NRL Early Mail: Team news, tips for Round 15
EXPECT plenty of team changes for the upcoming round with a massive injury crisis offset by the return of rested Origin stars.
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EXPECT plenty of team changes for the upcoming round with a massive injury crisis offset by the return of rested Origin stars.
EELS V RABBITOHS
Thursday 14 June, ANZ Stadium, 7.50pm
Eels: Hooker Kaysa Pritchard (groin) is expected to return which will see Cameron King move to the bench or out of the side. Manu Ma’u (birth of child) returns in the forward pack.
Rabbitohs: Origin players Greg Inglis, Damien Cook, Angus Crichton and Dane Gagai return after being rested against the Titans.
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COWBOYS V WARRIORS
Friday 15 June, 1300SMILES Stadium, 6pm
Cowboys: Origin player Michael Morgan (groin/abdominal) is set to return at fullback after being rested with Lachlan Coote to drop out.
Warriors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (ankle) is aiming to return after a late withdrawal with Peta Hiku to return to centre and Gerard Beale to drop out of the side.
ROOSTERS V PANTHERS
Friday 15 June, Allianz Stadium, 7.55pm
Roosters: NSW captain Boyd Cordner (rested) returns after being rested. Ryan Matterson (concussion/wrist) will miss at least another week.
Panthers: Viliame Kikau (knee) is out for 4-6 weeks on initial diagnosis. He is set to be replaced on the bench by Jack Hetherington (suspension), who returns from a round off. Waqa Blake (ankle) is getting close.
BULLDOGS V TITANS
Saturday 16 June, Belmore Sports Ground, 3pm
Bulldogs: To come.
Titans: Garth Brennan’s side could be down three forwards with Jarrod Wallace (dangerous contact) set to miss one game due to suspension and Max King (dislocated shoulder) injured, while Moeaki Fotuaika (concussion) must pass protocol following a heavy head knock.
DRAGONS V SEA EAGLES
Saturday 16 June, WIN Stadium, 5.30pm
Dragons: To come.
Sea Eagles: Apisai Koroisau is set to be ruled out long term with a broken foot. Lewis Brown is the likely replacement at No. 9.
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SHARKS V BRONCOS
Saturday 16 June, Southern Cross Group Stadium, 7.35pm
Sharks: To come.
Broncos: To come.
KNIGHTS V STORM
Sunday 17 June, McDonald Jones Stadium, 2pm
Knights: Jamie Buhrer (suspected ACL) is out with Luke Yates to come onto the bench. Daniel Saifiti (foot) was ruled out pre-game on the weekend and will miss 4-6 weeks.
Storm: Jesse Bromwich (hamstring) is set to miss out after limping off against the Broncos. Sam Kasiano (suspension) will take his spot in the 17 with Dale Finucane (thumb) to miss another week. Curtis Scott (suspension) and Will Chambers (suspension) are also due back with Cheyse Blair and Young Tonumaipea the likely omisions. Billy Slater (hamstring) is racing the clock following the injury that ruled him out of Origin.
TIGERS V RAIDERS
Sunday 17 June, Campbelltown Stadium, 4.10pm
Tigers: Benji Marshall (calf) was a late withdrawal on the weekend and is set to miss six weeks, with Josh Reynolds to continue in the halves.
Raiders: Jordan Rapana (hamstring) is out for at least eight weeks with Michael Oldfield to come onto the wing. Joseph Leilua (concussion) will be monitored. Joseph Tapine (suspension) returns in the pack with Iosia Soliola expected to drop to the bench and Charlie Gubb (facing 1-2 week suspension) the likely omission.