NRL 2023, round 9 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 26 Apr 2023, 10:59 AM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 9 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

Please note that Round 9 team lists have been released on Wednesday, April 26 due to the Anzac Day games in Round 8.

NRL Team Lists: Round 9

Sharks v Cowboys, Thursday 7.50pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Thursday 27 Apr

Full Time

Sharks

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Cowboys is number 15 Jake Granville

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Wade Graham

Interchange for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Tom Chester
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Mitchell Dunn

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Riley Price
Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:06 PM

Sharks: Craig Fitzgibbon has named the same 17 that got the job done against the Bulldogs in Round 8. Skipper Dale Finucane is due back from suspension next week at Magic Round.

Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten sticks with the squad that downed Newcastle on Saturday night. Reuben Cotter is again named to start but may swap with Jake Granville on game day as they did last week. Heilum Luki (hamstring) is still another week away.

Eels v Knights, Friday 6pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Friday 28 Apr

Full Time

Eels

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze Dunster

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Wiremu Greig

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Eels is number 14 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Knights is number 16 Mat Croker

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands

Interchange for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Eels is number 20 Ofahiki Ogden

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jack Hetherington

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Simi Sasagi

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:06 PM

Eels: Sean Russell moves into the centres to cover for Bailey Simonsson (head knock) and Haze Dunster comes in on the wing. Wiremu Greig is the new starting prop in place of Reagan Campbell-Gillard, who faces an extended period on the sideline with an injury suffered against the Broncos. Makahesi Makatoa joins the interchange bench.

Knights: Adam O'Brien has stuck with the same 17 that went down to the Cowboys with skipper Kalyn Ponga set to start at five-eighth after coming off the bench in his return from concussion in Round 8. Tyson Gamble goes back to the bench after being called into the run-on side for Ponga last week.

Broncos v Rabbitohs, Friday 8pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Friday 28 Apr

Full Time

Broncos

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Jock Madden

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Jai Arrow
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Keenan Palasia

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Davvy Moale
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas Burgess

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Blake Taaffe

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:06 PM

Broncos: The knee injury to Corey Oates sees Jesse Arthars come in on the wing while Jock Madden is the new five-eighth in the absence of Ezra Mam (suspended). In the pack, Keenan Palasia replaces Payne Haas, who copped a one-game ban for Dangerous Contact.

Rabbitohs: Tevita Tatola returns from a knee injury in a boost for the Bunnies so Hame Sele goes to the bench and Daniel Suluka-Fifita back to 18th Man.

Raiders v Dolphins, Saturday 3pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 29 Apr

Full Time

Raiders

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Robert Jennings
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Kenneath Bromwich
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Kurt Donoghoe

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James Schiller

Replacement for Dolphins is number 19 Poasa Faamausili

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:05 PM

Raiders: In the only change to the side that beat the Dragons in Round 7, Jordan Rapana returns from the head cut he suffered against the Broncos and slots in on the wing for Nick Cotric (hamstring). Xavier Savage joins the reserves list.

Dolphins: Kenny Bromwich's return from a one-game suspension sees Herman Ese'ese move to the bench in the only change to the starting 13 that produced a miraculous comeback to beat the Dolphins. Kurt Donoghue goes to 18th Man while veteran playmaker Anthony Milford is listed among the reserves as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.

Sea Eagles v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 29 Apr

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 19 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper

Centre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cooper Johns

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Joe Vuna

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 20 Samuela Fainu

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Kruise Leeming

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:05 PM

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic (groin) has been named to play but will need to pass a fitness test in order to take on the Titans. Christian Tuipulotu returns from a knee injury on the wing and Reuben Garrick moves into the centres to replace Brad Parker (knee). Cooper Johns takes over from Josh Schuster at five-eighth. Kelma Tuilagi returns from concussion in the back row so Ethan Bullemor reverts to the bench while Karl Lawton (shoulder) has also been named to return. Veteran prop Aaron Woods is 18th Man.

Titans: Jojo Fifita has been named at centre and Phil Sami on the wing in a positional switch from the Round 8 loss to the Dolphins. Klese Haas and Joe Vuna have been added to the bench at the expense of Kruise Leeming and Thomas Mikaele.

Panthers v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at Carrington Park, Bathurst

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 29 Apr

Full Time

Panthers

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone Peachey

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Brent Naden
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
Interchange for Panthers is number 22 Liam Henry

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tommy Talau

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Luke Garner

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:05 PM

Panthers: Winger Sunia Turuva has been named to play despite hurting his ankle against the Rabbitohs. Tyrone Peachey comes into the centres for the injured Izack Tago (pectoral) in the only change to the side from Round 8, with youngsters Thomas Jenkins and Liam Henry named among the reserves.

Wests Tigers: Experienced winger David Nofoaluma is back for his first game since Round 3 on wing and takes the place of Charlie Staines, who looks like missing 8-12 weeks after suffering a bowel perforation. Centre Brent Naden is back from a collarbone injury and Asu Kepaoa drops out due to tonsillitis. Justin Matamua performed strongly in NSW Cup and is listed as 18th Man.

Warriors v Roosters, Sunday 2pm (AEST) at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 30 Apr

Full Time

Warriors

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Warriors is number 3 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Corey Allan
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Warriors is number 17 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Paul Momirovski
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Joseph Manu
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Warriors is number 13 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Angus Crichton
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Tom Ale

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Demitric Sifakula

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Fletcher Baker

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 22 Kalani Going

Replacement for Roosters is number 19 Sam Walker

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:05 PM

Warriors: Mass changes due to captain Tohu Harris (knee), fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (head knock) and utility Jazz Tevaga (Achillies) all being ruled out with injuries suffered in the loss to the Storm. There could be more to come as well, with five-eighth Dylan Walker facing a three-match ban if he is found guilty at the judiciary on a Dangerous Contact charge. Unless he can beat the charge at Judiciary, Ronald Volkman will likely come in at five-eighth and join Taine Tuaupiki, Wayde Egan and Viliami Vailea as new faces in the squad. Bunty Afoa moves up from the bench to start at prop and Josh Curran is the new lock.

Roosters: Nat Butcher's return from suspension sees Angus Crichton move to the interchange in his second game back and Naufahu Whyte drop to the reserves. Corey Allan comes in on the wing for Daniel Tupou, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Dragons on Anzac Day. Former Eel Nathan Brown is again listed among the reserves.

Dragons v Bulldogs, Sunday 4pm at WIN Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 30 Apr

Full Time

Dragons

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Declan Casey
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Max Feagai

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Braidon Burns
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Josh Reynolds
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Burton

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Michael Molo

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Moses Mbye

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Bulldogs is number 25 Harrison Edwards
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jack Bird

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell
2nd Row for Dragons is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurtis Morrin
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jayden Okunbor
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Samuel Hughes
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Karl Oloapu

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Billy Burns

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Fa'amanu Brown

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:05 PM

Dragons: Max Feagai comes in to replace Tautau Moga (shoulder) and will line up on the opposite wing to his twin brother Mathew. Michael Molo is named to start at prop after being a late inclusion from the bench on Anzac Day, while coach Anthony Griffin has named an unchanged interchange, with Zane Musgrove again the replacement player.

Bulldogs: Kyle Flanagan has paid the price for the Bulldogs' three-game losing run and has been dropped from the side for club favourite Josh Reynolds, who moves up from the bench. Andrew Davey is also out, so Kurtis Morrin and Sam Hughes join the interchange. Versatile forward Fa'amanu Brown is set to return two weeks ahead of schedule from a dislocated elbow suffered in Round 4 and is listed as the replacement player for now. Karl Oloapu also remains in the reserves.