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NRL Round 20: Full squads, changes

Sam Burgess and Andrew Fifita are big inclusions but the likes of Tevita Pangai Jnr and Sio Siua Taukeiaho are out.

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Welcome to our coverage of the Round 20 NRL teams.

Scroll down to re-live our blog with Tom Sangster.

Here’s how each team will line up:

TIGERS V COWBOYS

Thursday 1st August, Leichhardt Oval, 7.50pm

Tigers: 1. Corey Thompson 2. Paul Momirovski 3. Moses Mbye 4. Esan Marsters 5. David Nofoaluma 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Robbie Farah 10. Oliver Clark 11. Luke Garner 12. Michael Chee-Kam 13. Ryan Matterson

Interchange: 14. Matthew Eisenhuth 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Alex Twal 17. Chris Lawrence

Reserves: 18. Jacob Liddle 19. Tommy Talau 20. Chris McQueen 21. Josh Reynolds

SuperCoach analysis: No changes. Michael Chee Kam (concussion) has been named despite a heavy head knock against the Knights.

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Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Coen Hess 4. Tom Opacic 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Michael Morgan 7. Jake Clifford 8.Josh McGuire 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Shane Wright 13. Jason Taumalolo

Interchange: 14. John Asiata 15. Matt Scott 16. Scott Bolton 17. Francis Molo

Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen 19. Tom Gilbert 20. Gideon Gela-Mosby 21. Reuben Cotter

SuperCoach analysis: Michael Morgan (concussion) returns after a three-week absence with John Asiata moving to the bench and Corey Jensen dropping out.

Sam Burgess and Andrew Fifita are back from injury.
Sam Burgess and Andrew Fifita are back from injury.

WARRIORS V RAIDERS

Friday 2nd August, Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Gerard Beale 3. Peta Hiku 4. Blake Ayshford 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Issac Luke 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Jazz Tevaga

Interchange: 14. Lachlan Burr 15. Sam Lisone 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Chanel Harris-Tavita

Reserves: 18. Karl Lawton 20. Josh Curran 21. Adam Pompey 22. Adam Keighran

SuperCoach analysis: Issac Luke has been named pending his trip to the judiciary for a dangerous throw charge. The club has accepted the offence but is disputing the grading. If successful, Luke is clear to play. If not, he misses three weeks and Karl Lawton would come into the 17 on his return from a shoulder injury. Kodi Nikorima (ankle) returns at five-eighth after a late withdrawal last week.

Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Michael Oldfield 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Sia Soliola 11. John Bateman 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joseph Tapine

Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili 15. Emre Guler 16. Corey Horsburgh 17. Dunamis Lui

Reserves: 18. Sam Williams 19. Hudson Young 20. Sebastian Kris 21. Royce Hunt

SuperCoach analysis: No changes following victory over the Panthers.

Tevita Pangai Jnr will miss the huge clash with Melbourne due to suspension. Picture: Dave Hunt
Tevita Pangai Jnr will miss the huge clash with Melbourne due to suspension. Picture: Dave Hunt

BRONCOS V STORM

Friday 2nd August, Suncorp Stadium, 7.55pm

Broncos: 1. Anthony Milford 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Alex Glenn 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Darius Boyd 7. Jake Turpin 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. David Fifita 12. Matt Gillett 13. Thomas Flegler

Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Rhys Kennedy 17. Pat Carrigan

Reserves: 18. Tom Dearden 20. Herbie Farnworth 21. Xavier Coates 22. Shaun Fensom

SuperCoach analysis: Matt Gillett (groin/back) and Thomas Flegler (suspension) return. Tevita Pangai Junior (suspension) and Keenan Palasia drop out of the squad. Tom Dearden (ankle) has been named among reserves as he ramps up his comeback bid.

Storm: 1. Jahrome Hughes 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Brodie Croft 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane

Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith 15. Christian Welch 16. Joe Stimson 17. Ryan Papenhuyzen

Reserves: 18. Marion Seve 19. Tui Kamikamica 20. Tino Faasuamaleaui 21. Sandor Earl

SuperCoach analysis: The return of Suliasi Vunivalu (suspension) sees Sandor Earl drop off the wing in the only change. Christian Welch (concussion) and Jesse Bromwich (sternum) have been named despite injuries.

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SEA EAGLES V KNIGHTS

Saturday 3rd August, Lottoland, 3pm

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Dylan Walker 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Manase Fainu 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange: 14. Lachlan Croker 15. Corey Waddell 16. Morgan Boyle 17. Taniela Paseka

Reserves: 18. Jack Gosiewski 19. Apisai Koroisau 20. Brendan Elliott 21. Lloyd Perrett

SuperCoach analysis: No changes following a great win over competition frontrunners Melbourne. Jake Trbojevic (dangerous throw) is free to play after taking the early guilty plea. Api Koroisau (ankle) and Jack Gosiewski (groin) are a few weeks away.

