Round 16 NRL team lists, latest updates, injury news

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 4 Jul 2021, 03:05 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 16 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 16 team lists

Roosters v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Thursday 1 Jul

Full Time

Roosters

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Roosters is number 21 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Lachlan Lam

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Aaron Booth
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Aaron Pene

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Trent Loiero

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Roosters: Two late changes with Drew Hutchison added to the bench for his first game since suffering a punctured lung in round nine and teenager Joseph Suaalii coming in on the wing. Matt Ikuvalu goes to 18th man.

Sam Walker returns at halfback after two weeks to rest his shoulder issues so Lachlan Lam shifts to No.6 and Joey Manu returns to the centres.

Sitili Tupouniua (foot) is back so Fletcher Baker goes to the bench. James Tedesco and Angus Crichton will both back up from Origin II.

Adam Keighran and Freddy Lussick were the first two players omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Ben Thomas was the last player cut an hour before kick-off.

The Roosters have won four of their past five games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Storm: No late changes for the Storm with Queensland forwards Christian Welch and Felise Kaufusi backing up on a five-day turnaround from Sunday's Origin II clash. Welch will come from the bench with Tui Kamikamica promoted to start.

The return of Kenny Bromwich from a rib injury and brother Jesse from an elbow problem helps cover for the loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension.

Cooper Johns and Jordan Grant were the first two players cut 24 hours before kick-off. Dean Ieremia was the last man omitted an hour before kick-off.

Warriors v Dragons, Friday 6.00pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Friday 2 Jul

Full Time

Warriors

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Brayden Wiliame
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Marcelo Montoya

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Jack Bird
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Gerard Beale
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 22 Sean O'Sullivan

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Kane Evans

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Ben Murdoch-Masila

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Josh McGuire
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Leeson Ah Mau

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Billy Burns
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Tyrell Fuimaono

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 18 Rocco Berry

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Jackson Ford

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Warriors: Mid-season recruits Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (wing) and Chad Townsend (halfback) have been rushed into the side while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifts back to fullback in the absence of Reece Walsh (hamstring).

Five-eighth Kodi Nikorima dropped out of the side on Thursday and his place is taken by Sean O'Sullivan.

Rocco Berry will be the 18th man.

Euan Aitken and Josh Curran are set to miss the next two rounds after being on a flight from the Gold Coast to Sydney in which a cabin crew member has since tested positive to COVID-19. Marcelo Montoya moves from wing to centre to replace Aitken and Edward Kosi is the new winger. Eliesa Katoa comes into the starting side to fill the void left by Curran.

Interchange forward Bayley Sironen suffered a head knock in round 15 but is good to go. Bunty Afoa joins the bench with Kane Evans promoted to start.

Taniela Otukolo was the other player to drop out of the squad on Thursday.

The Warriors have won their past five games against the Dragons.

Dragons: Will start 1-17 with Jackson Ford the 18th man.

The return of fullback Matt Dufty (shoulder) sees exciting youngster Tyrell Sloan drop out of the side. Jack Bird shifts from back row to centre and Gerard Beale pushes out to the wing to replace the suspended Mikaele Ravalawa.

Bird is replaced in the back row by Josh Kerr, while Paul Vaughan will start at prop. Josh McGuire and Tyrell Fuimaono both return fom suspension on the bench.

Tariq Sims, Ben Hunt and Andrew McCullough came through Origin II without incident and have been named to play.

Kaide Ellis and Jordan Pereira were the first two players omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Brayden Wiliame has scored a try in three consecutive games.

Panthers v Eels, Friday 7.55pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Friday 2 Jul

Full Time

Panthers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Charlie Staines

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Brent Naden

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Tyrone May

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze Dunster
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

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

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Eels is number 14 Marata Niukore
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Liam Martin

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce Cartwright

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago

Reserve for Eels is number 19 Will Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Panthers: Penrith will start 1-17 with Izack Tago the 18th man.

Nathan Cleary will miss the next month due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Origin II. Blues teammate Jarome Luai has been named at halfback with Matt Burton moving from centre to five-eighth and Tyrone May coming into the centres.

Fullback Dylan Edwards (foot) is out so Charlie Staines goes to fullback and Brent Naden comes onto the wing for his first game of 2021 with Paul Momirovski (hip) and Robert Jennings (hamstring) also unavailable.

Viliame Kikau returns from a hamstring strain in the back row so Liam Martin goes to the interchange and Spencer Leniu to the reserves.

Brian To'o, Isaah Yeo and Kurt Capewell have all been named to back up from Origin II along with Luai.

Jaeman Salmon and Taylan May were omitted from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off.

The Panthers have won 16 consecutive games at BlueBet Stadium.

Eels: In a change announced an hour before kick-off, Junior Paulo moves back to the bench with Marata Niukore named to start at prop. Will Smith is the 18th man.

