NRL 2024, round 9, official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

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Timestamp: Tue 30 Apr 2024, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 9 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 9

Rabbitohs v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Thursday 2 May

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 4 Isaiah Tass

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jack Wighton

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Taylan May
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Panthers is number 20 Brad Schneider

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy Moale

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jai Arrow

Prop for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 8 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik Geyer
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Jack Cole

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Tallis Duncan

Replacement for Panthers is number 22 Tyrone Peachey

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Rabbitohs: Taane Milne's two-match suspensions means a recall on the wing for Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson, while there are changes in the pack as well following the 34-point loss to the Storm in Round 8. Tom Burgess shifts back to the bench, with Davvy Moale starting at prop, while Keaon Koloamatangi is set to be used in the front row for a second-straight week. Michael Chee-Kam starts in the second row.

Panthers: Sunia Turuva returns to the backline after being given the week off by coach Ivan Cleary in Round 8, so there's no place for Paul Alamoti despite him scoring tries in back-to-back weeks for Penrith. New Zealand Test front-rower Moses Leota is back on deck after a week out with a shoulder complaint, but Scott Sorensen remains sidelined with a knee problem.

Sea Eagles v Raiders, Friday 6.00pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 9 - Round 9 - Friday 3 May

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Albert Hopoate
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Xavier Savage
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Tommy Talau

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Kaeo Weekes

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Ethan Bullemor

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata Mariota
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey Mooney

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron Woods

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Simi Sasagi

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Sea Eagles: Captain Daly Cherry-Evans has been named to play and will take his place in the starting side after he was successful in having his Dangerous Throw charge downgraded to a grade one offence. Ethan Bullemor comes into the starting back row in place of Haumole Olakau'atu, who accepted a two-match for suspension for his role in the same tackle which saw Cherry-Evans charged. Toafofoa Sipley returns from a knee injury on the bench.

Raiders: Ricky Stuart has made a handful of changes following last week's 40-0 drubbing at the hands of the Sharks, with Albert Hopoate taking over from rookie Chevy Stewart at fullback and veteran Nick Cotric replacing James Schiller on the wing. Elliott Whitehead's return from injury in the second row sees Simi Sasagi drop out of the 17.

Broncos v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Friday 3 May

Full Time

Broncos

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner

Winger for Roosters is number 18 Fetalaiga Pauga
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Connor Watson

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Siua Wong
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Sitili Tupouniua

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 19 Benjamin Te Kura

Replacement for Roosters is number 21 Sandon Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Broncos: Ezra Mam (finger) and Selwyn Cobbo (shoulder) return after missing the Round 8 win over the Wests Tigers, in what are the only two changes for Kevin Walters' side. Mam takes over from the injured Jock Madden at five-eighth, while Cobbo's comeback bumps Corey Oates out of the side, with Jesse Arthars shifting from centre to the wing.

Roosters: Veteran winger Daniel Tupou is back from a week out with a knee complaint and takes the spot of the injured Michael Jennings, while Victor Radley has been included in the reserves as he works his way back from the hamstring injury that saw him miss ANZAC Round. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii joins Joey Manu in the centres after shifting to the wing as injury cover last week.

Bulldogs v Wests Tigers, Saturday 3.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 4 May

Full Time

Bulldogs

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 17 Blake Taaffe

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Solomon Alaimalo
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Drew Hutchison

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jake Simpkin
Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Samuel Hughes

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jaeman Salmon

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 John Bateman

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 10 Josh Curran

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 22 Jacob Preston

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Fonua Pole

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Poasa Faamausili

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 20 Asu Kepaoa

Match Officials

Referee: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Bulldogs: Following a week off with the bye, Kurt Mann is named to start at lock after overcoming a hand injury and could yet be joined by Jacob Preston, who is a chance of returning from the jaw injury that has kept him out since Round 4 after being included in the reserves. Connor Tracey is again the preferred option at fullback with Blake Taaffe on the bench.

