NRL teams Round 23: Full lists, KFC SuperCoach NRL analysis

Parramatta and Cronulla welcome back influential playmakers to their teams, while the Rabbitohs have kept Latrell Mitchell in the mix to play. Find who’s in and who’s out for round 23.

The Rabbitohs look set to roll the dice with Latrell Mitchell named to play in the grand final rematch despite leaving training early on Monday with a groin injury.

There are plenty of people who think the Bunnies would have won last year’s premiership with Mitchell in the team, and the star fullback may be playing even better now with 12 try assists in seven games since he returned from injury.

South Sydney’s stocks have been further bolstered by the inclusion of Lachlan Ilias, who missed last week’s big win over the Eels with a lower-back concern.

His kicking game has been outstanding in recent weeks but that will be tested on Thursday with Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards back in the side after missing a game due to general soreness.

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Latrell Mitchell and Souths coach Jason Demetriou. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

The defending premiers have been hit hard by injuries and suspensions lately, and while they’re still missing Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, James Fisher-Harris and Taylan May, there is some good news with Liam Martin cleared to play despite leaving BlueBet Stadium on crutches last week.

Parramatta’s hopes of sneaking into the top four have received a huge boost with star halfback Mitch Moses back in the side after he broke a finger in Round 20.

There were fears he could have missed the rest of the regular season but he’s back early to save their attack after they were held scoreless by Souths.

Eels coach Brad Arthur bemoaned his team’s lack of physicality last week and that’ll be put to the test on Saturday with key forwards Luke Thompson and Tevita Pangai Junior named in the reserves and likely to play.

The Storm’s mid-season crisis in the backline looks to be over with Jahrome Hughes named to return from a shoulder injury after just one week out.

He’s been named alongside Cameron Munster in the halves, although there’s every chance the Maroons star switches with Nick Meaney after a few successful weeks at fullback.

There’s a double blow for the Sea Eagles whose season continues to go from bad to worse following the Pride jersey fiasco.

Jake Trbojevic is out with a fractured hand. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

They’ve lost four in a row, won’t play finals and have now lost Jason Saab (ACL) and Jake Trbojevic (fractured hand) for the rest of the season.

There’s mixed news for the Sharks with Matt Moylan and Connor Tracey both back in the starting side, while veterans Andrew Fifita and Aiden Tolman return on the bench.

But cult hero Toby Rudolf is out for up to a month with a medial ligament injury while destructive centre Siosifa Talakai will miss his second game in a row as he continues to rest a shoulder injury he picked up in State of Origin.

The Roosters have decided to play it safe with big men Lindsay Collins (concussion) and Siosiua Taukeiaho (cheekbone) given another week to recover.

And the Knights have named a new left edge after Bradman Best and Enari Tuala were stood down for a game for disciplinary reasons. It means Edrick Lee returns on the left wing while Krystian Mapapalangi will make his NRL debut.

There’s a triple treat for the Raiders with Nick Cotric returning from suspension, Joe Tapine has recovered from a rib injury and coach Ricky Stuart is back from his one-game ban.

ROUND 23 TEAMS

RABBITOHS v PANTHERS

Thursday, 7.50pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Isaiah Tass, 4. Campbell Graham, 5. Jaxson Paulo, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Lachlan Ilias, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 11. Keaon Koloamatangi, 12. Jai Arrow, 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: 14. Taane Milne, 15. Mark Nicholls, 16. Siliva Havili, 17. Hame Sele

Reserves: 18. Blake Taaffe, 19. Dean Hawkins, 20. Davvy Moale, 21. Shaq Mitchell, 22. Izaac Thompson

TEAM NEWS: Campbell Graham returns after a lengthy layoff which sees Jaxson Paulo move to the wing in place of Izaac Thompson. Lachlan Ilias returns after being a late out last week, Daniel Suluka-Fifita comes into the starting side at the expense of Hame Sele. And last but not least, Latrell Mitchell is named despite picking up a groin niggle at training this week - watch in case he’s a late out.

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Sunia Turuva, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jaeman Salmon, 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Moses Leota, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. Matthew Eisenhuth, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Mitch Kenny, 15. Scott Sorensen, 16. Spencer Leniu, 17. Charlie Staines

Reserves: 18. Robert Jennings, 19. J’maine Hopgood, 20. Taylan May, 21. Chris Smith, 22. Kurt Falls

TEAM NEWS: Dylan Edwards’ (sternum) return is big for the Panthers, and Liam Martin has been named too despite rolling his ankle late last week. Charlie Staines goes to the bench as a result of Edwards’ return. Taylan May is named in the reserves but not expected to play.

