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Injuries have thrown more than a few spanners into the works for coaches heading into the start of the NRL season.

South Sydney have been the hardest hit with captain Cameron Murray unlikely to play at all in 2025 after tearing his Achilles tendon at training while star fullback Latrell Mitchell won’t be seen until April after suffering a torn hamstring at the same session.

Veteran five-eighth Cody Walker (calf) is in doubt for their season opener against the Dolphins in Brisbane while representative centre Campbell Graham has already had his comeback from a serious sternum injury delayed by a fractured hand and winger Alex Johnston (Achilles) and second-rower Euan Aitken (pectoral) not ready to return.

It gets worse for Souths after English half Lewis Dodd was placed on report and could be in judiciary trouble for a high shot on Dragons winger Sione Finau with Jamie Humphreys making a strong claim to take the No.7 jersey in the Charity Shield.

Finau was concussed and could be in doubt for St George Illawarra’s Round 1 home duel with the Dogs.

North Queensland lost Heilum Luki and Tom Chester for the season to torn ACLs recently while Sharks winger Sione Katoa is out for five months with a shoulder injury suffered in the trials and Warriors veteran Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is out for six weeks after breaking his wrist in the same game.

Wests Tigers veteran Brent Naden is out for at least two months after dislocating his kneecap in Friday’s trial win over the Eels.

Tigers fullback Jahream Bula is in doubt for their season opener against Newcastle due to a slower than expected recovery from shoulder surgery.

Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses is under an injury cloud due to foot surgery from last year but coach Jason Ryles is confident he will be good to go for their clash with the Storm, who will be without Ryan Papnehuyzen until Round 3 due to knee and ankle complaints.

Gold Coast’s Kieran Foran suffered a biceps muscle injury in the Titans’ trial win over the Dolphins in Redcliffe, but the veteran playmaker has vowed he will bounce back even from a worst-case prognosis. He will go for scans to determine the extent of the injury.

The Dolphins also have concerns, with new recruit prop Daniel Saifiti suffering a hamstring injury in the seventh minute. Winger Jack Bostock will also go for scans on a knee injury sustained in the second half.

Here’s how all 17 teams are shaping up for Round 1.

Sunday, March 2 at 11:30am AEDT: Raiders vs Warriors at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Raiders: Dragons recruit Savelio Tamale looks to have won the race for the wing spot vacated by Jordan Rapana’s retirement with Albert Hopoate not chosen for the 25-man travelling squad to Vegas.

Joseph Tapine will captain the Raiders with English forward Matty Nicholson set to make his NRL debut off the bench or in the run-on side if he gets the nod ahead of Zac Hosking, who has been hampered by a calf complaint, as the right-edge second-rower.

1 Kaeo Weekes
2 Xavier Savage
3 Matt Timoko
4 Seb Kris
5 Savelio Tamale
6 Ethan Strange
7 Jamal Fogarty
8 Josh Papali’i
9 Danny Levi
10 Joseph Tapine
11 Hudson Young
12 Zac Hosking
13 Morgan Smithies
Interchange
14 Tom Starling
15 Corey Horsburgh
16 Matty Nicholson
17 Trey Mooney

Other squad members: Ethan Sanders, Ata Mariota, Chevy Stewart, Albert Hopoate, Corey Harawira-Naera, Michael Asomua, Myles Martin, Pasami Saulo, Simi Sasagi, Vena Patuki-Case

Warriors: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will miss at least the first six rounds of the season after breaking his wrist in the opening trial against Cronulla, opening a spot for Taine Tauaipiki or Ed Kosi. 

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to start the season on the wing as Andrew Webster looks to get more out of the dual international after a muted first season back in league at centre.

Luke Metcalf was dynamic in the two trials at halfback with Te Maire Martin to be his halves partner.

Former Panthers four-time premiership-winner James Fisher-Harris will add steel to the pack up front after Addin Fonua-Blake’s switch to the Sharks.

Dylan Walker is likely to start at lock following Tohu Harris’ injury-enforced retirement.

Adam Pompey (hand) and Tanah Boyd (calf) are expected to be available for selection despite pre-season mishaps.

