NRL Team Lists: Round 5

Knights: Adam O'Brien has named the same 17 players, with Jacob Saifiti returning to the run-on side with Leo Thompson on the bench. Tyson Frizell has been named despite hamstring tightness last week.

Sea Eagles: Tolutau Koula takes over at fullback for Tom Trbojevic (knee, 4-6 weeks) while Christian Tuipulotu comes in at centre. Brad Parker has been named among the reserves with Ethan Bullemor the 18th Man.

Warriors v Cowboys, Friday 6.00pm at Moreton Daily Stadium

Warriors: Addin Fonua-Blake drops to the reserves list with Bunty Afoa starting at prop. Bayley Sironen starts on an edge, Josh Curran is named at lock and Jazz Tevaga is out along with Ben Murdoch-Masila. Aaron Pene and Jack Murchie are the new names on the interchange.

Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater replaces the injured Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback and Jamayne Taunoa-Brown starts in the middle with Reuben Cotter reverting to the interchange. 

Broncos v Roosters, Friday 7.55pm at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos: Pat Carrigan (knee, 4-6 weeks) and Albert Kelly (foot, mid-late season) are out, along with the suspended Tom Flegler. Billy Walters starts in the halves, Keenan Palasia starts at prop, Kobe Hetherington starts at lock, Kurt Capewell returns in the back row and TC Robati drops to the bench. Cory Paix and Corey Jensen also join the bench with Brenko Lee also out.

Roosters: Trent Robinson has named the same 17 that got the job done against the Cowboys, with Connor Watson again listed to start, although don't be surprised if he against reverts to the bench on game day.

Raiders v Storm, Saturday 3.00pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga

Raiders: Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 as last week, with Tom Starling listed in the run-on side. 

Storm: Craig Bellamy has unsurprisingly named the same 17 that ran riot against the Bulldogs last week. 

Rabbitohs v Dragons, Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium

Rabbitohs: Jaxson Paulo has moved to the reserves after suffering a concussion last week and will need to pass HIA protocols in a bid to play. Veteran winger Josh Mansour replaces Paulo in the backline. Mark Nicholls is out for an extended period after scans confirmed a syndesmosis injury. Nicholls will see a specialist this week to determine whether surgery is required. He will be replaced by Tom Burgess in the front row. Davvy Moale and Blake Taaffe are inclusions on the bench with Siliva Havili dropping back to the reserves.

Dragons: A boost for the Red V with Jaydn Su'A back in time to face his former club. Su'A's return shifts Jack Gosiewski to the reserves. Moses Mbye retains the fullback spot with Tyrell Sloan in the extended squad. Aaron Woods starts up front with Blake Lawrie moving back to the interchange.

Titans v Eels, Saturday 7.35pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: A few changes for the home side. Beau Fermor, Phil Sami and Isaac Liu have been named to return to the starting side after they were ruled out following COVID-19 protocols last week. Sami switches to the centres in place of Brian Kelly. Young gun Jayden Campbell will be given another week off to nurse a rib injury with Jamayne Isaako to start again at fullback. Herman Ese’ese (COVID-19) is among the reserves.

Eels: Shaun Lane returns after missing last week's win over the Dragons with Ryan Matterson shifting back to the bench. Mitch Rein also comes into the 17 with Bryce Cartwright moving to 18th player. Marata Niukore and Jakob Arthur are among those in the reserves.

Sharks v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at PointsBet Stadium

Sharks: Craig Fitzgibbon has named an unchanged squad that got the job done against Newcastle last Friday. Matt Ikuvalu (ankle) and Connor Tracey (groin) remain out with Siosifa Talakai remaining in the backline after a strong performance on the left edge.

Wests Tigers: Michael Maguire has resisted changes to the 17 despite a fourth consecutive loss last week. Jock Madden remains in the halves alongside Luke Brooks with Jackson Hastings another week away from a return from suspension. Kelma Tuilagi has been included in the back row after failing a HIA last week and will be monitored ahead of the clash.

Bulldogs v Panthers, Sunday 6.15pm CommBank Stadium

Bulldogs: Kyle Flanagan has been recalled to the halfback spot for his first NRL game of the season, with Brandon Wakeham shifting to the bench and Bailey Biondi-Odo to 18th man following last Sunday's 44-0 loss to Melbourne. There are no other changes to the side with Aaron Schoupp, Ava Seumanufagai and Jayden Okunbor among those in the reserves.

Panthers: Ivan Cleary has named the same squad that got the job done against the Rabbitohs. James Fisher-Harris and Liam Martin both resume in their starting jerseys with Spencer Leniu and Scott Sorensen listed back on the bench. Viliame Kikau suffered a head knock in last week’s win but, with a nine-day turnaround, is expected to play.