NRL finals week 3 and NRLW Round 3 squad announcements
Official team lists, updates and injury news for week 2 of the 2020 Telstra Premiership finals series and round 2 of the 2020 NRLW competition.
NRL finals week 3 teams lists
Storm v Raiders, Friday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Brenko LeeCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Raiders is number 4 Jordan Rapana
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Raiders is number 5 Semi Valemei
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Raiders is number 16 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaLock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon SmithInterchange for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiInterchange for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nicholas HynesInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Dunamis Lui
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Interchange for Storm is number 18 Dale FinucaneInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Storm: Lock Dale Finucane will return from a calf injury after getting through the captain's run. Finucane joins the bench in jersey No.18 for his 200th NRL game with Tom Eisenhuth and Paul Momirovski the last two players omitted an hour before kick-off.
Five-eighth Cameron Munster trained strongly in the captain's run and coach Craig Bellamy said there had been "not many concerns at all" with the knee he re-injured in the 36-24 qualifying final win over the Eels.
Ryley Jacks and Lewis were cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 12 tries in his past eight games at Suncorp Stadium.
Raiders: Ricky Stuart has again brought hooker Siliva Havili and prop Hudson Young into the starting line-up on game day, with Tom Starling and Iosia Soliola reverting to the bench.
Centre Jordan Rapana will play despite a sternum injury.
Ryan Sutton and Michael Oldfield were trimmed from the reserves on Thursday night and Sam Williams and Matt Timoko were omitted an hour before game time.
The Raiders have not won at Suncorp Stadium since 2010.
Panthers v Rabbitohs, Saturday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Panthers v Rabbitohs
Finals Week 3 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Corey Allan
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh MansourWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone MayCentre for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 James TamouProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'A
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 3 Brent NadenInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses LeotaInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jed Cartwright
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi
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Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Mitch KennyInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Hame Sele
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Panthers: Bench forward Spencer Leniu has been ruled out due to an illness with Mitch Kenny coming onto the interchange. Coach Ivan Cleary has also switched Brent Naden back to the bench with Tyrone May promoted to start at centre.
As he did when he scored two tries in round 20, Kurt Capewell will start in the left second-row position after being named in place of the suspended Viliame Kikau.
The Panthers are aiming for their 17th consecutive victory. Dean Whare and Jack Hetherington were the two players left out 24 hours before the match. Matt Burton was the other reserve omitted an hour before kick-off.
Match: Panthers v Rabbitohs
Finals Week 3 -
home Team
Panthers
1st Position
away Team
Rabbitohs
6th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Rabbitohs: South Sydney were dealt a massive blow on the eve of their preliminary final with Campbell Graham ruled out with a groin injury. Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has switched Bayley Sironen to replace Graham in the centres, with Hame Sele coming onto the bench.
Cam Murray has shifted to second row with Liam Knight off the interchange to start at lock. Bennett said he was confident Graham would be fit to play in the NRL grand final next Sunday, if Souths were to end Penrith's 16-game winning streak. Back-rower Jaydn Su'A had a sore knee but will play.
Along with Graham, Steven Marsters was dropped from the squad on Friday. Troy Dargan and Patrick Mago were omitted on Saturday.
The Rabbitohs have won seven from eight against the Panthers at ANZ Stadium.
NRLW round 3 teams lists
Dragons v Warriors, Saturday 12.30pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Dragons v Warriors
Round 3 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Samantha BremnerFullback for Warriors is number 1 Karina Brown
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jaime ChapmanWinger for Warriors is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Dragons is number 2 Rikeya HorneCentre for Warriors is number 3 Shontelle Stowers
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Warriors is number 4 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Dragons is number 14 Teagan BerryWinger for Warriors is number 5 Ellia Green
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Keeley DavisFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kirra Dibb
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Halfback for Dragons is number 16 Jade EtherdenHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Naomi Kara
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Warriors is number 8 Crystal Tamarua
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausiliHooker for Warriors is number 9 Hilda Peters
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Stephanie HancockProp for Warriors is number 15 Taimane Levu
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Georgia Page2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tazmin Gray
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Talei Holmes2nd Row for Warriors is number 14 Teaghan Hartigan
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Lock for Dragons is number 19 Maddison WeatherallLock for Warriors is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Elsie AlbertInterchange for Warriors is number 10 Samantha Economos
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Christine PauliInterchange for Warriors is number 11 Shaniah Power
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Mahalia MurphyInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Michaela Peck
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Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Laken Paitai
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Last updated:
Dragons: St George Illawarra will have one less player on the bench after Maddie Studdon (ankle), Tiana Penitani (knee) and Shakiah Tungai (shoulder) were all ruled out on game day.
