NRL finals week 1 & NRLW round 1 squad announcements
Official team lists, updates and injury news for week 1 of the 2020 Telstra Premiership finals series and round 1 of the 2020 NRLW competition.
NRL finals week 1 teams lists
Panthers v Roosters, Friday 7.50pm at Panthers Stadium
Match: Panthers v Roosters
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh MansourWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Brent NadenCentre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 James TamouProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Roosters is number 9 Freddy Lussick
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Angus Crichton
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone MayInterchange for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Kurt CapewellInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Lindsay Collins
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses LeotaInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Nat Butcher
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Roosters is number 19 Mitchell Aubusson
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Panthers: The Panthers are 1-17. Winger Brian To'o jammed his ankle last round but didn't require scans and, having been named, looks on track to play. Coach Ivan Cleary said after round 20's win that his squad was otherwise healthy.
Dean Whare and Matt Burton were the two players dropped from the squad 24 hours before the match.
Fullback Dylan Edwards, centre Stephen Crichton and second-rower Viliame Kikau are back after being rested, with Daine Laurie, Matt Burton and Spencer Leniu dropping out. Utility Tyrone May and back-rower Kurt Capewell have reverted to the bench.
Mitch Kenny and Leniu were the last two players omitted an hour before kick-off.
Penrith have won three of their past four games against the Roosters at Panthers Stadium.
The ultimate test: Panthers juggernaut meets Roosters on the rebound
Roosters: Angus Crichton comes into the starting side in No.16 with Sitili Tupouniua going back to the bench. Mitch Aubusson takes the final spot on the interchange bench, while Lachlan Lam comes out of the line-up.
Sonny Bill Williams won't face the Panthers after being omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. On Thursday night the Roosters said the star signing wouldn't play due to a "flare up of a neck complaint". Williams and Matt Ikuvalu were the two players dropped from the squad.
Nat Butcher in jersey 18 comes on to the bench for Williams.
Hooker Jake Friend is out after a head knock last week but winger Brett Morris, centre Joey Manu, lock Isaac Liu and bench prop Lindsay Collins will all return after a rest. Freddy Lussick has replaced Friend at hooker.
The Roosters have won their past six finals matches.
Raiders v Sharks, Saturday 5.40pm at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Sharks
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Semi ValemeiWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerCentre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Jordan RapanaCentre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick CotricWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Connor Tracey
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George WilliamsHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom StarlingHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Raiders is number 15 Iosia SoliolaProp for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph TapineLock for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis LuiInterchange for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Scott Sorensen
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Hudson YoungInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-NaeraInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jack Williams
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
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Raiders: Sia Soliola will start with Dunamis Lui coming off the interchange. Second-rower John Bateman (elbow), fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (ribs), winger Jordan Rapana (knee) and halfback George Williams (head knock) have recovered from minor injuries and will play.
Centre Jarrod Croker, five-eighth Jack Wighton, second-rower Elliott Whitehead, prop Josh Papalii and lock Joe Tapine are also back after a rest. Forwards Hudson Young and Corey Harawira-Naera have gone to the bench alongside Sia Soliola and Siliva Havili.
Kai O'Donnell, Darby Medlyn, Jarrett Subloo and the injured Ryan Sutton (knee) have dropped off the interchange.
Sam Williams and Matthew Timoko were omitted from the squad on game day after O'Donnell and Michael Oldfield dropped out 24 hours before kick-off.
Sharks: Toby Rudolf starts with Aaron Woods to come off the bench.
Halfback Chad Townsend will return from suspension with winger Sione Katoa (leg) and centre Josh Dugan (knee) will come back from minor injuries. Hooker Blayke Brailey, lock Toby Rudolf and bench forward Siosifa Talakai are also back after a rest.
Wade Graham has returned to the back row from five-eighth, while Scott Sorensen has dropped to the bench and Nene Macdonald, Mawene Hiroti, Teig Wilton, Billy Magoulias and Daniel Vasquez are all out.
