Titans v Broncos: Mino-Sinapati, Rimoni recalled; Hicks in for Spreadborough
Another Queensland derby awaits with top two finishers the Gold Coast Titans hosting defending premiers the Broncos.
The last time these two sides met, it was tale of two halves, with the Titans dominating the first for a 14-4 lead, before a well-directed spray from coach Scott Prince got the Broncos firing in the second.
However, the Gold Coast side held on in front of their home fans for a 28-20 win.
The Titans have been on a record run of wins and are aiming for their 11th straight, while the Broncos look to have rediscovered their best form after a mid-season wobble.
With it all on the line on Sunday, it's set to be another classic match-up.
Match: Titans v Broncos
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Titans
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
3rd Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Titans: Representative back Phoenix-Raine Hippi is out after being sidelined with a collarbone injury, bringing a reshuffle of the backline. Destiny Mino-Sinapati comes in on the wing, moving Georgia Grey to the centres. In the forwards, rising rookie Fanua Rimoni has overcome the flu to be named at prop, shifting Eta Sikahele to the bench. That sees Pauline Piliae-Rasabale revert back to 18th player. In the reserves, Jess Elliston has been named after being sidelined with a knee injury suffered in Round 1.
Broncos: With forward Bree Spreadborough out with a lower leg fracture suffered in last week's win over Newcastle, Reegan Hicks come on to the bench. Back Caitlin Urwin takes her place as the 18th player.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Lily PatstonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Destiny Mino-SinapatiWinger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri Johnson
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaime ChapmanCentre for Broncos is number 3 Deleni Paitai
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Georgia GreyCentre for Broncos is number 4 Georgia Bartlett
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Indie BostockWinger for Broncos is number 5 Julia Robinson
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Teagan LeviFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ali Brigginshaw
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren BrownHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse Southwell
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Laikha ClarkeProp for Broncos is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Georgia HaleHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Fanua RimoniProp for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Evania Isa'ako2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ivana Lolesio2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Sienna LofipoLock for Broncos is number 13 Lillian Yarrow
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Lily KolcInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Rhemy Hinckesman
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Eta SikaheleInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Sarina MasagaInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Reegan Hicks
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Takoda ThompsonInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Harlem Walker
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 18 Pauline Piliae-RasabaleReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Caitlin Urwin
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Reserve for Titans is number 19 Aleksandra TunufaiReserve for Broncos is number 19 Amanii Misa
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Reserve for Titans is number 20 Jasmine SoliaReserve for Broncos is number 20 Skyla Adams
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Reserve for Titans is number 21 Enah DesicReserve for Broncos is number 21 Tavarna Papalii
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Reserve for Titans is number 22 Jessika EllistonReserve for Broncos is number 22 Breanna Eales
Titans Ins
- Aleksandra Tunufai
- Enah Desic
- Fanua Rimoni
- Jasmine Solia
- Jessika Elliston
Broncos Ins
- Amanii Misa
- Breanna Eales
- Caitlin Urwin
- Skyla Adams
- Tavarna Papalii
Titans Outs
- Phoenix-Raine Hippi
Broncos Ins
- Bree Spreadborough
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Karra-Lee Nolan
- Touch Judge: Izzy Davidson
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Titans defeated the Broncos 28-20 at Cbus Super Stadium in Round 8 this year.
- Broncos fullback Tamika Upton has scored eight tries in six games against the Titans.
- The Titans are chasing their 11th consecutive victory.
- Broncos halfback Jesse Southwell needs seven points to break the NRLW season points record.
- Titans winger Jaime Chapman has scored nine tries in her last nine games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