Latrell Mitchell has been named at fullback for the Rabbitohs. Picture: Jason McCawley/Getty Images

COWBOYS v WARRIORS

Friday, 6pm, QCB Stadium, Townsville

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Valentine Holmes, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Tom Dearden, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Jordan McLean, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Reuben Cotter, 11. Tom Gilbert, 12. Jeremiah Nanai, 13. Jason Taumalolo

Bench: 14. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 15. Luciano Leilua, 16. Coen Hess, 17. Griffin Neame

Reserves: 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 19. Ben Hampton, 20. Jake Granville 21. Brendan Elliot, 22. Connelly Lemuelu

TEAM NEWS: Kyle Feldt (hamstring) returns which sees Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow resume his super-sub role off the bench and Jamayne Taunoa-Brown go to the reserves. Coen Hess and Jordan McLean swap bench/starting jobs.

Warriors: 1. Reece Walsh, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Viliame Vailea, 4. Marcelo Montoya, 5. Edward Kosi, 6. Daejarn Asi, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Tohu Harris, 11. Euan Aitken, 12. Jack Murchie, 13. Bunty Afoa

Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick, 15. Tom Ale, 16. Eliesa Katoa, 17. Josh Curran

Reserves: 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 20. Dunamis Lui, 21. Jackson Frei, 22. Adam Pompey, 23. Rocco Berry

TEAM NEWS: No changes to the 17 who thumped the Bulldogs last week, Chanel Harris-Tavita joins the reserves.

BRONCOS v STORM

Friday, 7.55pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Broncos: 1. Te Maire Martin, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Delouise Hoeter, 5.Selwyn Cobbo, 6. Ezra Mam, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Thomas Flegler, 9. Billy Walters, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Jordan Riki, 13. Kobe Hetherington

Bench: 14. Jake Turpin, 15. Rhys Kennedy, 16. Corey Jensen, 17. Ryan James

Reserves: 18. Jordan Pereira, 19. Cory Paix, 20. Tyson Gamble, 21. Xavier Willison, 22. Zac Hosking

TEAM NEWS: Same 17 for the Broncos too, only change is Ryan James moves to the bench and Kobe Hetherington to the starting lineup.

Storm: 1. Nick Meaney, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Young Tonumaipea, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Xavier Coates, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11. Tom Eisenhuth, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Josh King

Bench: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tui Kamikamica, 16. Chris Lewis, 17. Tyran Wishart Reserves: 18. Alex MacDonald, 19. Jayden Nikorima, 20. Grant Anderson, 21. Jordan Grant, 22. Trent Loiero

TEAM NEWS: Jahrome Hughes is back and slots straight into the halves at the expense of Cooper Johns. Marion Seve (hamstring) is replaced in the centres by Young Tonumaipea. Felise Kaufusi (personal) is still not available.

Star halfback Jahrome Hughes is a big in for Storm.

EELS v BULLDOGS

Saturday, 3pm, CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Viliami Penisini, 4. Tom Opacic, 5. Waqa Blake, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Isaiah Papali’i, 13. Ryan Matterson

Bench: 14. Ofahiki Ogden, 15. Bryce Cartwright, 16. Oregon Kaufusi, 17. Marata Niukore

Reserves: 18. Makahesi Makatoa, 19. Bailey Simonsson, 20. Jakob Arthur, 21. Sean Russell, 22. Elie El Zakhem

TEAM NEWS: Mitch Moses (finger) returns for the Eels so jake Arthur slots back in the reserves.

Bulldogs: 1. Jake Averillo, 2. Jacob Kiraz, 3. Aaron Schoupp, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Max King, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Harrison Edwards, 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 13. Josh Jackson

Bench: 14. Zach Dockar-Clay, 15. Joe Stimson, 16. Jackson Topine, 17. Chris Patolo

Reserves: 19. Declan Casey, 20. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 21. Brandon Wakeham, 22. Luke Thompson, 23. Tevita Pangai Junior

TEAM NEWS: Some big potential ins for the Bulldogs with Luke Thompson (head) and Tevita Pangai Jr (personal) listed in the reserves.

SEA EAGLES v SHARKS

Saturday, 5.30pm, 4 Pines Park, Sydney

Sea Eagles: 1. Reuben Garrick, 2. Tolutau Koula, 3. Brad Parker, 4. Morgan Harper, 5. Christian Tuipulotu, 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Josh Aloiai, 9. Lachlan Croker, 10. Martin Taupau, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Andrew Davey, 13. Dylan Walker

Bench: 14. Ben Trbojevic, 15. Josh Schuster, 16. Ethan Bullemor, 17. Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves: 18. Kurt De Luis, 19. Kaeo Weekes, 20. Zac Fulton, 21. James Roumanos, 22. Jacob Sykes

TEAM NEWS: Jason Saab (knee) is out so Tolu Koula moves to the wing and Morgan Harper returns in the centres. Jake Trbojevic’s (hand) season is over with the versatile Dylan Walker starting at lock and Ethan Bullemor joining the bench.

Sharks: 1. Kade Dykes, 2. Lachlan Miller, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. Connor Tracey, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Matt Moylan, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Royce Hunt, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham, 13. Dale Finucane

Bench: 14. Teig Wilton, 15. Cameron McInnes, 16. Aiden Tolman, 17. Andrew Fifita

Reserves: 18. Braydon Trindall, 19. Jesse Colquhoun, 20. Matt Ikuvalu, 21. Kayal Iro, 22. Luke Metcalf

TEAM NEWS: Matt Moylan and Connor Tracey return to the team and so Braydon Trindall and Matt Ikuvalu drop to the reserves. Toby Rudolf is out which sees Braden Hamlin-Uele earn a start. Andrew Fifita (personal) returns on the bench at the expense of Jesse Colquhoun.

