Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 13th round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 13 team lists
Dragons v Roosters, Thursday 7.50pm at WIN Stadium
Match: Dragons v Roosters
Round 13 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew DuftyFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan PereiraWinger for Roosters is number 2 Ryan Hall
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Ben HuntFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam CluneHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Lachlan Lam
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake LawrieProp for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnesHooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
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Prop for Dragons is number 15 Josh KerrProp for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jackson FordLock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tristan SailorInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Trent MerrinInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Poasa Faamausili
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Tyrell FuimaonoInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
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Interchange for Dragons is number 21 Kaide EllisInterchange for Roosters is number 20 Max Bailey
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Dragons: Paul Vaughan was stood down on game day after breaching biosecurity protocols with Josh Kerr taking his spot in the starting side.
Recent signing Kaide Ellis will become St George Illawarra player No.234, coming onto the bench for his club debut following his mid-year switch from Penrith.
In-form centre Euan Aitken has been named and is expected to play despite a hamstring issue last week.
Corey Norman has been dropped with Adam Clune returning from a concussion in the halves alongside Ben Hunt. Trent Merrin (HIA) also returns taking the place of Jacob Host on the bench.
Jason Saab and Host were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Paul McGregor will coach his 150th game in the NRL.
Roosters: A double blow for the Roosters on Wednesday with prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and centre Josh Morris both ruled out with calf injuries.
Lindsay Collins moves into the starting side at prop to replace Waerea-Hargreaves while milestone man Mitch Aubusson shifts to the centres for Morris.
Nat Butcher joins the starting side in the second row and Daniel Fifita and Max Bailey come onto the interchange bench.
Kyle Flanagan has been dropped with Lachlan Lam at halfback and Drew Hutchison called up on the bench.
Captain Boyd Cordner's lay-off after a head knock continues. Aubusson will become the 40th player to play 300 games.
Sea Eagles v Warriors, Friday 6pm at Lottoland
Match: Sea Eagles v Warriors
Round 13 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan ElliotFullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge TaufuaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tevita FunaCentre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Mosese SuliCentre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben GarrickWinger for Warriors is number 5 George Jennings
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cade CustFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny LeviHooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin TaupauProp for Warriors is number 10 Jack Hetherington
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 18 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan CrokerInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean KeppieInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela PasekaInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 20 Morgan BoyleInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Lachlan Burr
Match Officials
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Curtis Sironen (knee) and Joel Thompson (ankle) were ruled out on Thursday and Manly were given an exemption by the NRL to add Toafofoa Sipley to their squad.
Haumole Olakau'atu and Corey Waddell have been elevated to the starting second row. Morgan Boyle moves in from the reserves to the interchange.
Tevita Funa replaces Brad Parker (HIA) at centre and Cade Cust is back at five-eighth for Dylan Walker (foot).
Albert Hopoate and Sipley were the last two players cut an hour before kick-off.
The Sea Eagles have won eight of their past 10 games against the Warriors.
Warriors: No late changes expected. Chanel Harris-Tavita starts at halfback following Blake Green's mid-season move to the Knights. The Warriors have not defeated the Sea Eagles in Australia since 2009.
Jack Murchie and Gerard Beale were omitted from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off. Isaiah Papali'i and Adam Keighran were cut an hour before kick-off.
Rabbitohs v Broncos, Friday 7.55pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Broncos
Round 13 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell MitchellFullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Broncos is number 2 Richard Kennar
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell GrahamCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane GagaiCentre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson PauloWinger for Broncos is number 5 Xavier Coates
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Brodie Croft
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas BurgessProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark NichollsInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Issac Luke
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick MagoInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon KoloamatangiInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Ben Te'o
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jack JohnsInterchange for Broncos is number 20 Matthew Lodge
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: Jaydn Su'A was suspended at the judiciary on Tuesday night, with Liam Knight to start in the second row. Jack Johns was initially named as Su'A's replacement but will now come off the bench. Kurt Dillon and Corey Allan were cut from the reserves an hour prior to kick-off, while Troy Dargan was omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Broncos: Matt Lodge has been elevated from the reserves to the bench an hour before kick-off with Rhys Kennedy dropping out. David Fifita is good to make his long-awaited injury return in the back row. Brodie Croft returns in the halves and Joe Ofahengaue goes to the bench. Jesse Arthars was the other game-day omission. Cory Paix and Ethan Bullemor dropped off the extended bench on Thursday night.
