NRL Team Lists: Round 15

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Timestamp: Tue 11 Jun 2024, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 15 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 15

Sharks v Dolphins, Thursday 7.50pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 15 - Round 15 - Thursday 13 Jun

Full Time

Sharks

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Kenneath Bromwich
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Euan Aitken
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Max Plath

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Daniel Atkinson

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Oryn Keeley

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 6/18/2024 5:42:07 AM

Sharks: Blues halfback Nicho Hynes returns after being rested from the Broncos game so Daniel Atkinson reverts to 18th man. In the forwards Braden Hamlin-Uele returns on the bench with Interchange with Tuku Hau Tapuha dropping to the reserves.

Dolphins: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi return after missing the Round 13 loss to the Raiders on Origin duty. Mark Nicholls drops back to the bench and Trai Fuller drops out. Kodi Nikorima (calf) is back on deck at five-eighth so Anthony Milford makes way. Tesi Niu is listed among the reserves as he works his way back from an ankle injury.

Raiders v Cowboys, Friday 6.00pm at GIO Stadium

Round 15 - Round 15 - Friday 14 Jun

Full Time

Raiders

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Kaeo Weekes

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler

Prop for Cowboys is number 19 Harrison Edwards
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey Mooney

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Albert Hopoate

Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Tom Chester

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 6/15/2024 6:14:07 AM

Raiders: Back-rower Hudson Young returns after missing Round 13 on Blues Origin duty so Ata Mariota reverts to the bench and Simi Sasagi drops out.

Cowboys: Murray Taulagi (shoulder) and Reece Robson (neck) are back on deck after missing the Warriors clash due to injuries sustained in Origin One so Braidon Burns moves to 18th man and Harrison Edwards drops out. Prop Jordan McLean (calf) also returns so Griffin Neame moves to the bench. Maroons rep Jeremiah Nanai will start after coming off the bench in Round 14, with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki moving to the interchange. Jason Taumalolo is named to start at lock.

Rabbitohs v Broncos, Friday 8.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 15 - Round 15 - Friday 14 Jun

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tristan Sailor
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai

Winger for Broncos is number 18 Josiah Karapani
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon Koloamatangi

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Cameron Murray

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jack Gosiewski

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dion Teaupa

Replacement for Broncos is number 20 Israel Leota

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 6/17/2024 2:12:05 AM

Rabbitohs: A huge boost for the Bunnies with skipper Cameron Murray set to return from the hip injury that has sidelined him since Round 9. Murray has been named on the interchange bench and Siliva Havili drops out in the only change to the 17 that downed the Titans.

Broncos: Just the one change for the Broncos with Xavier Willison coming onto the bench and Fletcher Baker dropping to the reserves. Centre Kotoni Staggs is good to go despite copping a knock to the knee in the clash with the Sharks.

Wests Tigers v Titans, Saturday 3.00pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 15 - Round 15 - Saturday 15 Jun

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 21 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Solomona Faataape

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Aidan Sezer

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Apisai Koroisau

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 16 Reuben Porter

Prop for Titans is number 10 Josiah Pahulu
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Fonua Pole

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Titans is number 13 Klese Haas
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Justin Matamua

Lock for Titans is number 17 Erin Clark

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sam Verrills
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Heath Mason

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Jordan Miller

Interchange for Titans is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Kit Laulilii

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Tanah Boyd

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Todd Smith

Last updated: 6/20/2024 6:36:15 AM

Wests Tigers: A massive boost for the battling Tigers with star playmaker Adam Doueihi listed among the reserves as he closes in on a return from a knee reconstruction. Doueihi hasn't played since Round 6 last year. A new halves pairing for Benji Marshall with Aidan Sezer back from a four-game suspension at five-eighth and Api Koroisau handed the No.7 jersey with Lachlan Galvin and Jayden Sullivan both sidelined by hand injuries. With winger Solomon Alaimalo (head knock) sidelined, Charlie Staines moves to the wing and Brent Naden moves from the bench into the centres. The new face on the bench is Solomona Faataape.

Titans: Phil Sami's return from a hamstring injury in the centres allows Beau Fermor to return to the back row and Keenan Palasia goes back to the interchange. Jacob Alick is the man to drop out of the 17.