1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
3 Adam Pompey
4 Rocco Berry
5 Edward Kosi
6 Te Maire Martin
7 Luke Metcalf
8 James Fisher-Harris
9 Wayde Egan
10 Mitch Barnett
11 Marata Niukore
12 Kurt Capewell
13 Dylan Walker
Interchange
14 Chanel Harris-Tavita
15 Bunty Afoa
16 Erin Clark
17 Jackson Ford 

Other squad members: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (injured), Ali Leiataua, Demitric Vaimauga, Freddy Lussick, Jacob Laban, Tom Ale, Sam Healey, Jett Cleary, Taine Tauaipiki, Selumiela Halasima, Tanah Boyd, Zyon Maiu’u

Sunday, March 2 at 3:30pm AEDT: Panthers vs Sharks at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Panthers: Nathan Cleary is all but certain to start the season in his beloved No.7 jersey after training strongly in recent weeks following shoulder surgery in October. 

Blaize Talagi faces a battle from Jack Cole to be Cleary’s halves partner while second-rower Liam Martin and Dylan Edwards have also been cleared of shoulder complaints for the Sharks showdown.

Tongan centre Paul Alamoti is also on track after his off-season elbow operation. Sunia Turuva’s right wing spot outside Izack Tago is with Jesse and Casey McLean are locked in a brotherly battle for that spot.

Lindsay Smith, who made his Test debut for the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships final, will be elevated to the starting line-up at prop for James Fisher-Harris, who has joined the Warriors.

1 Dylan Edwards
2 Brian To’o
3 Izack Tago
4 Paul Alamoti
5 Casey McLean
6 Blaize Talagi
7 Nathan Cleary
8 Lindsay Smith
9 Mitch Kenny
10 Moses Leota
11 Isaiah Papali’i
12 Liam Martin
13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
14 Jack Cole
15 Luke Garner
16 Liam Henry
17 Scott Sorensen 

Other squad members: Luke Sommerton, Jesse McLean, Daine Laurie, Asu Kepaoa, Brad Schneider, Harrison Hassett, Luron Patea, Matt Eisenhuth, Preston Riki, Soni Luke, Mavrik Geyer

Sharks: Cronulla have been dealt a serious blow with winger Sione Katoa to miss the majority of the NRL season with a shoulder injury. Katoa is expected to miss up to five months with the injury, after being hurt while attempting to score a try in their pre-season match against the Warriors a fortnight ago.

The Tongan international has since undergone a shoulder reconstruction with the Sharks not expecting him to return until around round 16 in the best-case scenario. Sam Stonestreet looms as the most likely to replace him on the wing, while Daniel Atkinson also has the ability to slide into the backline.

Star recruit Addin Fonua-Blake will be one starting prop with Toby Rudolf, Oregon Kaufusi, Braden Hamlin-Uele and Tom Hazelton in contention to be his front-row partner.

1 Will Kennedy
2 Sam Stonestreet
3 Jesse Ramien
4 Kayal Iro
5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
6 Braydon Trindall
7 Nicho Hynes
8 Addin Fonua-Blake
9 Blayke Brailey
10 Oregon Kaufusi
11 Briton Nikora
12 Teig Wilton
13 Cameron McInnes
Interchange
14 Dan Atkinson
15 Toby Rudolf
16 Siosifa Talakai
17 Tom Hazelton

Other squad members: Sione Katoa (injured), Braden Hamlin-Uele, Tukupa Hau Tapua, Billy Burns, Jayden Berrell, Jesse Colquhoun, Hohepa Puru, Kade Dykes, Mawene Hiroti, Liam Ison, Niwhai Puru

Thursday, March 6 at 8pm AEDT: Roosters vs Broncos at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: It’s a new-look line-up in Sydney’s east with former Cowboys veteran Chad Townsend linking with Sandon Smith in the halves.

Former Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to start the season at centre with Billy Smith yet again bothered by injury. Uncapped rising star Robert Toia is set to snare the other spot vacated by Joey Manu and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii switching codes.

The starting pack is still full of stars but the Roosters will roll out an inexperienced bench in 2025 and their depth is looking skinny with Sam Walker not expected back until midway through the season and Brandon Smith unlikely to suit up at all due to their serious knee injuries.

1 James Tedesco
2 Dominic Young
3 Robert Toia
4 Mark Nawaqanitawase
5 Daniel Tupou
6 Sandon Smith
7 Chad Townsend
8 Lindsay Collins
9 Connor Watson
10 Spencer Leniu
11 Angus Crichton
12 Nat Butcher
13 Victor Radley
Interchange
14 Junior Pauga
15 Egan Butcher
16 Naufahu Whyte
17 Siua Wong

Other squad members: Brandon Smith, Sam Walker (injured), Blake Steep, De La Salle Va’a, Toby Rodwell, Tyler Moriarty, Xavier Va’a, Reece Foley, Toby Rodwell, Ethan Roberts, Billy Smith

Broncos: Star trio Kotoni Staggs (quad), Adam Reynolds (neck) and Payne Haas (ankle) were named to face the Bulldogs in their final trial in Redcliffe after previously being in doubt for Round 1.