Storm v Bulldogs, Saturday 3pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Match: Storm v Bulldogs
Round 13 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas HynesFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Tom EisenhuthCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Tim Lafai
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jake Averillo
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Ofahiki Ogden
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Luke Thompson
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Ryley JacksInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Albert VeteInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Aiden Tolman
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sauaso Sue
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Interchange for Storm is number 19 Chris LewisInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Reimis Smith
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
- Video Referee: Henry Perenara
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Storm: Brandon Smith will start at hooker with captain Cameron Smith (shoulder) set to miss a couple of games. Ryan Papenhuyzen is being rested with Nicho Hynes starting at fullback. Justin Olam returns at centre for Marion Seve (ear). Darryn Schonig and Sandor Earl were the two players dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off.
Dale Finucane is also being given the week off with reserve halfback Cooper Johns also omitted on Friday. Tino Fa’Asuamaleaui has been elevated into the starting side. The Storm have won 14 consecutive games at Queensland venues.
Bulldogs: Canterbury will start 1-17 after Kerrod Holland and Renouf To'omaga were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Ofahiki Ogden moves into the starting side and Sione Katoa starts at hooker with Aiden Tolman and Jeremy Marshall-King benched. Reimis Smith replaces Jack Cogger on the interchange.
Chris Smith and Matthew Doorey were culled when the squad was reduced to 19 players 24 hours from kick-off.
The Bulldogs have scored only 22 points in their past three games in Queensland.
Knights v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 13 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'aWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari TualaCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Gehamat ShibasakiCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel HuntWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Asu Kepaoa
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Blake GreenFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell PearceHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Benji Marshall
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Prop for Knights is number 8 David KlemmerProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Kurt MannHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Moses Mbye
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob SaifitiProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Russell Packer
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luciano Leilua
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 16 Chris Lawrence
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell BarnettLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix CrosslandInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 12 Sam McIntyre
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Josh KingInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Thomas Mikaele
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Herman Ese'eseInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie JonesInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Billy Walters
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Knights: Newcastle will start 1-17 after Tex Hoy and Jirah Momoisea were the two players omitted an hour before kick-off. New recruit Blake Green starts at five-eighth, allowing Kurt Mann to shift to hooker in place of Chris Randall. Centres Bradman Best (ankle) and Tautau Moga (dropped) have been replaced by Gehamat Shibasaki and Star Toa, who starts on the wing with Enari Tuala shifting in.
Brodie Jones replaces the suspended Pasami Saulo on the bench. Halfback Mitchell Pearce has scored 12 tries from his past 14 games against Wests Tigers. Randall and Mason Lino were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Wests Tigers: In a change announced an hour before kick-off, Chris Lawrence (No.16) will start the match, with Sam McIntyre dropping back to the bench. Alex Seyfarth and Luke Garner were the two players left out an hour before game time. In a host of changes from last week, Star hooker Harry Grant (knee) and lock Alex Twal (ribs) are out injured, with Moses Mbye shifting to dummy half, Matt Eisenhuth back at lock, Tommy Talau moving to centre and new recruit Asu Kepaoa debuting on the wing.
Centre Joey Leilua returns from suspension,. Luke Brooks is back starting in the halves - albeit at five-eighth - with Billy Walters dropping to the pine. Russell Packer returns from suspension in place of Ollie Clark at prop.