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Tautau Moga 5. Kurt Mann 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Connor Watson 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tim Glasby

Interchange: 14. Jacob Saifiti 15. James Gavet 16. Sione Mata’utia 17. Aidan Guerra

Reserves: 18. Jamie Buhrer 19. Beau Fermor 20. Jirah Momoisea 21. Chris Randall

SuperCoach analysis: As predicted, Jesse Ramien, Danny Levi, Herman Ese’ese and Jamie Buhrer have been axed. Hymel Hunt moves from wing to centre and Kurt Mann goes from five-eighth to wing. Connor Watson is the new hooker and Jacob Saifiti also comes into the 17 on the bench. Lachlan Fitzgibbon (elbow) returns in the back row, pushing Sione Mata’utia to the bench.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak faces his former club for the first time. Picture: Brendon Thorne
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak faces his former club for the first time. Picture: Brendon Thorne

BULLDOGS V PANTHERS

Saturday 3rd August, Bankwest Stadium, 5.30pm

Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2. Nick Meaney 3. Kerrod Holland 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Jack Cogger 7. Lachlan Lewis 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Adam Elliot

Interchange: 14. Jeremy Marshall-King 15. Renouf Toomaga 16. Danny Fualalo 17. Chris Smith

Reserves: 19. Raymond Faitla-Mariner 20. Brandon Wakeham 21. Jayden Okunbor 22 Ofahiki Ogden

SuperCoach analysis: No changes with Dylan Napa (dangerous contact) free to play after taking the early guilty plea. Kieran Foran (hamstring) remains sidelined.

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dean Whare 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To’o 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Liam Martin 12. Frank Winterstein 13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange: 14. Wayde Egan 15. Jarome Luai 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Reserves: 18. Spencer Leniu 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Stephen Crichton 21. Hame Sele

SuperCoach analysis: No changes for Ivan Cleary’s side.

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SHARKS V RABBITOHS

Saturday 3rd August, PointsBet Stadium, 7.35pm

Sharks: 1. Matt Moylan 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Dugan 5. Josh Morris 6. Shaun Johnson 7. Chad Townsend 8. Aaron Woods 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen

Interchange: 14. Kurt Capewell 15. Jack Williams 16. Andrew Fifita 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

Reserves: 18. Billy Magoulias 19. Blayke Brailey 20. Ronaldo Mulitalo 21. Kyle Flanagan

SuperCoach analysis: Andrew Fifita (suspension) returns but the star forward has been shunted to the interchange. Matt Moylan (hamstring) returns at fullback with Josh Dugan shifting to the wing and Ronaldo Mulitalo dropping out. Wade Graham (hamstring) returns in the back row, pushing Kurt Capewell to the bench. Blayke Brailey and Billy Magoulias drop out.

Rabbitohs: 1. Adam Doueihi 2. Dane Gagai 3. James Roberts 4. Braidon Burns 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tevita Taola 9. Damien Cook 10. Tom Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray

Interchange: 14. Liam Knight 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Kyle Turner

Reserves: 18. Connor Tracey 20. Corey Allan 21. Jaydn Su’A 21. Dean Britt

SuperCoach analysis: Sam Burgess (shoulder infection) returns in the back row, pushing Ethan Lowe to the bench. Liam Knight (suspension) makes his comeback from the bench. Dean Britt and Jaydn Su’A drop out.

Angus Crichton will start for the Roosters. Picture: Jason McCawley
Angus Crichton will start for the Roosters. Picture: Jason McCawley

ROOSTERS V TITANS

Sunday 4th August, SCG, 2pm

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joey Manu 5. Brett Morris 6. Luke Keary 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Isaac Liu 9. Sam Verrills 10. Zane Tetevano 11. Angus Crichton 12. Mitch Aubusson 13. Victor Radley

Interchange: 14. Nat Butcher 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Lindsay Collins 17. Sitili Tupouniua

Reserves: 18. Matt Ikuvalu 19. Drew Hutchison 20. Lachlan Lam 21. Max Bailey

SuperCoach analysis: Key forwards Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspension), Boyd Cordner and Sio Siua Taukeiaho (both calf) are out. Isaac Liu, Zane Tetevano and Angus Crichton move into the starting side with Nat Butcher, Poasa Faamausili and Lindsay Collins joining the bench.

Titans: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Anthony Don 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Nathan Peats 10. Jack Stockwell 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Sam Stone 13. Jai Whitbread

Interchange: 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Brenko Lee 17. Bryce Cartwright

Reserves: 18. Ash Taylor 19. Mitch Rein 20. Will Matthews 21. Leilani Latu

SuperCoach analysis: Dale Copley (knee) is replaced at centre by Brian Kelly. Ryley Jacks (ribs) returns at halfback in place of AJ Brimson (hip). Brenko Lee joins the bench in place of Leilani Latu. Ash Taylor (personal reasons) has been included on the extended bench and could make a long-awaited return.

DRAGONS V EELS

Sunday 4th August, Jubilee Oval, 4pm

Dragons: 1. Corey Norman 2. Jason Saab 3. Euan Aitken 4. Tim Lafai 5. Zac Lomax 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Ben Hunt 8. Blake Lawrie 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Tariq Sims 13. James Graham

Interchange: 14. Jeremy Latimore 15. Korbin Sims 16. Patrick Kaufusi 17. Luciano Leilua

Reserves: 18. Tristan Sailor 19. Josh Kerr 20. Matt Dufty 21. Mikaele Ravalawa

SuperCoach analysis: Patrick Kaufusi and Jeremy Latimore (knee) come onto the bench for Josh Kerr and Matt Dufty.

Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Michael Jennings 4. Waqa Blake 5. Brad Takairangi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Kane Evans 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Manu Ma’u 13. Nathan Brown

Interchange: 14. Marata Niukore 15. Daniel Alvaro 16. David Gower 17. Tepai Moeroa

Reserves: 18. Josh Hoffman 19. Peni Terepo 20. Jaeman Salmon 21. Andrew Davey

SuperCoach analysis: Brad Takairangi is a shock selection on the wing, with Michael Jennings (knee) returning and Ethan Parry dropping out. Shaun Lane (finger) returns in the back row with Marata Niukore moving to the bench and Oregon Kaufusi dropping out.

Originally published as NRL Round 20: Full squads, changes

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