Back-up fullback Hayze Perham tore his ACL in his club debut in the trials and won’t play again this season while young forward VJ Semu injured his shoulder and will be out for a month.

With Ezra Mam serving a nine-game ban for his off-season drug-driving offences, ex-Dragons skipper Ben Hunt returns to his old club at five-eighth. 

Blake Mozer is out of the race for the No.9 jersey due to a shoulder injury with Tyson Smooth, Billy Walters and Cory Paix in contention for the starting hooker’s role.

Gehamat Shibasaki is a chance to start at centre with Deine Mariner shifting to the wing with Selwyn Cobbo or Jesse Arthars missing the cut.

1 Reece Walsh
2 Jesse Arthars
3 Kotoni Staggs
4 Deine Mariner
5 Selwyn Cobbo
6 Ben Hunt
7 Adam Reynolds
8 Payne Haas
9 Billy Walters
10 Patrick Carrigan
11 Jordan Riki
12 Brendan Piakura
13 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange
14 Tyson Smoothy
15 Corey Jensen
16 Jack Gosiewski
17 Xavier Willison 

Other squad members: Ezra Mam (suspended), Blake Mozer, Hayze Perham (injured), Ben Te Kura, Coby Black, Cory Paix, Delouise Hoeter, Fletcher Baker, Jaiyden Hunt, Josh Rogers, Jock Madden, Martin Taupau

Friday, March 7 at 6pm AEDT: Tigers vs Knights at Campbelltown Stadium

Tigers: Star recruit Jarome Luai has been rested from the trials due to a minor leg injury but will be right to suit up at halfback for Round 1.

Adam Doueihi and Starford To’a are set to get the nod at centre ahead of Justin Olam and Brent Naden, who has been sidelined for two months with a dislocated kneecap. Veteran prop David Klemmer looks like he will be at the Dragons by the start of the season with new recruits Terrell May, Royce Hunt and Jack Bird to form the middle-forward trio in the run-on side.

Tallyn da Silva was a bright spot for the club late last season and the young hooker will likely start in round 1 after Api Koroisau failed in his bid to have the entirety of his ban from the final round used up in the Pacific Championships.

Young fullback Jahream Bula is in doubt for their season opener against Newcastle due to a slower than expected recovery from shoulder surgery.

1 Jahream Bula/Heath Mason
2 Sunia Turuva
3 Adam Doueihi
4 Starford To’a
5 Charlie Staines
6 Lachlan Galvin
7 Jarome Luai
8 Terrell May
9 Tallyn Da Silva
10 Fonua Pole
11 Alex Seyfarth
12 Samuela Fainu
13 Alex Twal
Interchange
14 Latu Fainu
15 Royce Hunt
16 Sione Fainu
17 Jack Bird

Other squad members: Api Koroisau (suspended), Brent Naden (injured), David Klemmer, Brandon Tumeth, Justin Olam, Jeral Skelton, Jordan Miller, Josh Feledy, Justin Matamua, Kit Lauililii, Luke Laulilii, Solomone Saukuru, Tony Sukkar, Solomona Faataape

Knights: Fletcher Sharpe is Adam O’Brien’s latest experiment in the halves with the outside back starting in the spot for both trials. 

Tyson Gamble appears to have his nose in front to be the starting halfback ahead of Jack Cogger, Jackson Hastings and Will Pryce.

Phoenix Crossland will move from the No.7 jersey to hooker with Jayden Brailey relegated to a back-up role off the bench.

Tyson Frizell is moving from the second row to lock with Dylan Lucas to settle on one edge with Kai Pearce-Paul on the other.