The Dragons had only named a 19-woman squad on Tuesday after injuries to Kezie Apps (knee) and Isabelle Kelly (ankle) and Shaylee Bent's suspension.
Bench duo Georgia Page and Talei Holmes are promoted to start.Tiana Penitani moves to the centres and winger Rikeya Horne included for her first game of the campaign.
Keeley Davis has officially swapped from hooker to five-eighth with Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausili doing the reverse. Jade Etherden and Teagan Berry are the new faces on the pine. The Dragons have won two from two against the Warriors.
Match: Dragons v Warriors
Round 3 -
home Team
Dragons
4th Position
away Team
Warriors
3rd Position
Venue: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Warriors: Teaghan Hartigan starts in the second row with Shaniah Power to come off the bench, while Laken Paitai replaces 16 on the interchange. Stephanie Ball was the other player to drop out of the extended squad on game day after Kanyon Paul and Brianna Clark were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
Simone Smith has been benched with Naomi Kara in at halfback. Samantha Economos is set to start at prop, Hilda Peters at hooker and Shaniah Power in the second row with Kayla Sauvao and Kanyon Paul dropping out. Teaghan Hartigan and Taimane Levu are the new names on the bench.
Centre Evania Pelite has scored in back-to-back games in 2020.
Robinson feeling stronger than ever
Roosters v Broncos, Saturday 4pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Roosters v Broncos
Round 3 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 18 Zahara TemaraFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Shanice ParkerWinger for Broncos is number 2 Shenae Ciesiolka
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Brydie ParkerCentre for Broncos is number 3 Julia Robinson
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Centre for Roosters is number 11 Yasmin ClydsdaleCentre for Broncos is number 18 Tyler Birch
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Taleena SimonWinger for Broncos is number 5 Meg Ward
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Corban BaxterFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Raecene McGregor
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Melanie HowardHalfback for Broncos is number 13 Tarryn Aiken
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Filomina HanisiProp for Broncos is number 8 Millie Boyle
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Nita MaynardHooker for Broncos is number 9 Lauren Brown
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Prop for Roosters is number 21 Grace HamiltonProp for Broncos is number 16 Shannon Mato
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sarah Togatuki2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tallisha Harden
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Vanessa Foliaki2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jessika Elliston
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Kennedy CherringtonLock for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Amelia MafiInterchange for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Quincy DoddInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Annette Brander
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Kaitlyn PhillipsInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Romy Teitzel
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Jocelyn KelleherInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Chanté Temara
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Last updated:
Roosters: Zehara Tamara will start at fullback after Charlotte Caslick was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a back injury. With a grand final spot locked up, coach Jamie Feeney is resting several stars and experimenting with positions. Melanie Howard has been given a chance in the halves and Amelia Mafi has come in at prop.
Yasmin Meakes is in the centres, Grace Hamilton and Vanessa Foliaki move into the starting pack and Amelia Mafi shifts to the bench. Simaima Taufa and Grace Hamilton dropped off the extended bench on game day after Caslick and Hannah Southwell were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
Brydie Parker has gone from wing to centre and Taleena Simon has come in on the wing. Kennedy Cherrington will start at lock and Kaitlyn Phillips has joined the interchange.
Match: Roosters v Broncos
Round 3 -
home Team
Roosters
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
1st Position
Venue: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Broncos: Tyer Birch replaces Jayme Fressard at centre, Shannon Mato starts at prop and Chelsea Lenarduzzi shifts to the bench. Ali Brigginshaw will play lock once more in the No.7 jersey. Zara Canfield and Fressard were omitted from the squad an hour before kick-off after Nakita Sao dropped off the bench on Friday.
Shenae Ciesiolka has moved into the starting side on the wing with Lauren Brown shifting to hooker for the injured Lavinia Gould. Jessica Elliston is set to start in the back row with Amber Hall suspended for her dangerous tackle on Isabelle Kelly last week. Chante Temara and Romy Teitzel are the new faces on the bench.
