Sea Eagles v Titans: Shereb to start; Fotuaika's milestone match
The Kieran Foran revolution will take another step forward on Saturday night when the Sea Eagles host Gold Coast at 4 Pines Park.
Manly have won six from seven since Foran stepped into the interim coaching role and they are looking to keep the momentum rolling in front of their home fans.
The Sea Eagles claimed a dominant 46-18 win over the Wests Tigers during Magic Round last week, with Jason Saab scoring a hat-trick.
Manly's depth out wide will be tested on Saturday night, with Tolu Koula unavailable due to State of Origin commitments and Lehi Hopoate suspended. Haumole Olakau'atu is also away with the Blues as they continue their preparations for next Wednesday's series opener.
Gold Coast have shown plenty of promise under new coach Josh Hannay but are still searching for an 80-minute performance.
Experienced forward Moeaki Fotuaika will become the club's most capped player, surpassing Mark Minichiello when he runs out for his 174th NRL match.
With captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui to miss the clash due to Origin duties, Fotuaika will lead the charge up front in his milestone game.
The Titans largely controlled last week's clash with the Knights for the opening 40 minutes before dropping off after half-time and falling to a 36-12 defeat.
Young halfback Zane Harrison is taking the first steps of his NRL career and will look to continue developing on Saturday night.
Match: Sea Eagles v Titans
Round 12 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
4th Position
away Team
Titans
16th Position
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Sea Eagles: Josh Feledy and Blake Wilson join the backline with Tolu Koula on Origin duty and Lehi Hopoate suspended. Jackson Shereb starts in the back row in place of Blues rep Haumole Olakau'atu while Brandon Wakeham is back at hooker having served a one-game suspension. Forwards Hugo Hart and Simione Laiafi are the new faces on the six-man bench with Hart in line for an NRL debut.
Titans: Klese Haas comes into the starting side at prop and Jaylan de Groot is the new centre with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita in Queensland camp. Chris Randall (head knock) is listed among the reserves but should he fail to come up he will be replaced in the back row by Arama Hau. Playmaker Lachlan Ilias and back-rowers Bodhi Sharpley and Adam Christensen are the new faces on the bench.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Clayton FaulaloFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason SaabWinger for Titans is number 2 Jensen Taumoepeau
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Josh FeledyCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaylan De Groot
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben GarrickCentre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Blake WilsonWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Titans is number 7 Zane Harrison
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon WakehamHooker for Titans is number 9 Oliver Pascoe
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Ethan BullemorProp for Titans is number 10 Klese Haas
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Jackson Shereb2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Titans is number 13 Cooper Bai
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake SimpkinInterchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis Morrin
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Nathan BrownInterchange for Titans is number 15 Josh Patston
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Kobe HetheringtonInterchange for Titans is number 16 Luke Sommerton
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Simione LaiafiInterchange for Titans is number 17 Adam Christensen
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Hugo HartInterchange for Titans is number 18 Lachlan Ilias
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Joey WalshInterchange for Titans is number 19 Bodhi Sharpley
Reserves
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Onitoni LargeReserve for Titans is number 20 Max Feagai
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Zach Dockar-ClayReserve for Titans is number 21 Chris Randall
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Aaron SchouppReserve for Titans is number 22 Tony Francis
Sea Eagles Ins
- Aaron Schoupp
- Brandon Wakeham
- Hugo Hart
- Josh Feledy
- Onitoni Large
- Simione Laiafi
Titans Ins
- Adam Christensen
- Bodhi Sharpley
- Lachlan Ilias
- Max Feagai
- Tony Francis
Sea Eagles Outs
- Haumole Olakau'atu
- Lehi Hopoate
- Tolutau Koula
Titans Ins
- Jojo Fifita
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sea Eagles have won six of their seven games under interim coach Kieran Foran.
- The Titans have won four of their last six games at 4 Pines Park.
- Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored 12 tries in 10 games against the Titans.
- Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika will break Mark Minichiello’s club appearance record of 173 games.
- Sea Eagles fullback Clayton Faulalo has scored five tries in his last eight games at 4 Pines Park.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
