Cameron Munster is set to return as the Storm weigh up Jahrome Hughes replacement, while Souths have a halves crisis amid Jack Wighton’s suspension.
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Read on for all of the latest team news ahead of Round 22.
THURSDAY
Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm, 7.50pm AEST at CommBank Stadium
Last week’s Eels team: 1. Joash Papalii 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivaiti. 18th man: 19. Jordan Samrani
Team Tips: Mitchell Moses made a successful return at halfback and formed a strong combination with Dean Hawkins at five-eighth in the win over the Broncos, with Joash Papalii filling in for injured fullback Isaiah Iongi with aplomb. Iongi is not due back from a hand injury until Round 25. Dylan Brown is likely to remain in the reserves for a third straight week. Kelma Tuilagi is due back from suspension and will come into calculations for the forwards rotation, but Jason Ryles may opt to stick with a winning formula.
Last week’s Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 17. Kane Bradley 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 4. Joe Chan 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Ativalu Lisati 16. Tui Kamikamica. 18th man: 18. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Team Tips: Jahrome Hughes is out with a dislocated shoulder likely until the finals, with Tyran Wishart likely to replace him at halfback, but Jonah Pezet is another option, according to Craig Bellamy. Cameron Munster is set to return after being given last week off for his father’s funeral. Ryan Papenhuyzen is due back from a calf injury that has ruled him out for four games, but he has had a few false starts. If he is fit, Nick Meaney will likely shift to the centres, with Grant Anderson moving to the wing and Kane Bradley dropping out. Joe Chan was picked at centre last week, but will likely be named on the bench after a late switch last week. Alec McDonald is due back from a rib injury and could come onto the bench. Nelson Asofa-Solomona remains suspended until Round 23.
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FRIDAY
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins, 6pm AEST at Go Media Stadium
Last week’s Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith. 18th man: 20. Samuel Healey
Team Tips: The Warriors were disappointing in their loss to the Titans, with Wayde Egan in doubt with a head knock. If he is ruled out, Samuel Healey will likely come into the 17 at hooker after being named 18th man last week. Te Maire Martin could be an option to come into the halves for Tanah Boyd after he struggled against his old club. Freddy Lussick (ankle) and Rocco Berry (shoulder) are not due back until Round 24 and 25 repspectively.
Round 20 Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Herbie Farnworth 18. Tevita Naufahu 5. Jake Averillo 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Aublix Tawha 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Harrison Graham 15. Ray Stone 16. Josh Kerr 17. Peter Hola. 18th man: 19. Kenny Bromwich
Team Tips: The Dolphins had the bye last week after beating the Cowboys 43-24 in Round 20 and moved into the top eight after Manly’s loss to the Bulldogs. Felise Kaufusi (knee) and Mark Nicholls (concussion) are both due back in Round 22, with Aublix Tawha and Francis Molo potentially shifting to the bench in a forward pack reshuffle. That will mean two bench players could miss out from the Round 20 side, with Peter Hola and Harrison Graham the most likely. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (thumb) and Kodi Nikorima (hamstring) are not due back until Round 24.
Brisbane Broncos vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 8pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Corey Jensen 17. Jack Gosiewski. 18th man: 18. Tyson Smoothy
Team Tips: Payne Haas has an injury scare in the warm-up and also tweaked his ankle late in the loss to the Eels, but Michael Maguire put it down to his temperamentle body after a long season. Michael Maguire will likely keep faith with the same team despite the loss, but Selwyn Cobbo could be an option to come onto the wing. Cory Paix (elbow) and Benjamin Te Kura (foot) remain sidelined through injury.
Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Jack Wighton 7. Lewis Dodd 8. Tevita Tatola 16. Ryan Gray 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Jai Arrow 13. Lachlan Hubner 9. Siliva Havili 14. Liam Le Blanc 15. Jacob Host 17. Ashton Ward. 18th man: 18. Thomas Fletcher
Team Tips: Skipper Jack Wighton is facing a three week ban for a shoulder charge with an early guilty plea. Souths were reportedly weighing up a legal challenge to contest Wighton’s charge at the judiciary. Jamie Humphreys is due back from concussion and will likely take back the no.7 jersey with Lewis Dodd shifting to five-eighth for Wighton. The injury cursed season continues for the Rabbitohs with prop Tevita Tatola dislocating his shoulder in the last try of the losss to the Sharks. Shaquai Mitchell looms as the likely replacement, while Thomas Fletcher could also come into the 17 to face a big Broncos pack. Ryan Gray made over 60 tackles after starting at hooker and will likely be named in the No.9 jersey this week with Siliva Havili dropping back to the bench. Peter Mamouzelos is due back from concussion and could come onto the bench, while Bayleigh Bentley-Hape is due back from a groin injury and could come onto the wing after Tyrone Munro had an unhappy night under the high ball against the Sharks. Brandon Smith (knee) and Latrell Mitchell (quad) are not due back until Round 23 and 24 respectively.
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SATURDAY
Gold Coast Titans vs Penrith Panthers, 3pm AEST at Cbus Super Stadium
Last week’s Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Jaylan De Groot 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 11. Chris Randall 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 14. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Josh Patston 19. Sean Mullany. 18th man: 18. Arama Hau
Team Tips: Sam Verrills was a late scratching for the win over the Warriors for the birth of his first child, with Chris Randall starting at hooker and Jacob Alick-Wiencke moving from the bench into the second row. Verrills will likely come back in sparking a reshuffle with Sean Mullany dropping off the bench. However, Randall has a head knock and will need to pass concussion protocols to face the Panthers. Skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui remains sidelined with a knee injury until Round 25.
