NRL 2023, round 23, official team lists, updates, injuries

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 1 Aug 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 23 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 23

Roosters v Sea Eagles, Thursday 7.50pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 23 - Round 23 - Thursday 3 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Josh Schuster
Halfback for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Matthew Lodge
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Ben Trbojevic
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Dean Matterson
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ethan Bullemor

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 21 Fetalaiga Pauga

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Jake Arthur

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:42 AM

Roosters: After failing a head injury assessment against the Broncos, forward Egan Butcher will miss the match. Youngster Siua Wong comes in for his fourth game of the season and first as a starter. Drew Hutchison joins the bench with Jake Turpin dropping to the reserves.

Sea Eagles: Ben Trbojevic (hamstring) is back on deck but Christian Tuipulotu (knee) is set to miss at least two weeks. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega comes in on the wing for his fifth game of the season. Trbojevic's return sees Sean Keppie drop out of the squad.

Titans v Warriors, Friday 6.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Friday 4 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Titans is number 15 Chris Randall

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Titans is number 10 Isaac Liu

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Titans is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Josh Curran
Interchange for Titans is number 18 Keano Kini

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Jazz Tevaga

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Jacob Alick
Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:42 AM

Titans: Fullback AJ Brimson (ribs) is good to go after scans cleared him of serious injury but centre Jojo Fifita will miss the game with an ankle injury. Aaron Schoupp joins the backline in Fifita's absence. Skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has one more match to serve on his suspension.

Warriors: Coach Andrew Webster has named the same 17 that downed the Raiders in Round 21 with Marata Niukore good to go after suffering a head knock in that match. Jazz Tevaga has been listed as 18th Man as he nears a return from a calf injury. Tevaga has played just six games this season, the last of those in Round 8.

Panthers v Storm, Friday 8.00pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Friday 4 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Zac Hosking

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

Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Storm is number 21 George Jennings
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Storm is number 20 Jonah Pezet

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Storm is number 14 Tom Eisenhuth
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Interchange for Storm is number 12 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai Moeroa
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Eliesa Katoa
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Tyran Wishart

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 19 Luke Garner

Replacement for Storm is number 19 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:42 AM

Panthers: Zac Hosking has been named to replace the suspended Tyrone Peachey in the centres although Izack Tago (leg) has been named among the reserves and could come into the side later in the week. Jaeman Salmon is the new man on the bench.

Storm: Nelson Asofa-Solomona's return from a finger injury pushes Tom Eisenhuth to the bench and Tyran Wishart to 18th Man. Asofa-Solomona played on the edge when Eli Katoa was out with an eye injury but will most likely find himself back in the middle with Katoa having returned last week. In great news for the Storm, Ryan Papenhuyzen is edging closer to a comeback via Queensland Cup in a boost ahead of the finals.

Cowboys v Broncos, Saturday 3.00pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 5 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Semi Valemei

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Cowboys is number 19 Kyle Feldt

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Broncos is number 21 Jock Madden

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Brendan Piakura
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Heilum Luki

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Xavier Willison

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 21 Brendan Elliot

Replacement for Broncos is number 20 Jordan Riki

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:42 AM

Cowboys: Centre Val Holmes will miss the next four matches after he failed in his bid to have a careless high tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary. Youngster Zac Laybutt looms as the likely replacement for the suspended Origin star. Hooker Reece Robson suffered a head knock in the closing stages of the Titans game but has been named while Griffin Neame returns from a head knock on the bench alongside, edge forward Heilum Luki, who has recovered from a facial fracture and will play his first game since Round 16.

Broncos: Winger Jesse Arthars returns from suspension and back-rower Brendan Piakura (illness) is also back on deck. Deine Mariner makes way for Arthars in the backline while Piakura's return pushes Keenan Palasia to the interchange bench and Xavier Willison to the reserves. Jordan Riki is part of the extended squad as he nears a return from a foot injury.

Dolphins v Knights, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST) at Optus Stadium, Perth

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 5 Aug

Full Time

Dolphins

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Kodi Nikorima

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te Whare

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 16 Isaiya Katoa

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 6 Anthony Milford

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Brodie Jones
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Jarrod Wallace

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Max Plath

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Dylan Lucas

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:42 AM

Dolphins: Kodi Nikorima moves from five-eighth to centre in place of Euan Aitken (knee) and Anthony Milford slots in at No.6 after an impressive cameo off the bench on Sunday. Connelly Lemuelu (head knock) has been named to play. Isaiya Katoa is the new face on the bench.

Knights: Prop Daniel Saifiti (quad) remains sidelined so coach Adam O'Brien has named the same 17-man squad that downed the Raiders in Round 22 to make it four wins in a row.

Rabbitohs v Sharks, Saturday 7.35pm (AEST) at Optus Stadium, Perth

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 5 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 18 Tyrone Munro

Winger for Sharks is number 20 Mawene Hiroti
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Matt Moylan

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne

Replacement for Sharks is number 17 Jesse Colquhoun

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 2/18/2024 9:44:23 AM

Rabbitohs: Prop Thomas Burgess and second-rower Michael Chee Kam come into the starting side with Hame Sele (injured) and Jacob Host dropping out. Tallis Duncan is the new face on the bench.

Sharks: With Will Kennedy (hamstring) sidelined, Connor Tracey moves to fullback and Ronaldo Mulitalo (jaw) returns on the wing. Jesse Colquhoun returns from suspension on the bench and Oregon Kaufusi goes out of the squad.

Eels v Dragons, Sunday 2.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 6 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson

Centre for Dragons is number 20 Jack Bird
Winger for Eels is number 19 Arthur Miller-Stephen

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Dan Russell
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Andrew Davey

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Zane Musgrove
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Ryan Couchman
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Dragons is number 22 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Brendan Hands

Replacement for Dragons is number 21 Max Feagai

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:42 AM

Eels: Dylan Brown returns for his first game since Round 13 after serving a seven-match suspension (NRL Breach). Brown will step back into five-eighth in place of Daejarn Asi, who will play NSW Cup. Isaac Lumelume comes in on the wing in place of Waqa Blake. In the pack Joe Ofahengaue, Ryan Matterson and Joey Lussick are all named to start with Andrew Davey going to the bench, Brendan Hands to 18th Man and Ofahiki Ogden to NSW Cup. Wiremu Greig returns from a foot injury and has been added to the bench along with Makahesi Makatoa.

Dragons: Interim coach Ryan Carr named the same 17 that went down narrowly to the Sea Eagles but he will need to find a new lock after Jack de Belin failed in his bid to have a dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL Judiciary on Tuesday night. Ben Murdoch-Masila has been named among the reserves as he closes in on a return from a knee injury while Jack Bird is also part of the extended squad.

Raiders v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at GIO Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 6 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Junior Tupou
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Alex Twal
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Adrian Trevilyan

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Justin Matamua
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Aitasi James
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Alex Seyfarth

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Utuloa Asomua

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 17 Asu Kepaoa

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:41 AM

Raiders: Jordan Rapana has been named at fullback and Seb Kris in the centres with Nick Cotric returning on the wing. Adrian Trevilyan is the new man on the bench with Tom Starling going to the reserves. Trevilyan made his lone NRL appearance against the Cowboys early last season and returns from an ACL injury.

Wests Tigers: Stefano Utoikamanu and Shawn Blore will both miss the game under concussion protocols. Alex Twal will start the match and Justin Matamua has been added to the bench. Jake Simpkin and Asu Kepaoa join a new-look bench. Five-eighth Daine Laurie (knee) has been named to play.