Maika Sivo's return from suspension means two-try debutant Sean Russell makes way.

The other changes are on the bench where Nathaniel Roache (knee) and Keegan Hipgrave make way for Oregon Kaufusi and Bryce Cartwright.

Sean Russell and Jake Arthur dropped off the extended bench on Thusday night.

Reed Mahoney (shoulder) is unlikely to be back before round 18.

Eels prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will play his 150th NRL game.

Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Saturday 3.00pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Saturday 3 Jul

Full Time

Bulldogs

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Corey Allan

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will Hopoate

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Falakiko Manu

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Tuipulotu Katoa

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jake Averillo

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Jack Hetherington

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Luke Thompson

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jackson Topine

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Matt Doorey

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Karl Lawton
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean Keppie

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Biondi-Odo

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Joe Stimson

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ava Seumanufagai

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Kurt De Luis
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Patolo

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Lachlan Lewis

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Moses Suli

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs will line up 1-17 with no late changes.

Corey Allan (shoulder) returns on the wing for his first game since round nine and is part of a new-look backline which also features debutant Falakiko Manu in the centres and Kyle Flanagan at five-eighth.

With Adam Elliott sidelined by a cheekbone injury, Jackson Topine comes into the side.

Dylan Napa, Brandon Wakeham, Aaron Schoupp, Corey Waddell and Sione Katoa's immediate futures are under a cloud after they breached biosecurity protocols by visiting a pub in Eastern Sydney on the weekend.

Joe Stimson also gets a recall on the bench alongside two more debutants in Bailey Biondi-Odo and Christopher Patolo.

Ofahiki Ogden and Watson Heleta were omitted from the squad on Friday. Renouf Atoni was the last man cut on game day and Lachlan Lewis is 18th man.

Jake Averillo has scored four tries in his past three games at Stadium Australia.

Sea Eagles: Winning form is good form and Des Hasler has the luxury of naming the same 17 that produced a devastating second-half display against the Titans. No late changes on game day with Cade Cust the last man cut and Moses Suli 18th man.

Origin stars Tom Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans will play but Tom's brother Jake remains sidelined with a glute injury.

Jack Gosiewski and Tevita Funa were dropped when the squad was trimmed to 19 players 24 hours out from kick-off.

The Sea Eagles have won five of their past six games against the Bulldogs.

Raiders v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm at GIO Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Saturday 3 Jul

Full Time

Raiders

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Bailey Simonsson

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Semi Valemei

Winger for Titans is number 2 Phillip Sami
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick Herbert
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 David Fifita
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Titans is number 13 Tyrone Peachey
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Beau Fermor
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Joseph Tapine

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jaimin Jolliffe

Reserves

Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Matthew Timoko

Reserve for Titans is number 18 Sam Stone

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17 with no late changes.

Veteran centre and co-captain Jarrod Croker (knee) returns for the first time since round seven with rookie Matthew Timoko shifting to the extended bench.

The only other change to the 17 is Ryan Sutton being named at lock and Sia Soliola on the interchange after the pair were involved in a pre-match swap last round. Josh Papalii and Jack Wighton will both back up after playing in Origin II.

Matt Frawley and Ryan James were the two players omitted 24 hours before the match. Hudson Young was cut an hour before kick-off and Timoko is 18th man.

The Raiders have won their past five games against the Titans.

Titans: Maroons forward Moeaki Fotuaika has been promoted to the starting side and Tyrone Peachey goes to the bench in a late switch.

AJ Brimson (knee) returns to displace the impressive Jayden Campbell at fullback while Corey Thompson (ankle) is also back on the wing with last-start two-try rookie Greg Marzhew (elbow) dropping out of the squad.

Kevin Proctor returns from a one-game suspension to push Sam Stone from the second row to the extended bench. Beau Fermor (hamstring) and Sam Lisone (pectoral, out since round 7) claim places on the interchange with Mitch Rein joining Stone and Campbell in the reserves and Jai Whitbread out of the 21.

David Fifita, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika are all named to back up from Origin II.

Rein and Campbell were dropped from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Sam McIntyre was cut an hour before kick-off and Stone is 18th man.

Titans winger Corey Thompson will play his 100th NRL game.

Knights v Cowboys, Saturday 7.35pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Saturday 3 Jul

Full Time

Knights

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Knights is number 3 Kurt Mann

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Javid Bowen
Centre for Knights is number 4 Enari Tuala

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Cowboys is number 16 Lachlan Burr
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Mitchell Barnett

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Mitchell Dunn
Lock for Knights is number 13 Sauaso Sue

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess
Interchange for Knights is number 15 David Klemmer

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Josh King

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Cowboys is number 21 Heilum Luki

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 18 Jack Johns

Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Daejarn Asi

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Knights: Newcastle will start 1-17, with Kalyn Ponga (groin) to make his long-awaited return while Kurt Mann, who filled in last round at fullback, returns to the centres despite concerns about an ankle injury.

