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Timestamp: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 05:35 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for the eighth round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 8 team lists

Storm v Roosters, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Thursday 2 Jul

Full Time

Storm

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Storm is number 3 Justin Olam

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
Centre for Storm is number 4 Paul Momirovski

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

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

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 6 Ryley Jacks

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Mitchell Aubusson
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:35 AM

Storm: Cameron Smith moves to the halves in place of Cameron Munster (knee) with Brandon Smith starting at hooker and Ryley Jacks going back to the bench. Marion Seve and Albert Vete dropped off the reserves list an hour before kick-off, after Cooper Johns and Chris Lewis were cut from the squad on Wednesday. The Storm have won 12 of their past 13 games at Suncorp.

Roosters: The Tricolours are 1-17. Jake Friend is back in the starting team with Sam Verrills (ACL) out and Nat Butcher starts at lock for Victor Radley (ACL). James Tedesco returns from a head knock at fullback pushing Joseph Manu to centre alongside a returning Josh Morris with Ryan Hall out and Mitch Aubusson to the interchange. Poasa Faamausili will come from the bench on his return from a stint on loan to the Warriors.

Hall and Lachlan Lam dropped out of the extended squad on game day after Daniel Fifita and Freddy Lussick were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Roosters have won three of their past four games in Queensland.

Raiders v Dragons, Friday 6pm at GIO Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 3 Jul

Full Time

Raiders

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Michael Oldfield

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono
Lock for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Trent Merrin

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Ben Hunt
Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Curtis Scott

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jackson Ford

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:35 AM

Raiders: Ricky Stuart has made late changes, promoting Emre Guler and Ryan Sutton to the starting lineup. Josh Papalii and Joseph Tapine will come off the bench. Bailey Simonsson moves from the interchange to replace Jordan Rapana on the wing and Michael Oldfield replaces Curtis Scott at centre, with Scott dropping to the bench. Halfback George Williams broke his nose last week but will be fine to play. Tom Starling and Matt Frawley were the last players pruned from the reserves, while Dunamis Lui and Kai O'Donnell were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Raiders have won only two of their past five games at GIO Stadium.

Dragons: No changes for the Dragons, who have won five of their past seven games against the Raiders. Tristan Sailor and Eddie Blacker were trimmed from the squad an hour prior to kick-off, while Billy Brittain and Tim Lafai were omitted on Thursday.

Eels v Cowboys, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 3 Jul

Full Time

Eels

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Cowboys is number 19 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Tom Opacic
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Justin O'Neill
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jai Field

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
Lock for Eels is number 13 Marata Niukore

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ben Hampton
Interchange for Eels is number 15 David Gower

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Gavin Cooper
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Peter Hola
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Brad Takairangi

Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Reuben Cotter

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:35 AM

Eels: The Eels will start 1-17 after Daniel Alvaro and George Jennings were the last two dropped from the bench. Former Dragon Jai Field replaces Mitch Moses (calf) at halfback with David Gower getting a run on the bench. Eels winger Maika Sivo has scored 15 tries in 16 games at Bankwest Stadium. Stefano Utoikamanu and Will Smith were cut from the extended squad on Thursday night.

Cowboys: Valentine Holmes returns from injury and will start the match in No.19. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow drops out of the squad to make way for the former NFL player. Corey Jensen was the other player left out an hour before kick-off. Jordan McLean (calf) ws ruled out on Thursday with Francis Molo to start at prop and Reuben Cotter joining the bench. Jake Granville was the other player omitted from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Justin O'Neill has been named on the wing with Tom Opacic at centre. Winger Kyle Feldt has scored eight tries from his past five games against the Eels.

Titans v Sharks, Saturday 3pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 4 Jul

Full Time

Titans

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 21 Tyrone Roberts

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Matt Moylan
Winger for Titans is number 1 Corey Thompson

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Titans is number 4 Tyrone Peachey

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Titans is number 16 Bryce Cartwright

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Bryson Goodwin
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Sharks is number 15 Braden Hamlin-Uele
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Titans is number 19 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd

Interchange for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Toby Rudolf
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jarrod Wallace

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Titans is number 18 Erin Clark

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:35 AM

Titans: Bryce Cartwright is a surprise starter in the centres for Gold Coast in place of Brian Kelly who drops right out of the match-day squad.

Beau Fermor takes the place of veteran forward Kevin Proctor (ruptured biceps muscle) in the second row. Proctor is out for at least two weeks and winger Phil Sami (dislocated shoulder) for six weeks after training mishaps during the week.

Tyrone Roberts is up from the reserves to fullback with Corey Thompson switching to the wing. Jai Whitbread is the other match-day omission.

The Titans are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since round six, 2019.

Sharks: Andrew Fifita has again dropped back to the bench in a switch with Braden Hamlin-Uele. Scott Sorensen and Connor Tracey are the final cuts from the Sharks squad. Former Roosters, Dragons and Cowboys winger Nene Macdonald was omitted from the extended bench on Friday, denying him his Sharks debut. Will Kennedy was also dropped 24 hours out from kick-off.

Josh Dugan failed to finish the Manly game with calf tightness but has been cleared to play. Sione Katoa has scored five tries in his past two games.