1 Kalyn Ponga
2 James Schiller
3 Dane Gagai
4 Bradman Best
5 Greg Marzhew
6 Fletcher Sharpe
7 Tyson Gamble
8 Jacob Saifiti
9 Phoenix Crossland
10 Leo Thompson
11 Kai Pearce-Paul
12 Dylan Lucas
13 Tyson Frizell
Interchange
14 Jayden Brailey
15 Adam Elliott
16 Brodie Jones
17 Mat Croker 

Other squad members: Jack Cogger, Will Pryce, Jackson Hastings, Cody Hopwood, Francis Manulelea, Jermaine McEwen, Paul Bryan, Matt Arthur, Riley Jones, Sebastian Su’a, Taj Annan, Thomas Cant, Jack Hetherington

Friday, March 7 at 8.05pm AEDT: Dolphins vs Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium

Dolphins: Five-eighth is up for grabs at the Dolphins with veteran Kodi Nikorima likely to get first crack at the spot ahead of Sean O’Sullivan or Kurt Donoghoe. Jake Averillo is also an option after filling in as a half late last season and playing there in the first trial when Nikorima was on All-Stars duty.

Max Plath could be a surprise option at second row with Oryn Keeley out with a foot injury and Connelly Lemuelu on the comeback trail from shoulder surgery.

Tom Gilbert returns at lock after a year on the sidelines with an ACL rupture in a massive boost for the Dolphins.

New recruit prop Daniel Saifiti suffered a hamstring injury in the trial loss to Gold Coast while winger Jack Bostock will also go for scans on a knee injury sustained in the second half.

1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2 Jamayne Isaako
3 Herbie Farnworth
4 Jake Averillo
5 Jack Bostock
6 Kodi Nikorima
7 Isaiya Katoa
8 Jacob Saifiti
9 Jeremy Marshall-King
10 Felise Kaufusi
11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12 Max Plath
13 Tom Gilbert
Interchange
14 Ray Stone
15 Connelly Lemuelu
16 Kenny Bromwich
17 Mark Nicholls

Other squad members: Trai Fuller, Tom Flegler (injured), Harrison Graham, Max Feagai, Junior Tupou, Mason Teague, Michael Waqa, Oryn Keeley, Josh Kerr, Sean O’Sullivan, Kurt Donoghoe

Rabbitohs: Cameron Murray won’t play this year after tearing his Achilles, Latrell Mitchell is out eight weeks with a bung hamstring and Campbell Graham is also sitting out the first few rounds at least with a broken hand. Alex Johnston is a few weeks away from being ready to return from his torn Achilles.

Veteran five-eighth Cody Walker (calf) is in doubt for their season opener against the Dolphins in Brisbane but utility forward Siliva Havili is expected to be OK after being sidelined with a head knock in the trials. Former Manly prodigy Josh Schuster has not been sighted in the trials and is set to start his comeback season in the NSW Cup.

Euan Aitken’s debut with Souths after switching from the Dolphins will be delayed until at least Round 2 due to his pectoral problem.

English half Lewis Dodd could be in judiciary trouble for a high shot on Dragons winger Sione Finau with Jamie Humphreys making a strong claim to take the No.7 jersey in the Charity Shield.

1 Jye Gray
2 Fletcher Myers
3 Isaiah Tass
4 Jack Wighton
5 Tyrone Munro
6 Cody Walker
7 Lewis Dodd
8 Tevita Tatola
9 Peter Mamouzelos
10 Jai Arrow
11 Keaon Koloamatangi
12 Tallis Duncan
13 Siliva Havili
Interchange
14 Jamie Humphreys
15 Davvy Moale
16 Jacob Host
17 Sean Keppie

Other squad members: Cameron Murray, Euan Aitken, Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston, Campbell Graham (injured), Ben Lovett, Haizyn Mellars, Shaq Mitchell, Lachlan Hubner, Haizyn Mellars, Josh Schuster, Thomas Fletcher

Saturday, March 8 at 5.30pm AEDT: Dragons vs Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Dragons: Shane Flanagan’s new-look side was impressive to start the pre-season with fullback Clint Gutherson, centre Valentine Holmes, halfback Lachlan Ilias and hooker Damien Cook fitting in like a glove.

Recent addition Emre Guler will start at prop with Francis Molo engaged in a contract dispute with the club which could lead to David Klemmer changing his stripes from Wests Tigers to St George Illawarra before Round 1.  

Tyrell Sloan faces a fight from Sione Finau for a wing spot after losing his No.1 jersey to Gutherson. Finau failed to finish the Charity Shield after copping a high shot following his four-try spree in the first half.