Braydon Trindall and Bryson Goodwin were the first two players cut from the squad on Friday and Teig Wilton and Mawene Hiroti dropped out an hour before kick-off.
Storm v Eels, Saturday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Brenko LeeCentre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon SmithInterchange for Eels is number 14 Will Smith
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiInterchange for Eels is number 15 Andrew Davey
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nicholas HynesInterchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
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Interchange for Storm is number 22 Chris LewisInterchange for Eels is number 17 Marata Niukore
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
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Storm: Darryn Schonig and Isaac Lumelume are the final cuts from the match-day squad.
Winger Suliasi Vunivalu (hamstring), bench prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (calf) and back-rowers Kenny Bromwich (head knock) and Felise Kaufusi (knee) will play after sitting out with minor injuries last week.
Forward Tui Kamikamica accepted a one-match ban for a shoulder charge but was in doubt with an ankle injury anyway.
Melbourne have received an exemption to replace Tom Eisenhuth (strained calf) in their squad with Chris Lewis. Albert Vete and Ryley Jacks were the other players omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
A host of rested stars have also returned to the line-up including hooker Cameron Smith, halves Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster, winger Josh Addo-Carr, centres Brenko Lee and Justin Olam, prop Jesse Bromwich and lock Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Prop Max King was suspended for three games for a hip-drop tackle on Tuesday but wasn't named in the side. The Storm have won six from six in finals matches against the Eels.
Eels: Parramatta will start 1-17 with Dylan Brown confirmed to return early from ankle surgery at five-eighth. Ray Stone and Brad Takairangi are the final omissions from the match-day squad.
"He's got a good running game so we expect him to take the line on. He's put a lot of time into getting himself right," Brad Arthur said of Brown on Friday.
Will Smith has reverted to the bench. Michael Jennings has replaced Brad Takairangi at centre and Reagan Campbell-Gillard will return from a rest at prop with Kane Evans dropping to the bench.
Shaun Lane is back in the starting side with Andrew Davey on the pine. Marata Niukore (rib) is set to return on the interchange with Oregon Kaufusi, George Jennings and Daniel Alvaro all dropping out.
Oregon Kaufusi and Daniel Alvaro were trimmed from the extended bench on Friday night. The Eels have the worst attacking record of any top-eight team.
Rabbitohs v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Knights
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Corey AllanFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell GrahamCentre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane GagaiCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson PauloWinger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Knights is number 9 Kurt Mann
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Knights is number 14 Chris Randall
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas BurgessProp for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight2nd Row for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Knights is number 16 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'AInterchange for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark NichollsInterchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jed CartwrightInterchange for Knights is number 17 Sione Mata'utia
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon KoloamatangiInterchange for Knights is number 20 Tex Hoy
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: Liam Knight will start the match in jersey No.15 with Jaydn Su'A dropping back to the bench. Apart from that, South Sydney are 1-17 after Hame Sele and Patrick Mago were the two players left out an hour before the match.
Steven Marsters and Troy Dargan were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. The Rabbitohs have won their past four finals games at ANZ Stadium.
Knights: Mason Lino is out of the Newcastle team, with Kurt Mann moving from hooker to five-eighth and Chris Randall (No.14) from the bench to the hooking role.
Herman Ese'ese moves from the bench to start at lock, with Aidan Guerra dropping back to the bench.
Tex Hoy will come off the interchange bench after Josh King joined Lino as the last two players omitted from the squad.
Gehamat Shibasaki and Brodie Jones were trimmed from the reserves list on Saturday. The Knights have conceded 140 points in their past four away games.