Warriors v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm (7.50pm NZT) at Central Coast Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 4 Jul

Full Time

Warriors

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi Niu
Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Patrick Herbert

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Herbie Farnworth
Centre for Warriors is number 22 Gerard Beale

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Darius Boyd
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Issac Luke
Prop for Warriors is number 13 Adam Blair

Prop for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jack Murchie

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
2nd Row for Warriors is number 16 Karl Lawton

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
Lock for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 10 Agnatius Paasi

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tom Dearden
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Rhys Kennedy
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Ben Te'o
Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Corey Oates

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:34 AM

Warriors: Todd Payten has oved veteran Kiwi Peta Hiku to fullback to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck after his one-week shoulder charge ban was upheld at the judiciary on Tuesday night. Gerard Beale comes off the extended reserves list into the centres to fill out the backline. Isaiah Papali'i has been elevated to the interchange bench in favour of Josh Curran, who was omitted on Friday.

Karl Lawton starts in the forward pack with Adam Blair returning to prop and Agnatius Paasi shifting to the bench. Panther Jack Hetherington is on the bench after striking a loan deal with the club. King Vuniyayawa and Adam Pompey were the players to be cut from the squad on game day. The Warriors have won four from five at Central Coast Stadium.

Broncos: The Broncos will be without Matt Lodge against the Warriors on Saturday night with the prop succumbing to a knee injury suffered against the Titans. Thomas Flegler - in his first game back from suspension - moves into the starting line-up with Corey Oates earning a reprieve on the bench after initially being named as a reserve.

Jamayne Isaako has earlier been named in Oates's usual spot on the wing. Pat Carrigan returns from suspension at lock in place of the suspended Joe Ofahengaue. Cory Paix was omitted on Friday and Richie Kennar and Jamil Hopoate were trimmed from the squad an hour before kick-off. The Broncos have lost both games on the Central Coast this season.

Wests Tigers v Panthers, Saturday 7.35pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 4 Jul

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye

Centre for Panthers is number 19 Brent Naden
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy Talau

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Josh Reynolds

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Oliver Clark

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Elijah Taylor

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Burns
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Tyrone May

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:34 AM

Wests Tigers: Unchanged after last week's big win over Canterbury. Benji Marshall and Chris Lawrence dropped off the extended bench on game day and Billy Walters and Russell Packer were the two players left out 24 hours before the match. Wests Tigers have scored 62 points in two games at Bankwest Stadium in 2020.

Panthers: Brent Naden replaces Dean Whare at centre with Tyrone May bumping Matt Burton off the bench. Josh Mansour (knee) returns on the wing. Mitch Kenny and Spencer Leniu were the two players omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Panthers have won five of their past six games against the Tigers.

Sea Eagles v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Lottoland

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 5 Jul

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Tevita Funa

Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Lachlan Croker

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Knights is number 13 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Cade Cust

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tex Hoy
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Aidan Guerra
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Pasami Saulo

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:34 AM

Sea Eagles: Manly are 1-17 with Morgan Boyle and Brendan Elliott the match-day omissions. Moses Suli (finger) returns in place of Brendan Elliot. Martin Taupau has again been named in the starting side ahead of Sean Keppie, but the pair swapped spots last week.

Abbas Miski and Haumole Olakau'atu dropped out of the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off. The Sea Eagles have won nine of their past 11 games against the Knights.

Knights: Newcastle are also 1-17 with Tautau Moga and Brodie Jones the final cuts from their match-day line-up. Best returns at centre after a week in quarantine in place of Gehamat Shibasaki. In the pack, Herman Ese'ese starts at lock with Tim Glasby out after failing a HIA last week and Pasami Saulo called up on the bench.

Phoenix Crossland and Josh King were omitted from the initial 21-man squad on Saturday. The Knights have won only one of their past nine games at Lottoland.

Bulldogs v Rabbitohs, Sunday 6.30pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 5 Jul

Full Time

Bulldogs

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Marcelo Montoya

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 James Roberts
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Christian Crichton

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Alex Johnston
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Brandon Wakeham

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'A
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Ethan Lowe
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kerrod Holland

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Knight
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Dean Britt

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Braidon Burns
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso Sue

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Patrick Mago

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:34 AM

Bulldogs: Coach Dean Pay has confirmed that English import Luke Thompson won't make his NRL debut on Sunday. The prop only began training with his new club this week after being quarantined for a fortnight.

"No, he won't play," Pay said on Saturday. "He hasn't trained for a number of months so I think it's a big ask for him to play tomorrow. Hopefully we've got a little bit of run in him, got into a little bit of contact work with him, just getting back into the groove of things so we could get him on the park next week."

Will Hopoate (ankle), Jake Averillo (head knock) and Kerrod Holland (bench) are out of the backline. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak moves to fullback, Reimis Smith and Marcelo Montoya are the centres and Nick Meaney and Christian Crichton come in on the wings.

Thompson and Sione Katoa dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. Ofahiki Ogden and Jack Cogger were cut on Sunday. The Bulldogs have lost four from five at Bankwest Stadium in 2020.

Rabbitohs: James Roberts starts with Braidon Burns back to the bench in the only change. Winger Alex Johnston has scored five tries in his past four games.

Mark Nicholls and Troy Dargan dropped off the reserves list on Saturday night. Corey Allan and Patrick Mago were omitted an hour from kick-off.