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Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 8 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 9 team lists will be released on Wednesday, April 26 due to the Anzac Day games.

NRL Team Lists: Round 8

Rabbitohs v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
    Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
  • Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
    Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
  • Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
    Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
  • Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
    Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
  • Winger for Rabbitohs is number 18 Taane Milne
    Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
  • Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
    Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
  • Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias
    Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

  • Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow
    Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
  • Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
    Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
  • Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele
    Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth
  • 2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam
    2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
  • 2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
    2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking
  • Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
    Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

  • Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
    Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
  • Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright
    Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
  • Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
    Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
  • Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale
    Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

  • Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 20 Josiah Karapani
    Replacement for Panthers is number 21 Jack Cogger

Match Officials

  • Referee: Gerard Sutton
  • Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
  • Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
  • Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated:

Rabbitohs: The loss of Keaon Koloamatangi to a leg injury sees Michael Chee Kam return to the side while winger Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson's return from an ankle injury pushes Taane Milne to 18th man.

Panthers: Scott Sorensen moves back in the starting side to replace Liam Martin, who continues to battle hamstring issues. Lindsay Smith has been called onto the bench. Luke Garner has been named 18th man after returning from a rib injury in NSW Cup on Saturday.

Eels v Broncos, Friday 8pm (AEST) at TIO Stadium, Darwin

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
    Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
  • Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
    Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
  • Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
    Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
  • Centre for Eels is number 21 Bailey Simonsson
    Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
  • Winger for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
    Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
  • Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
    Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
  • Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
    Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

  • Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
    Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
  • Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson
    Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
  • Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
    Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
  • 2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
  • 2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
  • Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson
    Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

  • Interchange for Eels is number 14 J'maine Hopgood
    Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
  • Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands
    Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen
  • Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig
    Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
  • Interchange for Eels is number 17 Matt Doorey
    Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

  • Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur
    Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars

Match Officials

  • Referee: Ashley Klein
  • Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
  • Touch Judge: Nick Morel
  • Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated:

Eels: Hooker Josh Hodgson returns after missing Sunday's game against the Bulldogs due to illness. Brendan Hands goes back to the bench and Makahesi Makatoa drops out. Winger Bailey Simonsson has served his suspension and is listed among the reserves.

Broncos: Prop Thomas Flegler (concussion) and winger Corey Oates (jaw) are back in the 17 for Kevin Walters so Corey Jensen goes to the bench, Keenan Palasia to the reserves and Jesse Arthars to 18th man. Oates hasn't played breaking his jaw in Round 2 against the Cowboys.

Bulldogs v Sharks, Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
    Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Declan Casey
    Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
    Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
    Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Braidon Burns
    Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
  • Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
    Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
  • Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Burton
    Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
    Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi
  • Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
    Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
    Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell
    2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
    2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
  • Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
    Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Josh Reynolds
    Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Wade Graham
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jayden Okunbor
    Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Andrew Davey
    Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ryan Sutton
    Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Reserves

  • Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Jeral Skelton
    Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall

Match Officials

  • Referee: Chris Sutton
  • Touch Judge: Dave Munro
  • Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated:

Bulldogs: The knee injury to winger Jacob Kiraz sees Declan Casey come into the side while Braidon Burns returns from an ankle injury on the other wing. Centre Jake Averillo (knee) and bench forward Andrew Davey (finger) have been named to play despite suffering injuries against the Eels. Jayden Okunbor has gone from the wing to the bench and Jackson Topine goes to the reserves list.

Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has stuck with the same 17-man squad that got the job done against the Roosters. Skipper Dale Finucane has two more games to serve on his suspension and will return for Magic Round in Brisbane.

Cowboys v Knights, Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
    Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
  • Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
    Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
  • Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
    Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
  • Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
    Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
  • Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
    Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
  • Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
    Five-Eighth for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble
  • Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend
    Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

  • Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
    Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
  • Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
    Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
  • Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
    Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
  • 2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
    2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
  • 2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
    2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
  • Lock for Cowboys is number 15 Jake Granville
    Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

  • Interchange for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
    Interchange for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
  • Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Tom Chester
    Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
  • Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
    Interchange for Knights is number 16 Mat Croker
  • Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Mitchell Dunn
    Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jack Hetherington

Reserves

  • Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Riley Price
    Replacement for Knights is number 18 Simi Sasagi

Match Officials

  • Referee: Ben Cummins
  • Touch Judge: Darian Furner
  • Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
  • Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated:

Cowboys: Reuben Cotter will start the game at lock in the absence of Jason Taumalolo, who faces up to six weeks on the sideline with a knee injury. Prop Jordan McLean's return from a hamstring injury sees Jake Granville revert to the bench. 

Knights: Kalyn Ponga is back for his first game since Round 2 and will play his 100th NRL match. The superstar's return from concussion sees Tyson Gamble move to the bench. Kurt Mann will start the game at lock, Mat Croker goes to the bench and Brodie Jones is out with a quadricep injury suffered in Saturday night's loss to the Panthers. Jacob Saifiti returns from a four-game suspension on the bench. 

