NRL 2023, round 6 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs, late changes

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Timestamp: Tue 4 Apr 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 6 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 6

Storm v Roosters, Thursday 7.50pm at AAMI Park

Round 6 - Round 6 - Thursday 6 Apr

Full Time

Storm

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph Manu
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Drew Hutchison
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Terrell May
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Corey Allan
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tariq Sims

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 19 Grant Anderson

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Naufahu Whyte

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:08 PM

Storm: The return of chief playmaker Jahrome Hughes from suspension sees rookie Jonah Pezet move to the reserves list. The only other change is on the bench where former Blues Origin rep Tariq Sims replaces Grant Anderson, who is 18th man.

Roosters: The absence of skipper James Tedesco (concussion) sees Joey Manu take the fullback role in his return from suspension in the only change to the starting 13 that got the win in Round 5. On the bench, Terrell May comes in for Naufahu Whyte, who goes to 18th man. Edge forward Sitili Tupouniua has been named to play NSW Cup for North Sydney as he continues to work his way back from an ACL injury suffered in Round 18 last year.

Bulldogs v Rabbitohs, Friday 4.05pm at Accor Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Friday 7 Apr

Full Time

Bulldogs

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Taane Milne
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan Sutton

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Harrison Edwards

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Josh Reynolds

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jackson Topine

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Samuel Hughes

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Hame Sele

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Reece Hoffman

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:08 PM

Bulldogs: Raymond Faitala-Mariner (head knock), Franklin Pele (broken arm) and Jayden Okunbor (suspension) are out but Max King (eye) and Jacob Preston (hand) have been named to play. King saw an ophthalmologist who has cleared him of any serious eye injury while Preston had stitches in his hand after splitting the webbing and is progressing well. The new faces in Cameron Ciraldo's 17 are Harrison Edwards at lock and Jackson Topine and Jayden Tanner on the bench. Viliame Kikau will miss another week after suffering a Category 1 head knock at training last Friday.

Rabbitohs: Winger Alex Johnston (head knock) will miss the game, his place taken by Taane Milne in his first NRL game of the season. Prop Tevita Tatola has been named to return from a knee injury so Daniel Suluka-Fifita goes to the bench and Michael Chee Kam to 18th man.

Cowboys v Dolphins, Friday 8.00pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Friday 7 Apr

Full Time

Cowboys

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Brendan Elliot

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Edrick Lee
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Mitchell Dunn

Prop for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter

Prop for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kenneath Bromwich
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Griffin Neame

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom Chester

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Riley Price

Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Poasa Faamausili

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Jack Gosiewski

Replacement for Dolphins is number 20 JJ Collins

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:08 PM

Cowboys: Fullback Scott Drinkwater's return from suspension pushes Tom Chester to the interchange bench. Forwards Heilum Luki and Jordan McLean are both out with hamstring injuries so Griffin Neame moves into the starting side and Reuben Cotter returns from a knee injury at prop. Rookie Riley Price retains his spot on the bench after his debut against the Bulldogs.

Dolphins: Kodi Nikorima (facial cuts) is back on deck and will play five-eighth with Isaiya Katoa going to halfback in place of Anthony Milford, who faces 3-4 weeks out with a hamstring injury. Edrick Lee will play his first NRL game of the year on the wing, taking over from Jack Bostock. On the bench, Kurt Donoghue has been recalled in place of Mason Teague. Forward Felise Kaufusi has one more game remaining on a suspension.

Panthers v Sea Eagles, Saturday 5.30pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 8 Apr

Full Time

Panthers

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo Weekes
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Cooper Johns

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Tyrone Peachey

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 21 Samuela Fainu

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:08 PM

Panthers: Prop James Fisher-Harris has been sidelined by a knee injury suffered against the Raiders, his place taken by Matt Eisenhuth. Hooker Soni Luke is back on deck after suffering a concussion in Round 4 so Tyrone Peachey goes back to 18th man. Star back-rower Liam Martin (hamstring) remains sidelined.