Warriors v Storm, Saturday 5.30pm at Go Media Stadium

Round 15 - Round 15 - Saturday 15 Jun

Full Time

Warriors

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Storm is number 2 Grant Anderson
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Storm is number 3 Dean Ieremia
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Mitchell Barnett

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Warriors is number 15 Dylan Walker

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Joe Chan
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Kurt Capewell

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Jack Howarth

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Replacement for Storm is number 17 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 6/20/2024 6:28:05 AM

Warriors: Shaun Johnson is back for the first time since picking up a sternum injury in Round 10 and will partner Te Maire Martin in the halves. While his starting role is gone, Chanel Harris-Tavita has been retained on the bench at the expense of Freddy Lussick. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) has been included in the wider reserves as a cover option, but Andrew Webster said Tuesday that he’ll likely be held back until Round 16.

Storm: Reimis Smith hasn’t been named after leaving the field for a head injury assessment late in the game last week, which opens up an opportunity for Dean Ieremia to play his first NRL game of the year in the centres. That’s the only change to the 17 who beat the Knights last up, with in-form forward Eliesa Katoa free to play after being hit with a monetary fine for a dangerous contact offence.

Eels v Roosters, Saturday 7.35pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 15 - Round 15 - Saturday 15 Jun

Full Time

Eels

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Centre for Eels is number 14 Daejarn Asi

Centre for Roosters is number 18 Michael Jennings
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blaize Talagi

Winger for Roosters is number 3 Fetalaiga Pauga
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Prop for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley
Lock for Eels is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Interchange for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
Interchange for Eels is number 20 Joey Lussick

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Eels is number 21 Ryan Matterson

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 22 Luca Moretti

Replacement for Roosters is number 19 Sitili Tupouniua

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 6/20/2024 6:28:05 AM

Eels: Maika Sivo is back on the wing after being a game-day withdrawal last week due to a hamstring injury. Maroons forward J’maine Hopgood has been included in the No.13 jersey but remains in doubt after interim coach Trent Barrett admitted he shouldn’t have played in Round 14 due to a nerve problem in his back. After starting last week at prop Wiremu Greig is out of the 17, while Daejarn Asi reverts to bench. Edge forward Ryan Matterson is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from illness.

Roosters: With all of their Origin contingent good to go following last week’s bye, there are a number of changes to the last Roosters team which took the field in Round 13. Michael Jennings drops back to be the replacement player, while Sitili Tupouniua, Blake Steep and Siua Wong all drop off the interchange. Connor Watson returns from a throat injury to start at hooker in place of Brandon Smith.

Sea Eagles v Dragons, Sunday 2.00pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 15 - Round 15 - Sunday 16 Jun

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Dragons is number 20 Christian Tuipulotu
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Tommy Talau

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mathew Feagai
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 20 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 9 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Toby Couchman

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 22 Aaron Schoupp

Replacement for Dragons is number 19 Michael Molo

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 6/20/2024 6:36:15 AM

Sea Eagles: Damaging second-rower Haumole Olakau’atu is named to start despite suffering a calf injury last week which restricted him to just 24 minutes. Nathan Brown comes in to start at prop in place of the suspended Josh Aloiai, with Ethan Bullemor the new face on the bench.

Dragons: No changes to the 17 players who destroyed the Wests Tigers in Round 14. Luciano Leilua is named to start in the second row but could drop back to the bench prior to kick-off, as was the case last week. Versatile forward Fa'amanu Brown is the replacement player.

Knights v Panthers, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 15 - Round 15 - Sunday 16 Jun

Full Time

Knights

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 21 Brad Schneider
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Panthers is number 18 Luke Sommerton
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Knights is number 16 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Panthers is number 20 Liam Martin
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Panthers is number 23 Trent Toelau

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 19 Mat Croker

Replacement for Panthers is number 19 Mavrik Geyer

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 6/20/2024 6:32:06 AM

Knights: NSW hopeful Bradman Best returns from injury in the centres, while Fletcher Sharpe has unseated David Armstrong as Adam O’Brien’s fullback following his strong performance on debut in Round 14. Armstrong is included in the reserves after a week out with a quad injury. After falling short in his bid to overcome a knee injury last week, Daniel Saifiti will try again to be declared fit after being included on the bench.

Panthers: Star fullback Dylan Edwards is named to play following the quad injury which denied him an Origin debut last week and kept him out of Round 14. Jack Cole is again the preferred partner to Jarome Luai in the halves, while representative back-rower Liam Martin is a chance of making his comeback from an ankle injury after being included in the wider reserves.