Matt Moylan is back to partner Nicho Hynes in the halves for Cronulla. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

ROOSTERS v TIGERS

Saturday, 7.35pm, SCG, Sydney

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Paul Momirovski, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Joseph Suaalii, 6. Luke Keary, 7. Sam Walker, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Sam Verrills, 10. Matthew Lodge, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Nat Butcher, 13. Victor Radley

Bench: 14. Connor Watson, 15. Egan Butcher, 16. Drew Hutchison, 17. Terrell May

Reserves: 18. Kevin Naiqama, 19. Fletcher Baker, 20. Oliver Gildart, 21. Ben Thomas, 22. Siua Wong

TEAM NEWS: No changes to the 17 that thumped the Cowboys last week.

Tigers: 1. Daine Laurie, 2. Brent Naden, 3. Starford To’a, 4. Asu Kepaoa, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Adam Doueihi, 7. Jock Madden, 8. James Tamou, 9. Fa’amanu Brown, 10. Zane Musgrove, 11. Luke Garner, 12. Kelma Tuilagi, 13. Joe Ofahengaue

Bench: 14. Fonua Pole, 15. Austin Dias, 16. Thomas Freebairn, 17. Alex Seyfarth

Reserves: 18. Jake Simpkin, 19. Kitione Kautoga, 20. Brandon Tumeth, 21. Junior Pauga, 22. Tyrone Peachey

TEAM NEWS: Ken Maumalo (knee) returns which sees Starford To’a shift to the centres and James Roberts drop out of the team. Tyrone Peachey is dropped in favour of Alex Seyfarth.

DRAGONS v TITANS

Sunday, 2pm, WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Dragons: 1. Cody Ramsey, 2. Mathew Feagai, 3. Moses Mbye, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Tautau Moga, 6. Talatau Amone, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Jack De Belin, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. Blake Lawrie, 11. Josh McGuire, 12. Jaydn Su’A, 13. Jack Bird

Bench: 14. Tyrell Fuimaono, 15. Aaron Woods, 16. Michael Molo, 17. Billy Burns

Reserves: 18. Jaiyden Hunt, 19. Jayden Sullivan, 20. Francis Molo, 21. Tyrell Sloan, 22. Jackson Ford

TEAM NEWS: No changes for the losing Dragons team.

Titans: 1. Jayden Campbell, 2. Jojo Fifita, 3. Phillip Sami, 4. Brian Kelly, 5. Patrick Herbert, 6. AJ Brimson, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. Jaimin Jolliffe, 9. Erin Clark, 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 11. David Fifita, 12. Beau Fermor, 13. Isaac Liu

Bench: 14. Greg Marzhew, 15. Herman Ese’ese, 16. Moeaki Fotuaika, 17. Sam McIntyre

Reserves: 18. Corey Thompson, 19. Jarrod Wallace, 20. Toby Sexton, 21. Paul Turner, 22. Klese Haas

TEAM NEWS: Tino Fa’asuamaleaui returns after missing last week due to personal reasons at the expense of Jarrod Wallace.

Joseph Tapine is back for the Raiders after missing last week. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

Sunday, 4.05pm, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Knights: 1. Tex Hoy, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Krystian Mapapalangi, 5. Dom Young, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Adam Clune, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Jayden Brailey, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Brodie Jones, 13. Jacob Saifiti

Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland, 15. Pasami Saulo, 16. Simi Sasagi, 17. Mat Croker

Reserves: 18. Sauaso Sue, 19. Chris Randall, 20. Jack Johns, 21. Oryn Keeley, 22. Hymel Hunt

TEAM NEWS: A backline reshuffle at the Knights with Bradman Best and Enari Tuala (both stood down due to discipline issues) out. Edrick Lee comes onto the wing and Krystian Mapapalangi to make his NRL debut in the centres. David Klemmer returns, Jacob Saifiti goes to lock, Mat Croker to the bench and Sauaso Sue to the reserves.

Raiders: 1. Xavier Savage, 2. Nick Cotric, 3. Matthew Timoko, 4. Sebastian Kris, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Josh Papali’i, 9. Zac Woolford, 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Hudson Young, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Adam Elliott

Bench: 14. Tom Starling, 15. Emre Guller, 16. Corey Horsburgh, 17. Corey Harawira-Naera

Reserves: 18. Albert Hopoate, 19. Ata Mariota, 20. Matt Frawley, 21. Ryan Sutton, 22. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

TEAM NEWS: Joseph Tapine (ribs) is back after missing last week, Emre Guler goes to the bench and Ryan Sutton the reserves. Nick Cotric (suspension) also returns at the expense of Albert Hopoate.

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