at the expense of rookie wing Blake Wilson who has kept his spot after scoring three tries last week. It sees Jacob Kiraz shift to centre and bump Ethan Quai-Ward out of the 17 following his NRL debut in Round 19. After suffering a neck injury last week Ryan Sutton is out, with Raymond Faitala-Mariner the man to take his place at prop and Corey Waddell the new lock.

Broncos: Forward leader Pat Carrigan is listed among the reserves and will have Thursday and Friday to recover from the rigours of Origin III should the Broncos decide to back him up. The loss of Payne Haas (ankle) sees Corey Jensen moved into the starting side and Jesse Arthars added to the bench. Back-rower Kurt Capewell returns after missing two games with a quad injury.

Sea Eagles v Cowboys, Saturday 5.30pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 20 - Round 20 - Saturday 15 Jul

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Semi Valemei
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dean Matterson

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 21 Jake Arthur

Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:58 PM

Sea Eagles: Skipper Daly Cherry-Evans and star forward Jake Trbojevic will be monitored after Origin III. Jake Arthur is in the extended squad and ready to step up should Cherry-Evans be rested while Josh Aloiai could come into the starting pack. A new face on the bench with 25-year-old Dean Matterson to make his NRL debut in place of Ben Trbojevic, who suffered a hamstring strain at training on Sunday.

Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten has named the same 17 that piled on 74 points against Wests Tigers before the bye. Maroons trio Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi and Jeremiah Nanai have been named to back up. Brendan Elliott, Sam McIntyre and Kyle Feldt are all part of the extended squad should Payten choose to rest any of the Queensland reps.

Roosters v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 20 - Round 20 - Saturday 15 Jul

Full Time

Roosters

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Roosters is number 21 Fetalaiga Pauga

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Victor Radley

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Brandon Smith

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Siua Wong

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tariq Sims
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Alec MacDonald

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson
Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Drew Hutchison

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:58 PM

Roosters: Trent Robinson welcomes back a glut of talent in Round 20, headlined by Kiwi Test hooker Brandon Smith who returned from a lay-off with a thumb injury in reserve grade last week. Fellow hooker Jake Turpin and forward Egan Butcher are back on deck after suffering head knocks, as are Billy Smith and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, who clashed in a friendly fire incident at training ahead of Round 18 and were stood down. James Tedesco and Lindsay Collins are set to back up from Origin III if they get through unscathed, with a three-day turnaround.

Storm: After serving his mandatory stand down through the bye week, Will Warbrick has been named to return after picking up a head knock in Round 18. Maroons stars Harry Grant, Xavier Coates and Cameron Munster have been named to back up 72 hours after Origin III. Marion Seve has been named among the reserves as he nears a return from a jaw injury.

Warriors v Sharks, Sunday 2.00pm (AEST) at Go Media Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 16 Jul

Full Time

Warriors

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Warriors is number 16 Tom Ale

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf
2nd Row for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett

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
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 12 Josh Curran

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Wade Graham
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jesse Colquhoun

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 23 Viliami Vailea

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Connor Tracey

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:58 PM

Warriors: All eyes will again be on Shaun Johnson, with his second child expected to be born this week and the No.7 no certainty to play. Dylan Walker has been named to play despite suffering an arm injury suffered against the Rabbitohs. Josh Curran returns after serving a two-game suspension so Mitch Barnett shifts to the front row and Bunty Afoa is out.

Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has stuck with the same 17 that downed Wests Tigers in Round 19. Prop Braden Hamlin-Uele (ribs) has been named among the reserves and could be a chance of returning. Lock Dale Finucane is serving the final week of his suspension so Cameron McInnes looks set to start at lock again.

Dolphins v Panthers, Sunday 4.05pm at Kayo Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 16 Jul

Full Time

Dolphins

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Kodi Nikorima

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Centre for Panthers is number 21 Tyrone Peachey
Winger for Dolphins is number 19 Valynce Te Whare

Winger for Panthers is number 22 Thomas Jenkins
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 16 Anthony Milford

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Harrison Graham

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Panthers is number 18 Zac Hosking
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray Stone

Lock for Panthers is number 19 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Jarrod Wallace

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Josh Kerr

Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Luke Garner

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:57 PM

Dolphins: Felise Kaufusi (concussion) returns to the second row so Kenny Bromwich pushes up to prop and Mark Nicholls goes to the bench and Josh Kerr drops to 18th Man. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is named to back up from Origin in the centres with Kodi Nikorima retaining the fullback job. Brenko Lee is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from an ankle injury. Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King (shoulder) remains sidelined so Harrison Graham keeps the No.9 jersey.

Panthers: A huge name in the extended squad with Nathan Cleary listed in No.24 as he closes in on a return from a hamstring injury. Blues reps Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin, Stephen Crichton and Brian To'o are all set to back up after Origin III. Scott Sorensen picked up a neck injury against Melbourne in Round 18 but has been named to play. Zac Hosking and Tyrone Peachey have been replaced on the bench by Soni Luke and Jaeman Salmon.

Eels v Titans, Sunday 6.15pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 16 Jul

Full Time

Eels

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson

Centre for Titans is number 17 Jojo Fifita
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn Asi

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Titans is number 15 Chris Randall
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Andrew Davey

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Ryan Matterson

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Jacob Alick-Wiencke

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 19 Makahesi Makatoa

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:57 PM

Eels: All three of Brad Arthur's Origin reps are named to play. Captain Clint Gutherson is back in the No.1 jersey, so the man who filled in for him there last week, Sean Russell, moves to the wing. Ofahiki Ogden reverts to be 18th Man after starting at prop against the Warriors. The return of Mitch Moses to the halves sees Ryan Matterson move back to the bench. After making a successful injury return via the interchange last week, Shaun Lane starts in the second row which bumps Andrew Davey back to the bench.

Titans: Maroons forwards Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Moeaki Fotuaika and David Fifita have been named to back up from Origin III as has fullback AJ Brimson, pushing Jayden Campbell back to the bench. Chris Randall also goes to the interchange. Forwards Jaimin Jolliffe (hand) and Joe Stimson (concussion) will both miss the match after suffering injuries against the Dolphins. Jolliffe is facing four weeks on the sidelines.