NRL Late Mail: Round 14 - Eels, Bulldogs Origin stars to back up; Sivo out
Queensland debutant J'maine Hopgood is set to back up for the Eels in Monday's King's Birthday clash while the Bulldogs are looking to welcome back their NSW stars.
NRL Late Mail: Round 14
Bulldogs v Eels, Monday at Accor Stadium
Bulldogs: A few late changes an hour from kick-off, Bailey Hayward moving to start at lock with Kurt Mann shifting to the bench. A five-day turnaround from Origin One means captain Stephen Crichton will back up, while five-eighth Matt Burton is fine to go as well. Lipoi Hopoi is set for another run off the bench following his debut in Round 13.
Eels: An hour before kick-off, the Eels have made a number of late changes with Maika Sivo ruled out of the match with a mild hamstring strain. Daejarn Asi joins the team in his place. Makahesi Makatoa has dropped out of the 17 to the reserves, with Joey Lussick coming onto the bench. Junior Paulo has also moved to the bench, with Wiremu Greig to start.