Last week’s Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 19. Liam Martin. 18th man: 18. Paul Alamoti
Team Tips: Liam Martin was a late inclusion on the bench last week after overcoming a wrist injury, with Matthew Eisenhuth making way. Martin will likely be named to start this week with Luke Garner or Isaiah Papali’i dropping back to the bench. The Panthers have won seven straight and have a full bill of health with Soni Luke the last remaining member of their casualty ward due back from a biceps injury in Round 22.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders, 5.30pm AEST at WIN Stadium
Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Mathew Feagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 15. Blake Lawrie 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 8. Emre Guler 14. Jacob Liddle 16. Hamish Stewart 17. Michael Molo. 18th man: 18. Nicholas Tsougranis
Team Tips: Jaydn Su’A is likely to be ruled out with a knee injury suffered against Cowboys with Hamish Stewart likely to start and Ben Murdoch-Masila and Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga vying for a bench spot. Blake Lawrie was a late call-up to start last week with Emre Guler shifting to the bench. Shane Flanagan has kept faith in his halves, but another loss would make it difficult to leave Lachlan Ilias out after his form in NSW Cup.
Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Simi Sasagi 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Noah Martin 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota. 18th man: 18. Manaia Waitere
Team Tips: Sebastian Kris is due back from a concussion this week, with Simi Sasigi likely to shift to the bench and Noah Martin to drop out. Tom Starling (dangerous contact on Jack Cogger) and Ethan Strange (shoulder charge on Dominic Young) escaped with fines. Matty Nicholson (ankle) and Savelio Tamale (knee) remain sidelined until Round 23 and 26 respectively.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters, 7.35pm AEST at 4 Pines Park
Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong. 18th man: 18. Tommy Talau
Team Tips: Haumole Olakau’atu is likely out for the season with a dislocated shoulder in his return from the same shoulder injury against the Bulldogs. Corey Wadell will likely come into the back row with Caleb Navale in line to come onto the bench. However, Lachlan Croker is due back from concussion and will likely start at hooker with Jazz Tevaga switching to the bench or he could feature in the back row. Jake Simpkin will likely return from concussion on the bench with Gordon Chan Kum Tong to make way. Toafofoa Sipley (trip on Bronson Xerri) and Siosiua Taukeiaho (high tackle on Enari Tuala) escaped with fines. Taniel Paseka (Achilles) won’t be back until Round 26 at the earliest.
Last week’s Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Ethan King 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Salesi Foketi 17. Spencer Leniu 13. Siua Wong 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Blake Steep 16. Egan Butcher. 18th man: 18. Tom Rodwell
Team Tips: Sandon Smith has been ruled out with a concussion with Hugo Savala to come in at five-eighth after overcoming a wrist injury, according to Trent Robinson. Nat Butcher is due back from a knee injury and will likely come into the forward rotation, with Egan Butcher in doubt with a shoulder injury. Billy Smith is bidding to return from a head knock with Ethan King likely to make way if he is fit. Spencer Leniu started at lock against the Storm with Siua Wong shifting to the bench. Victor Radley is not due back from a shoulder injury until Round 24.
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SUNDAY
Wests Tigers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2pm AEST at CommBank Stadium
Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Izaac Tu’itupou 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Adam Doueihi 14. Tristan Hope 15. Jack Bird 16. Fonua Pole 17. Sione Fainu. 18th man: 18. Brent Naden
Team Tips: In a huge boost, gun fullback Jahream Bula will return this round as confirmed by head coach Benji Marshall. Sunia Turuva will revert to the wing, which will see one-gamer Izaac Thompson drop out of the side. Samuela Fainu remains sidelined due to a knee injury.
Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Bailey Hayward. 18th man: 19. Jethro Rinakama
Team Tips: The Bulldogs will have to wait one more week to welcome back Sitili Tupouniua from a hamstring injury. Marcelo Montoya remains sidelined with a neck injury until Round 25. Elsewhere, no other changes are expected for the Bulldogs. Jaeman Salmon escaped with a fine for his shoulder charge on Matt Lodge.
Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys, 4.05pm AEST at Sharks Stadium
Last week’s Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 19. Chris Veaila 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Billy Burns 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele. 18th man: 20. Hohepa Puru
Team Tips: The Sharks will welcome Briton Nikora back into the fold after he sat out for a week due to a head knock. His return will likely see Billy Burns drop to the bench, while Toby Rudolf’s head knock will see Braden Hamlin-Uele keep his spot on the pine. Siosifa Talakai will also likely return after sitting out due to illness in a straight swap for Chris Veaila.
Last week’s Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Braidon Burns 6. Thomas Duffy 7. Tom Dearden 8. Harrison Edwards 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Karl Lawton 15. Kaiden Lahrs 16. Kai O’Donnell 17. Coen Hess. 18th man: 18. Jaxson Paulo
Team Tips: The Cowboys could be set for a triple boost with both Jake Clifford (quad), Jordan McLean (calf) and Jason Taumalolo (calf) all due to return in Round 22. Tom Duffy could make way for Clifford, while both McLean and Taumalolo could be eased back into the action via the bench with Kaiden Lahrs potentially the man to make way, joining Karl Lawton who was handed a two-game ban for a hip drop on Dragons gun Jaydn Su’A.
Bye: Newcastle Knights
