NRL Late Mail Round 14: Selwyn Cobbo out for Broncos, Seb Kris out, Fifita HIA concerns

The Bulldogs have been dealt a late blow, with a star winger ruled out, while a Cowboy’s anticipated return from injury has been delayed. See all the Round 14 late mail.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 31: Selwyn Cobbo of the Maroons speaks to a trainer during game one of the 2023 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

WHICH ORIGIN STARS WILL AND WON’T BACK UP?

Barring a late minute mishap, Api Koroisau has been cleared to take on the Raiders on Friday night. Koroisau played 80 minutes on Wednesday but he will take to the field.

Boom youngster Tallyn Da Silva will warm-up with the Tigers side on Friday but will only make his debut if something drastic happens to the NSW hooker.

South Sydney have cleared Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow to return after returning to training on Friday.

At North Queensland coach Todd Payten has confirmed Valentine Holmes and Reuben Cotter will back up for the Cowboys against Melbourne on Sunday, while a decision on Murray Taulagi will be made following Saturday’s captain’s run.

A string of Origin stars are preparing to back-up for their NRL clubs following Wednesday night’s Adelaide clash including NSW trio Nicho Hynes, Hudson Young and Tevita Pangai Jr.

Roosters and Queensland forward Lindsay Collins has also declared he’ll be fit for selection. Raiders and Blues forward Young has told club officials he will back-up on Friday night against the Wests Tigers.

He was on route from Adelaide to Sydney, ahead of meeting his Canberra teammates at Campbelltown on Thursday.

Collins told The Daily Telegraph he was eager to play against the Bulldogs on Sunday, which will involve a rematch with Dogs forward Pangai Jr.

“I definitely will back up for Canterbury this weekend,’’ Pangai Jr said. “We’ll see. I definitely want to work hard now.’’

Hynes, while dejected from the result, said his priority was to respond from the Blues loss by playing for Cronulla. The Sharks face the Broncos in a blockbuster on Saturday night.

“I’ve got to bounce back really quick,’’ Hynes said. “I’ve got another opportunity on Saturday night with the Sharks and that’s my main focus now.’’

Nicho Hynes (left) is hopeful of backing up. Picture: NRL Photos

ROUND 14 LATE MAIL

ROOSTERS v BULLDOGS

Sunday, 2pm, Industree Group Stadium, Gosford

Sydney Roosters

1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua

Bench: 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge

Reserves: 19. Sandon Smith 22. Naufahu Whyte

Players cut: 18. Daniel Tupou 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Terrell May

Late mail: No changes in the 24-hour update. Lindsay Collins may start from the bench with Matt Lodge joining the run on team.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

1. Hayze Perham 5. Blake Wilson 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 21. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Corey Waddell

Bench: 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Kurtis Morrin 17. Harrison Edwards 23. Tevita Pangai Junior

Reserves: 19. Khaled Rajab 20. Jackson Topine

Players cut: 2. Jacob Kiraz 16. Samuel Hughes 22. Kyle Flanagan 24. Jeral Skelton

Late mail: The Bulldogs have been dealt a late blow, with Jacob Kiraz ruled out after suffering an elbow injury at training. Kiraz hyperextended his elbow earlier in the week and has been unable to recover in time for the Roosters clash. He is replaced in the starting side by Josh Addo-Carr who backs up from Origin, while Tevita Pangai Jr joins the bench at the expense of Samuel Hughes.

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COWBOYS v STORM

Sunday, 4:05pm, QCB Stadium, Townsville

North Queensland Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 4. Peta Hiku 22. Valentine Holmes 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Jake Granville

Bench: 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame 23. Reuben Cotter

Reserves: 18. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 24. Murray Taulagi

Players cut: 3. Zac Laybutt 14. Jack Gosiewski 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Ben Hampton

Late mail: Coach Todd Payten has confirmed Valentine Holmes and Reuben Cotter will back up for the Cowboys against Melbourne on Sunday, while a decision on Murray Taulagi will be made following Saturday’s captain’s run. Jason Taumalolo was expected to start at lock, but was ruled out in the 24-hour update.

Melbourne Storm

1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King

Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Grant Anderson

Reserves: 18. Tyran Wishart 22. Kane Bradley

Players cut: 19. Marion Seve 20. Tom Eisenhuth 21. Tariq Sims

Late mail: Both Cam Munster and Harry Grant are expected to backup from Origin. No changes in the 24-hour update.

PANTHERS v DRAGONS

Sunday, 6:15pm, BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

Penrith Panthers

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Martin 24. Spencer Leniu

Reserves: 18. Jack Cogger 23. Izack Tago

Players cut: 17. Jaeman Salmon 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Liam Henry

Late mail: All Origin players are expected to back up. Spencer Leniu joins the bench, with Jaeman Salmon dropping out of the team, while Izack Tago could come into the 17 at the expense of Tyrone Peachey.

St George Illawarra Dragons

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Michael Molo 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin

Bench: 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Jaiyden Hunt 17. Josh Kerr

Reserves: 18. Moses Mbye 19. Toby Couchman

Players cut: 20. Zane Musgrove 21. Max Feagai 22. Tautau Moga

Late mail: No changes in the 24-hour update.