Wests Tigers: Benji Marshall has retained the same 17 which went down to the Broncos in Round 8, with skipper Api Koroisau set to play despite suffering back problems last week and rugby union convert Solomon Alaimalo keeping his spot on the wing. Starford To’a has been named in the extended squad and could return for his first game since suffering an ankle injury in Round 2.

Titans v Storm, Saturday 5.30pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 4 May

Full Time

Titans

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Titans is number 2 Phillip Sami

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Titans is number 4 Harley Smith-Shields

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita

Winger for Storm is number 19 Sualauvi Faalogo
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Tanah Boyd

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Storm is number 8 Christian Welch
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Titans is number 17 Josiah Pahulu

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 8 Joe Stimson

Interchange for Storm is number 5 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sam Verrills

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Joe Chan
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Replacement for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Titans: Despite his side picking up their first win of the season last week, Des Hasler has made two unforced changes to his backline, with Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Aaron Schoupp dropping out in place of Phillip Sami and Harley Smith-Shields. Representative prop Moeaki Fotuaika is out with concussion, so Joe Stimson starts at prop. David Fifita is named to start but could make a late switch to the bench, as has been the case in recent weeks.

Storm: Tyran Wishart's versatility is on full display once again after he was named to start on the wing in place of Xavier Coates (hamstring). Wishart's usual spot on the bench is taken by Bronson Garlick this week. Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named despite picking up an injury concern on ANZAC Day. Playmaker Cameron Munster will play his 200th NRL game.

Cowboys v Dolphins, Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 4 May

Full Time

Cowboys

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai Fuller
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Tesi Niu
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Semi Valemei

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Cowboys is number 19 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin Neame

Prop for Dolphins is number 17 Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Euan Aitken
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Max Plath

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Heilum Luki

Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jake Granville

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Oryn Keeley

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Cowboys: Heilum Luki is named to play for the first time since being injured in Round 2, with his return on the bench coming at the expense of veteran Jake Granville who drops back to the wider reserves. Former Warriors Rookie of the Year Viliami Vailea will make his club debut in the centres, replacing Tom Chester who is out with a hamstring injury.

Dolphins: A huge boost for coach Wayne Bennett with Felise Kaufusi and Connelly Lemuelu named to make their return from injury and skipper Jesse Bromwich set to shake off a calf issue from Round 8 and take the field. His younger brother Kenny is out though, after failing a HIA in the loss to the Knights. Oryn Keeley is the other player who drops out of the 17.

Knights v Warriors, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 5 May

Full Time

Knights

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 David Armstrong

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Knights is number 2 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Warriors is number 16 Jacob Laban

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:45 PM

Knights: Adam O'Brien has named an unchanged 17 from last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, although Jacob Saifiti could be in doubt after failing to finish that game due to a lower leg injury which saw him require crutches post-match. David Armstrong will go again at fullback after making a try-scoring debut in ANZAC Round.

Warriors: A timely injection of experience for the Kiwi side as they aim to end a three-game winless streak, with veteran back-rower Kurt Capewell returning from a throat injury and Bunty Afoa set to play after time out with a hamstring injury. That bumps rookie Jacob Laban back to the bench, while Paul Roache and Zyon Maiu'u drop out of the side.

Sharks v Dragons, Sunday 4.05pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 5 May

Full Time

Sharks

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Thomas Hazelton

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Hame Sele
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange for Dragons is number 11 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Fa'amanu Brown
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jack De Belin
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Mawene Hiroti

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Michael Molo

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:44 PM

Sharks: Just one change to the side who put 40 on the Raiders last Sunday, with Toby Rudolf coming back in on the bench at the expense of Tuku Hau Tapuha, who reverts to be the replacement player. Daniel Atkinson will again pair up with Nicho Hynes in the halves.

Dragons: The absence of Mosese Suli due to concussion sees Zac Lomax move from the wing to the centres, with Mikaele Ravalawa coming in on the flank after missing Round 8 with a knee problem. Luciano Leilua has been named in the reserves and could yet make his return from a calf injury.