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NRL Late Mail Round 16: Hynes, Brailey back for Sharks

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 21 Jun 2026, 04:48 PM

All eyes have been on the State of Origin stars this weekend as the game's biggest names looked to back up following Wednesday's clash at the MCG.

The Roosters' seven-man Origin contingent are set to play on Sunday night, however they have lost Angus Crichton to a foot injury.

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 16 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL Late Mail: Round 16

Roosters v Sharks, Sunday 6.15pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 21 Jun

Full Time

Roosters

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Tommy Talau

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Sharks is number 22 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Sharks is number 21 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jesse Colquhoun
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Billy Burns
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Roosters is number 22 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Hohepa Puru

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Rex Bassingthwaighte

Reserve for Sharks is number 15 Oregon Kaufusi
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Toby Rodwell

Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Mawene Hiroti

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 6/21/2026 11:08:07 PM

Roosters: Nat Butcher has been promoted to the starting line-up an hour before kick-off with Egan Butcher going to the bench. The Roosters have lost Angus Crichton to a foot injury. Origin reps James Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Sam Walker, Reece Robson, Rob Toia, Lindsay Collins and Victor Radley will all back up from Wednesday night. Hugo Savala and Reece Foley have been ruled out after being placed in the concussion protocols.

Sharks: Origin hooker Blayke Brailey makes a shock return just three weeks after fracturing his arm while halfback Nicho Hynes is also back from a calf injury. In another boost, Jesse Colquhoun is on track to take his place in the team after being cleared of a concussion following a head knock last week.