NRLW round 1 teams lists
Roosters v Dragons, Saturday 11.30am at GIO Stadium
Match: Roosters v Dragons
Round 1 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Dragons is number 1 Samantha Bremner
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Shanice ParkerWinger for Dragons is number 2 Tiana Penitani
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Corban BaxterCentre for Dragons is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Yasmin ClydsdaleCentre for Dragons is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brydie ParkerWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jaime Chapman
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Charlotte CaslickFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Shakiah Tungai
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Zahara TemaraHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Maddie Studdon
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Simaima TaufaProp for Dragons is number 10 Stephanie Hancock
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Nita MaynardHooker for Dragons is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Filomina HanisiProp for Dragons is number 14 Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausili
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Vanessa Foliaki2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Kezie Apps
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Sarah Togatuki2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Dragons is number 13 Elsie Albert
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 12 Kaitlyn PhillipsInterchange for Dragons is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Quincy DoddInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Christine Pauli
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Kennedy CherringtonInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Talei Holmes
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Jocelyn KelleherInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Mahalia Murphy
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Last updated:
Roosters: The Roosters are 1-17. Rugby Sevens star Charlotte Caslick will start at five-eighth while new fullback Botille Vette-Welsh headlines the new recruits along with centre Yasmin Meakes, back-rower Kaitlyn Phillips and bench trio Sarah Togatuki, Kennedy Cherrington and Jocelyn Kelleher.
Rikey Horne and Maddison Weatherall were omitted from the extended bench on game day after Bobbi Law and Melanie Howard were dropped from the reserves 24 hours out from kick-off.
Dragons: Superstar fullback Sam Bremner will return to the fold after a season off with damaging centre Isabelle Kelly, veteran prop Steph Hancock, PNG Orchids lock Elsie Albert among the new signings in the starting side.
Former Jillaroo Mahalia Murphy will return from rugby on the interchange while the wealth of three-quarter talent will see Shakiah Tungai given a chance at five-eighth partnering Maddie Studdon.
Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausili starts at prop with Ellie Johnston shifting to the bench in the Dragons' only late change.
Grace Hamilton and Amelia Mafi dropped off the extended bench an hour before kick-off after Jade Etherden and Teagan Berry were omitted from the squad on Friday.
Broncos v Warriors, Saturday 3pm at GIO Stadium
Match: Broncos v Warriors
Round 1 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Warriors is number 1 Karina Brown
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Lauren BrownWinger for Warriors is number 2 Hilda Peters
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Julia RobinsonCentre for Warriors is number 3 Teaghan Hartigan
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jayme FressardCentre for Warriors is number 4 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Meg WardWinger for Warriors is number 5 Ellia Green
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Raecene McGregorFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kirra Dibb
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Simone Smith
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Millie BoyleProp for Warriors is number 8 Crystal Tamarua
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Lavinia GouldHooker for Warriors is number 9 Kanyon Paul
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea LenarduzziProp for Warriors is number 10 Kayla Sauvao
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Amber Hall2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Madison Bartlett
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jessika Elliston2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tazmin Gray
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Tarryn AikenLock for Warriors is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Annette BranderInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Shaniah Power
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tallisha HardenInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Taimane Levu
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Shannon MatoInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Samantha Economos
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Tyler BirchInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Brianna Clark
Match Officials
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Last updated:
Broncos: Brisbane are 1-17. Rugby Sevens convert Lauren Brown is named to debut on the wing with fellow recruits Jayme Fressard (centre), Tallisha Harden, Shannon Mato and Tyler Birch (all bench) to also make their club debuts.
Romy Teitzel and Chante Temara dropped off the reserves list an hour before kick-off after Zara Canfield and Shenae Ciesiolka were omitted from the squad on Friday.
Warriors: The New Zealand side will run out as named on Tuesday after some huge ins and outs with the team setting up camp in Australia and an almost entirely new squad. Honey Hireme-Smiler, Jules Newman, Apii Nicholls and Krystal Rota are among the big-name outs.
Fullback Karina-Brown, five-eighth Kirra Dibb, backline rugby duo Ellia Green and Evania Pelite, back-rower Tazmin Gray and centre Shontelle Stowers are among the big-name recruits named to start in the opening match.
Michaela Peck and Naomi Kara dropped out of the extended squad on game day after Shaniah Power and Laken Paitai were cut from the team 24 hours out from kick-off.