Sea Eagles: Speedster Jason Saab will play his first game of the season having recovered from a knee injury, taking over from Christian Tuipulotu (knee). Five-eighth Josh Schuster (quad) is back on deck so Cooper Johns goes to the reserves. The injury to Ben Trbojevic (hamstring) sees Karl Lawton join the bench.

Broncos v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 8 Apr

Full Time

Broncos

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Brad Schneider
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Peter Hola

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jordan Pereira

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James Schiller

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:08 PM

Broncos: Stability has been key to Brisbane's success across the opening five rounds and coach Kevin Walters has gone with the same 17-man squad this week. He also has forward Kobe Hetherington on the reserves list and at the ready after two games back from a bicep injury in Queensland Cup. Jordan Pereira is 18th man.

Raiders: Club great Jarrod Croker has earned a recall in the centres for his first game since Round 9 last year. With Jack Wighton facing one more week on the sideline due to suspension and Matt Frawley suffering a hand injury against the Panthers, Brad Schneider comes in at five-eighth for his first game since Round 11 last year. Fullback Xavier Savage (jaw) is at least another week away from a return. Corey Horsburgh has been named to start at lock with Corey Harawira-Naera on the bench.

Titans v Dragons, Sunday 4.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Sunday 9 Apr

Full Time

Titans

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Toby Sexton

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack Bird

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Erin Clark

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Moses Mbye
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Joe Vuna

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Jack De Belin
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Titans is number 19 Kruise Leeming

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas

Replacement for Dragons is number 19 Tautau Moga

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:08 PM

Titans: Jayden Campbell takes over at fullback from AJ Brimson (hamstring) and Toby Sexton is the new five-eighth in place of Kieran Foran (calf). The new man on the bench is Klese Haas. Englishman Kruse Leeming, who led Leeds Rhinos to last year's Super League grand final, has been named in the extended squad as he eyes an NRL debut after joining the club this week.

Dragons: On the back of a win over the Dolphins, coach Anthony Griffin has the luxury of naming the same 17-man squad. Back-rower Jaydn Su'A (calf) failed to finish the game on Saturday and will be monitored as the week progresses. Mikaele Ravalawa and Jack de Belin were charged by the Match Review Committee for incidents in Round 5 but accepted fines and are right to play.

Knights v Warriors, Sunday 6.15pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Sunday 9 Apr

Full Time

Knights

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami Vailea
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Phoenix Crossland

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Warriors is number 15 Josh Curran
Lock for Knights is number 16 Mat Croker

Lock for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 13 Jack Johns

Interchange for Warriors is number 12 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 19 Dylan Lucas

Replacement for Warriors is number 23 Demitric Sifakula

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Knights: Tyson Gamble (head knock) is out so Adam O'Brien has turned to Phoenix Crossland to partner Jackson Hastings in the halves. Lock Kurt Mann returns on the bench after missing Round 5 due to concussion. Mat Croker (ribs) is good to go.

Warriors: Te Maire Martin (head knock) and Tohu Harris (knee) have both been named to return in a double boost for the Warriors. Harris' return pushes Jazz Tevaga to the bench while Bayley Sironen will start in place of the suspended Marata Niukore. Veteran outside back Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been added to the squad having recovered from a calf injury he suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge match against Melbourne in February.

Wests Tigers v Eels, Monday 4.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Monday 10 Apr

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Charlie Staines

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Asu Kepaoa

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a

Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou

Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze Dunster
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Eels is number 10 Wiremu Greig
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Eels is number 14 J'maine Hopgood
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jack Murchie
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Wests Tigers: More shuffling in the backline with Adam Doueihi going back to five-eighth and Charlie Staines to fullback. Brent Naden returns from illness at centre so Asu Kepaoa goes to the wing. Joe Ofahengaue has been added to the bench at the expense of Justin Matamua, who drops to 18th man. Tommy Talau (broken nose) remains sidelined.

Eels: Edge forward Shaun Lane returns after missing the opening five games due to a broken jaw suffered in the Pre-season Challenge so J'maine Hopgood goes to the bench. Haze Dunster comes in on the wing for Bailey Simonsson (suspended) while Sean Russell replaces Waqa Blake in the centres. Junior Paulo has another week left to serve on his suspension.