Mann's move sees Brodie Jones slide back to the interchange with Jack Johns dropping to the reserves.

Daniel Saifiti backs up from Origin to join twin Jacob and Jayden Brailey in the Newcastle front row.

Phoenix Crossland and Jirah Momoisea were the two players omitted 24 hours before the match.

The Knights are aiming for back-to-back home wins for the first time in 2021.

Cowboys: In a minor change announced an hour before kick-off, Lachlan Burr has been moved into the starting 13 with Coen Hess going back to the bench.

Daejarn Asi will be the 18th man.

Coach Todd Payten named the same 17 that lost narrowly to Cronulla in round 15 but bench forward Tom Gilbert has been ruled out as he continues to isolate after Magnetic Island was declared a COVID-19 hotspot.

Gilbert returned a negative COVID-19 test, but is still in isolation as ordered by QLD Health. His place in the 17 will be taken by Heilum Luki.

Maroons trio Val Holmes, Kyle Feldt and Francis Molo will play after getting through Origin II on Sunday.

Corey Jensen and Connelly Lemuelu were left out on the eve of the match.

Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt requires two tries to reach a century of NRL tries.

Broncos v Sharks, Sunday 2.00pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 4 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi Niu

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Sharks is number 2 Connor Tracey
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Sharks is number 19 Sione Katoa
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 14 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Broncos is number 19 Rhys Kennedy

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Teui Robati

2nd Row for Sharks is number 15 Teig Wilton
Lock for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Keenan Palasia

Interchange for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jesse Arthars

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams
Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Jordan Riki

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Broncos is number 22 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Sharks is number 21 Mawene Hiroti

Reserves

Reserve for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix

Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Billy Magoulias

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:50 PM

Broncos: A late switch an hour before game time wiith Jordan Riki added to the bench and Cory Paix going back to 18th man.

Matt Lodge won't play after making an immediate switch to the Warriors on Thursday. His place in the front row is taken by Rhys Kennedy.

Kotoni Staggs replaces Jesse Arthars in the centres for his first game this year, with Arthars dropping to the interchange, while Jamayne Isaako and Corey Oates come in for Xavier Coates and Selwyn Cobbo on the wings.

With Tevita Pangai jnr suspended, rookie TC Robati shifts to the second row and Kobe Hetherington is lock. John Asiata (neck) is replaced on the bench by Keenan Palasia while Ethan Bullemor also joins the bench.

Brodie Croft (knee) comes in at halfback with Tyson Gamble switching to five-eighth and veteran Karmichael Hunt sidelined by a calf injury picked up at training.

The Broncos have won six of their past seven games against the Sharks.

Sharks: Matt Moylan injured his calf in the warm-up and is out of the side, with his place taken by Braydon Trindall.

Will Chambers will miss the trip to Brisbane to be with his wife in Melbourne who is due to give birth. The backline reshuffle sees Connor Tracey move to centre and Sione Katoa come in on the wing.

Teig Wilton has been promoted to the starting side and Siosifa Talakai goes to the bench.

Andrew Fifita was cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Mawene Hiroti joined the bench when Moylan dropped out. Bill Magoulias is 18th man.

The Sharks are aiming for five straight wins for the first time since 2018.

Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs, Sunday 4.05pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 4 Jul

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Adam Doueihi

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Moses Mbye

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Mark Nicholls
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Seyfarth

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Stefano Utoikamanu

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Benji Marshall
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jacob Host

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Braidon Burns

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:49 PM

Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17 with no late changes.

Coach Michael Maguire made just three changes to his 17 in the wake of last round's capitulation to Melbourne.

Adam Doueihi (head knock) makes his return to the centres in place of Tommy Talau, who drops out of the squad, while interchange forward Alex Seyfarth swaps places with starting lock Joe Ofahengaue and Thomas Mikaele earns a recall to the bench with Tom Amone being relegated to the reserves.

Shawn Blore (ankle) has been named on the interchange despite concerns about his availability.

Amone and Jake Simpkin were the first two players cut from the squad on Saturday. Fatalaiga Pauga was the last man cut one hour before kick-off and Michael Chee Kam is 18th man.

Wests Tigers five-eighth Moses Mbye will play his 150th NRL game.

Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs are 1-17 with Jaydn Su'A the last man cut and Braidon Burns 18th man.

Benji Marshall (birth of child) returns in the No.14 jumper, with Blake Taaffe dropping to reserves, while Hame Sele is promoted from the interchange to take the place of starting prop Tevita Tatola (knee) and Liam Knight is the new forward on the bench.

The club's five Origin players - Latrell Mitchell, Dane Gagai, Damien Cook, Jai Arrow and Cameron Murray - got through Sunday night without injury and have been named to start.

Blake Taafe and Josh Mansour were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored eight tries in his past three games.