All squad lists for NRL's 13th round

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 9 Aug 2020, 03:05 PM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Thursday 6 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Ryan Hall
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Ben Hunt

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Lachlan Lam

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Dragons is number 15 Josh Kerr

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims

2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jackson Ford

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tristan Sailor

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Trent Merrin

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Tyrell Fuimaono

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Interchange for Dragons is number 21 Kaide Ellis

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:26 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Friday 7 Aug

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan Elliot

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tevita Funa

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Warriors is number 5 George Jennings
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cade Cust

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jack Hetherington
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 18 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 20 Morgan Boyle

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:26 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Friday 7 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Richard Kennar
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Brodie Croft
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Issac Luke
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Ben Te'o
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jack Johns

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:26 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Saturday 8 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Storm is number 3 Tom Eisenhuth

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Tim Lafai
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jake Averillo
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Ofahiki Ogden
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Lock for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Luke Thompson

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Ryley Jacks

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Albert Vete

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Aiden Tolman
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Chris Lewis

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:26 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Saturday 8 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'a

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua
Centre for Knights is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Asu Kepaoa
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Blake Green

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Benji Marshall

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Kurt Mann

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Moses Mbye
Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Russell Packer
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 16 Chris Lawrence
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 12 Sam McIntyre
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Josh King

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:25 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Saturday 8 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
Winger for Panthers is number 3 Brent Naden

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Siliva Havili
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Hudson Young

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Joseph Tapine
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane Tetevano

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Sutton
Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Daine Laurie

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:25 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Sunday 9 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Tom Opacic
Centre for Titans is number 4 Dale Copley

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Justin O'Neill
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Ben Hampton
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Mitchell Dunn
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jarrod Wallace

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom Gilbert
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Emry Pere
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:25 AM

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

Round 13 - Round 13 - Sunday 9 Aug

Full Time

Sharks

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan

Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Siosifa Talakai

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Sharks is number 18 Scott Sorensen

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Andrew Davey
Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor Tracey

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Ray Stone
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Teig Wilton

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt

Interchange 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: 5/29/2023 4:41:25 AM

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.