Dolphins v Titans, Sunday 2pm at Suncorp Stadium

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
    Fullback for Titans is number 21 AJ Brimson
  • Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
    Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
  • Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
    Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
  • Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee
    Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
  • Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Robert Jennings
    Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
  • Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
    Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
  • Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
    Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

  • Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
    Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
  • Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
    Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
  • Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese
    Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
  • 2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
    2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
  • 2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
    2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
  • Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert
    Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace
    Interchange for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
    Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
    Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe
    Interchange for Titans is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Reserves

  • Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 JJ Collins
    Replacement for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas

Match Officials

  • Referee: Chris Butler
  • Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
  • Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated:

Dolphins: Veteran forward Felise Kaufusi returns from a four-game suspension in a straight swap in the starting side for Kenny Bromwich, who received a one-game ban for Dangerous Contact on Taane Milne in Round 7. Origin prop Jarrod Wallace returns after a week out with concussion so JJ Collins shifts to 18th man.

Titans: AJ Brimson has been listed among the reserves as he closes in on a return from a hamstring complaint. Jojo Fifita is back from a knee injury on the wing with Phil Sami going to the centres and Aaron Schoupp dropping out. Two new faces on the interchange bench with Thomas Mikaele named to play his first game for the club and Kleese Haas making his first appearance of 2023. Joe Vuna and Iszack Fa'asuamaleaui are the two players to make way.

Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
    Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
  • Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
    Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
  • Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
    Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
  • Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
    Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
  • Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
    Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
  • Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
    Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster
  • Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
    Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

  • Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
    Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
  • Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
    Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
  • Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
    Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic
  • 2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
    2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
  • 2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
    2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
  • Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
    Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Interchange

  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
    Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Samuela Fainu
  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
    Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Sean Keppie
  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tommy Talau
    Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods
  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Jake Simpkin
    Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

  • Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Alex Seyfarth
    Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Cooper Johns

Match Officials

  • Referee: Todd Smith
  • Touch Judge: Jon Stone
  • Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
  • Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated:

Wests Tigers: Adam Doueihi (ACL) is out for the season with Brandon Wakeham taking over at five-eighth. More shuffling in the backline with 21-year-old Jahream Bula set to make his NRL debut at fullback, Charlie Staines moving to the wing and Asu Kepaoa into the centres to replace Brent Naden (collarbone). Tommy Talau returns from a facial injury on the bench and is joined by Daine Laurie, who hasn't played since Round 4. Shawn Blore and Jake Simpkin drop out. David Nofoaluma is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from a foot injury.

Sea Eagles: Five-eighth Josh Schuster returns after missing three games with a quadriceps injury while winger Reuben Garrick (concussion) is also back on deck. Back-rower Kelma Tuilagi will miss the match under concussion protocols, his place taken by Ethan Bullemor. The new faces on the bench are Sean Keppie and Samuela Fainu, who will make his NRL debut.

Roosters v Dragons, Tuesday 4.05pm at Allianz Stadium

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
  • Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
    Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
  • Centre for Roosters is number 4 Paul Momirovski
    Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
  • Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
    Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga
  • Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Joseph Manu
    Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
  • Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary
    Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

  • Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
    Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
    Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Moses Mbye
  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
    Prop for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
    2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton
    2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jack Bird
  • Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
    Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
    Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
    Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge
    Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Naufahu Whyte
    Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt

Reserves

  • Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Corey Allan
    Replacement for Dragons is number 8 Zane Musgrove

Match Officials

  • Referee: Adam Gee
  • Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
  • Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
  • Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated:

Roosters: Joseph Manu has been moved to five-eighth with Luke Keary going to halfback and Sam Walker dropping to the reserves. Paul Momirovski is the new centre. World Cup winner Angus Crichton makes his comeback and will fill the hole left by Nat Butcher's suspension. Sitili Tupouniua has been named to play his first game since Round 18 last year having recovered from an ACL injury. Former Eel Nathan Brown is listed among the reserves after he played NSW Cup last weekend but Fletcher Baker (concussion) remains sidelined.

Dragons: Just the one change to the starting side for Anthony Griffin with Ben Murdoch-Masila back in the pack after playing NSW Cup on Sunday. Jaydn Su'A is the man to make way.

Storm v Warriors, Tuesday 7pm at AAMI Park

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
    Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
  • Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
    Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
  • Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
    Centre for Warriors is number 3 Marcelo Montoya
  • Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
    Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
  • Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
    Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi
  • Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
    Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Dylan Walker
  • Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
    Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

  • Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
    Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
  • Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
    Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Freddy Lussick
  • Prop for Storm is number 17 Tariq Sims
    Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jazz Tevaga
  • 2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
  • 2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
  • Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King
    Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

  • Interchange for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
    Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Bayley Sironen
  • Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick
    Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Josh Curran
  • Interchange for Storm is number 19 Aaron Pene
    Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa
  • Interchange for Storm is number 20 Tyran Wishart
    Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Reserves

  • Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson
    Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Viliami Vailea

Match Officials

  • Referee: Grant Atkins
  • Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
  • Touch Judge: Peter Gough
  • Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated:

Storm: Nick Meaney is back after missing Round 7 due to delayed concussion symptoms so Cameron Munster returns to the halves. Prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to return from a knee injury, filling the void left by Tui Kamikamica (suspended). 

Warriors:Marata Niukore's return from a two-game suspension pushes Josh Curran to the bench and Taine Tuaupiki to the reserves list. Hooker Wayde Egan was cleared to return from concussion protocols but the club have chosen to give him another week off.

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