Josh Reynolds and Elijah Taylor were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Panthers v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm at Panthers Stadium
Match: Panthers v Raiders
Round 13 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb AekinsFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh MansourWinger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone MayCentre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
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Winger for Panthers is number 3 Brent NadenWinger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 James TamouProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Raiders is number 9 Siliva Havili
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Raiders is number 13 Hudson Young
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses LeotaInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Joseph Tapine
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Sutton
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Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Daine LaurieInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Panthers: A late change for the Panthers with winger Malakai Watene-Zelezniak dropping out. Brent Naden shifts from centre to wing and Tyrone May moves from the bench to the centres. Development player Daine Laurie will make his NRL debut off the bench.
Mitch Kenny and Matt Burton were cut from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off. Billy Burns was omitted an hour before kick-off.
Penrith are aiming to equal their 2003 club record of eight consecutive wins.
Raiders: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been confirmed to return from a dislocated finger at fullback, with Jordan Rapana shifting to the wing and the injured Semi Valemei dropping out.
Veteran Michael Oldfield has overcome a hamstring injury and has been included on an extended bench, giving coach Ricky Stuart some much-needed outside back cover. Canberra has scored at least 30 points in their past three games against the Panthers.
Kai O'Donnell and Matt Frawley were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. Sam Williams and Michael Oldfield were cut an hour before game time.
Titans v Cowboys, Sunday 2pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Cowboys
Round 13 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ BrimsonFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony DonWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Tom Opacic
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Dale CopleyCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip SamiWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Justin O'Neill
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley TaylorFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Ben Hampton
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan PeatsHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin JolliffeProp for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Mitchell Dunn
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai ArrowLock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah BoydInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jarrod WallaceInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom Gilbert
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Tyrone PeacheyInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Emry Pere
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam LisoneInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Titans: Gold Coast will start 1-17 after Corey Thompson and Beau Fermor were the last two dropped from the squad. Sam Lisone returns from a shoulder injury on the bench in place of Sam Stone. Lock Jai Arrow has passed all his HIA protocols so far after a head knock last week and is expected to play. Jai Whitbread and Erin Clark were the two players left out 24 hours before the match. The Titans have won only one of their past 12 games at Cbus Super Stadium.
Cowboys: The omission of Shane Wright and Esan Marsters an hour from kick-off means North Queensland will start 1-17. Captain Michael Morgan returns from a shoulder injury at halfback, with Ben Hampton retained at five-eighth. Tom Opacic returns at centre with Justin O'Neill going to the wing and Murray Taulagi out. Clifford and Corey Jensen were the two players omitted on the eve of the match.
Josh McGuire is back from suspension at prop, pushing Francis Molo to the bench, while Jake Granville and Emry Pere have been called up on the interchange. Mitch Dunn starts in the back row with Shane Wright, Gavin Cooper and John Asiata all out of the side. Cowboys utility Ben Hampton has scored five tries from his past four games against the Titans.
Sharks v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh DuganCentre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse RamienCentre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt MoylanFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun JohnsonHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron WoodsProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Siosifa Talakai2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Sharks is number 18 Scott SorensenLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 13 Toby RudolfInterchange for Eels is number 14 Andrew Davey
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor TraceyInterchange for Eels is number 15 Ray Stone
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Teig WiltonInterchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce HuntInterchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Sharks: Josh Dugan, Jesse Ramien and Matt Moylan have been named and will play after overcoming hamstring injuries.
Dugan - who on Thursday said he would be right to play after his hamstring ruled him out of what would have been his 200th NRL game for the past two weeks - returns at centre alongside Ramien, with rookie Jackson Ferris injured and suspended, Siosifa Talakai moving to the second row.
Briton Nikora and Braydon Trindall were the two players dropped from the squad 24 hours before the match. Scott Sorensen will start at lock with Toby Rudolf relegated to the interchange with Jack Williams and Bryson Goodwin missing the final cut.
The Sharks have won six of their past seven games against the Eels.
Eels: Ray Stone replaces Brad Takairangi on the bench with no other changes to the team announced on Tuesday. Ryan Matterson (concussion) is still at least a week away.
Centre Michael Jennings has scored four tries in his past three games against the Sharks.
David Gower and Jai Field were the two players left out 24 hours before kick-off with Brad Takairangi and Stefano Utoikamanu suffering the same fate on game day.