1 Clint Gutherson
2 Tyrell Sloan
3 Moses Suli
4 Valentine Holmes
5 Mat Feagai
6 Kyle Flanagan
7 Lachlan Ilias
8 Emre Guler
9 Damien Cook
10 Toby Couchman
11 Jaydn Su’A
12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
13 Jack de Belin
Interchange
14 Jacob Liddle
15 Luciano Leilua
16 Hame Sele
17 Tom Eisenhuth

Other squad members: Francis Molo (on leave), Ryan Couchman, Blake Lawrie, Christian Tuipolotu, Corey Allan, Dylan Egan, Finau Latu, Hamish Stewart, Loko Tonga, Michael Molo, Mikaele Ravalawa, Sione Finau, Viliami Fifita, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Lyhkan King-Togia

Bulldogs: Coach Cameron Ciraldo is likely to stick with the spine combination which worked so well late last season with Connor Tracey at fullback and Toby Sexton in the No.7 jersey alongside star playmaker Matt Burton with Reed Mahoney providing quality service from dummy-half and non-stop tackling.

Former Roosters forward Sitili Tupouniua’s club debut will not be until Round 2 due to a nagging injury while outside backs Jacob Kiraz (back) and Enari Tuala (foot) are also out of action.

Blake Wilson is likely to replace Kiraz on the right wing with Marcelo Montoya returning to the Dogs to fill the other flank after Josh Addo-Carr was sacked before signing with Parramatta.

1 Connor Tracey
2 Marcelo Montoya
3 Stephen Crichton
4 Bronson Xerri
5 Blake Wilson
6 Matt Burton
7 Toby Sexton
8 Max King
9 Reed Mahoney
10 Josh Curran
11 Viliame Kikau
12 Jacob Preston
13 Kurt Mann
Interchange
14 Bailey Hayward
15 Jaeman Salmon
16 Kurtis Morrin
17 Sam Hughes

Other squad members: Sitili Tupouniua, Enari Tuala, Jacob Kiraz (injured), Blake Taaffe, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Drew Hutchison, Jake Turpin, Karl Oloapu, Mitchell Woods, Ryan Sutton 

Saturday, March 8 at 7.35pm AEDT: Sea Eagles vs Cowboys at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles: Scans have cleared prop Taniela Paseka of serious damage after he hurt his shoulder in the trials and he will be right for kick-off.

Manly hooker Lachlan Croker will be out until Round 4 due to a knee injury so Jake Simpkin or Gordon Chan Kum Tong will be the starting rake.

Warriors recruit Jazz Tevaga gives them added depth on the bench while seasoned prop Matt Lodge is back in the mix after nearly joining the Rabbitohs and Dragons.

1 Tom Trbojevic
2 Jason Saab
3 Tolu Koula
4 Reuben Garrick
5 Lehi Hopoate
6 Luke Brooks
7 Daly Cherry-Evans
8 Taniela Paseka
9 Jake Simpkin
10 Josh Aloiai
11 Ben Trbojevic
12 Haumole Olakau’atu
13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
14 Jazz Tevaga
15 Ethan Bullemor
16 Tof Sipley
17 Nathan Brown

Other squad members: Lachlan Croker (injured), Aaron Schoupp, Aitasi James, Clayton Faulalo, Dean Matterson, Jake Arthur, Matthew Lodge, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Joey Walsh, Michael Chee Kam, Siua Taukei’aho, Raymond Vaega, Tommy Talau

Cowboys: Halfback is up for grabs with Townsville product Thomas Duffy a chance to get the nod alongside Kangaroos five-eighth Tom Dearden. 

Jake Clifford finished last season alongside Dearden in the halves but had a hernia operation last month and has only returned to full training with the squad this week.

Duffy was the Queensland Cup halfback of the year while playing for Northern Pride last season.

North Queensland lost Heilum Luki and Tom Chester for the season to torn ACLs in January with English forward John Bateman added to the roster late in the off-season to bolster their pack.

Centre Zac Laybutt, who missed the majority of last year with a torn ACL, was not fit for the trials so Jaxon Purdue has a chance to lock up a spot left vacant by Val Holmes joining the Dragons.

Kyle Feldt’s right wing position is up for grabs after he switched to the Super League with Braidon Burns ahead of Rob Derby and Jaxson Paulo. 

Veteran forward Jason Taumalolo (foot) was unavailable for the trials and is a chance for opening round.

1 Scott Drinkwater
2 Braidon Burns
3 Jaxon Purdue
4 Viliami Vailea
5 Murray Taulagi
6 Tom Dearden
7 Thomas Duffy
8 Jordan McLean
9 Reece Robson
10 Griffin Neame
11 Jeremiah Nanai
12 John Bateman
13 Reuben Cotter
Interchange
14 Karl Lawton
15 Thomas Mikaele
16 Sam McIntyre
17 Coen Hess

Other squad members: Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Tom Chester (injured), Jaxson Paulo, Semi Valemei, Harrison Edwards, Kai O’Donnell, Robert Derby, Jake Clifford, Zac Laybutt, Jamal Shibasaki, Kaiden Lahrs

Sunday, March 9 at 4.05pm AEDT: Storm vs Eels at AAMI Park

Storm: Maroons winger Xavier Coates is firming to be right for Round 1 despite injuring his ankle at training recently. 

Club stalwart Christian Welch has retired after a string of injuries, leaving a bench forward spot open for Lazarus Velepu with Nelson Asofa-Solomona still serving his ban from last year’s prelim final.

Cameron Munster needs to get through his first hit-out of 2025 in the trials to show he has recovered from hip surgery in the off-season.

Jahrome Hughes sat out the trials with a calf strain while rugby convert Moses Leo’s switch has been delayed by a thigh problem.

1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
2 Will Warbrick
3 Nick Meaney
4 Jack Howarth
5 Xavier Coates
6 Cameron Munster
7 Jahrome Hughes
8 Stefano Utoikamanu
9 Harry Grant
10 Josh King
11 Shawn Blore
12 Eliesa Katoa
13 Trent Loeiro
Interchange
14 Tyran Wishart
15 Tui Kamikamica
16 Alec Macdonald
17 Lazarus Velepu

Other squad members: Nelson Asofa-Solomona (suspended), Jonah Pezet, Grant Anderson,, Joe Chan, Ativalu Lisati, Bronson Garlick, Moses Leo, Sua Fa’alogo

Eels: New coach Jason Ryles has to contend with starting the season without second-rower Shaun Lane and utility back Bailey Simonsson for the first month due to knee injuries while Josh Addo-Carr won’t make his club debut on the wing until Round 3 due to his suspension for a roadside positive drug test late last season.

Star half Mitchell Moses and prop Junior Paulo have been cleared despite not featuring in the trials. Moses is under a slight injury cloud due to foot surgery from last year but coach Jason Ryles is confident he will be good to go.

Jake Tago and Sean Russell look like they will start the year on the wings with Zac Lomax getting a crack at centre and young gun Isaiah Iongi replacing Clint Gutherson at fullback.

Reagan Campbell-Gillard’s switch to the Gold Coast means Wiremu Greig or Joe Ofahengaue will start at prop.

1 Isaiah Iongi
2 Jake Tago
3 Will Penisini
4 Zac Lomax
5 Sean Russell
6 Dylan Brown
7 Mitchell Moses
8 Junior Paulo
9 Joey Lussick
10 Joe Ofahengaue
11 Ryan Matterson
12 Bryce Cartwright
13 J’maine Hopgood
Interchange
14 Brendan Hands
15 Kelma Tuilagi
16 Jack Williams
17 Wiremu Greig

Other squad members: Bailey Simonsson, Shaun Lane (injured), Josh Addo-Carr (suspended), Dean Hawkins, Joash Papali’i, Jordan Samranii, Luca Moretti, Matt Doorey, Sam Tuivaiti, Toni Mataele, Haze Dunster, Ronald Volkman

Bye

Titans: AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell have been chosen to get first crack at the halves with Kieran Foran reverting to a bench utility role in what will likely be his final season.

Foran is likely to miss several weeks to start the year after suffering a biceps muscle injury in their trial win over the Dolphins with scans to determine how long he will be on the sidelines.

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui returning from a torn ACL is huge news for the Titans plus the addition of Reagan Campbell-Gillard alongside David Fifita gives them plenty of quality up front.

Former Wallabies five-eighth Carter Gordon is out for the first few rounds with a back problem.

1 Keano Kini
2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3 Phil Sami
4 Brian Kelly
5 Jojo Fifita
6 AJ Brimson
7 Jayden Campbell
8 Moeaki Fotuaika
9 Sam Verrills
10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11 David Fifita
12 Beau Fermor
13 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Interchange
14 Chris Randall
15 Jaimin Jolliffe
16 Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
17 Josiah Pahulu

Other squad members: Kieran Foran, Carter Gordon (injured), Ben Liyou, Klese Haas, Jacob Alick-Weineke, Jaylan de Groot, Ken Maumalo, Ryan Foran, Ryder Williams, Tony Francis, Harley Smith-Shields