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LIVE: NRL teams round 22

SUPERCOACHES face another tough week with no shortage of injury concerns. It’s time to get to work with all teams now in.

Andrew McCullough is out for the season with a knee injury.
Andrew McCullough is out for the season with a knee injury.

WELCOME to our live coverage of the round 22 NRL team announcements.

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Here are our SuperCoach predictions:

WINNERS

Sam Burgess - Named despite aggravating a rib injury on the weekend.

Nathan Brown - Cleared of concussion by Parramatta officials and is a certain starter.

Billy Slater - Returns from concussion for the Storm.

Jordan Rapana - Returns from suspension for the Raiders.

LOSERS

Cameron Munster - Misses out for the Storm due to an ankle injury.

Andrew McCullough - Out for the season with ACL and MCL injuries.

Shaun Lane – Played from the bench last week, although the Sea Eagles have reversed this change in today’s team.

Bulldogs v Eels

Thursday, 7:50pm, ANZ Stadium

Bulldogs: 1. Will Hopoate 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Morris 4. Chase Stanley 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Matt Frawley 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Moses Mbye 10. James Graham 11. Josh Jackson 12. Adam Elliott 13. David Klemmer. Interchange: 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 16. Danny Fualalo 17. Michael Lichaa 19. Francis Tualau 20. Kerrod Holland 21. Asipeli Fine 23. Brenko Lee

Ins: Asipeli Fine, Brenko Lee, Brett Morris, Francis Tualau

Outs: None

Brett Morris (concussion) returns on the wing in place of Kerrod Holland. Sam Kasiano (sternum) has been named despite an injury on the weekend.

Eels: 1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Kirisome Auva’a 6. Corey Norman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Sosaia Vave 9. Cameron King 10. Tim Mannah 11. Manu Ma’u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Nathan Brown. Interchange: 14. Daniel Alvaro 15. Kenny Edwards 16. Suaia Matagi 17. Peni Terepo 18. David Gower 19. Will Smith 20. Frank Pritchard 21. Josh Hoffman

Ins: David Gower, Frank Pritchard, Josh Hoffman, Will Smith

Outs: None

No changes, with Nathan Brown (concussion) cleared. Frank Pritchard (foot) and Josh Hoffman (knee) have been included on the extended bench as they step up their returns from injury.

Dragons v Rabbitohs

Friday, 6:00pm, SCG

Dragons: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Nene Macdonald 3. Josh Dugan 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Josh McCrone 8. Leeson Ah Mau 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Paul Vaughan 11.Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack de Belin. Interchange: 14. Tariq Sims 15. Jacob Host 16. Russell Packer 17. Kurt Mann 18. Hame Sele 19. Taane Milne 20. Jake Marketo 21. Luciano Leilua

Ins: Hame Sele, Jake Marketo, Luciano Leilua, Taane Milne

Outs: None

Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Bryson Goodwin 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Tyrell Fuimaono 5. Robert Jennings 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Zane Musgrove 11. John Sutton 12. Angus Crichton 13. Sam Burgess. Interchange: 14. Robbie Farah 15. George Burgess 16. Kyle Turner 17. Cameron Murray 18. Anthony Cherrington 19. Jack Gosiewski 20.David Tyrrell 22. Campbell Graham

Ins: Anthony Cherrington, Campbell Graham, Jack Gosiewski, Zane Musgrove

Outs: None

Zane Musgrove comes in at starting prop, with David Tyrrell relegated to reserves.

Cowboys v Storm

Friday, 7.50pm, 1300Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O’Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Michael Morgan 8. John Asiata 9. Jake Granville 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper (c) 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Ben Hampton 15. Coen Hess 16. Shaun Fensom 17. Corey Jensen 18. Braden Uele 19. Kalyn Ponga 20. Sam Hoare 21. Javid Bowen

Ins: Javid Bowen, Kalyn Ponga, Sam Hoare, Shaun Fensom

Outs: None

Shaun Fensom (ribs) returns on the bench with Braden Uele dropping to the reserves.

Storm: 1. Billy Slater 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Curtis Scott 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ryley Jacks 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith (c) 10. Tim Glasby 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Joe Stimson 13. Dale Finucane. Interchange: 14. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Jordan McLean 17. Slade Griffin 18. Nate Myles 19. Jahrome Hughes 20. Brodie Croft 21. Robbie Rochow

Ins: Billy Slater, Brodie Croft, Nate Myles, Robbie Rochow, Ryley Jacks

Outs: Cameron Munster (ankle)

Cameron Munster (ankle) is replaced at five-eighth by Ryley Jacks. Billy Slater (concussion) returns at fullback for Jahrome Hughes.

Knights v Warriors

Saturday, 3:00pm, McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: 1. Nathan Ross 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jamie Buhrer 10. Josh King 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Joe Wardle 13. Mitchell Barnett. Interchange: 14. Danny Levi 15. Luke Yates 16. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 17. Jacob Saifiti 18. Jack Cogger 19. Sam Stone 20. Brendan Elliot 21. Chanel Mata’utia

Ins: Brendan Elliot, Chanel Mata’utia, Jack Cogger, Sam Stone

Outs: None

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c) 2. David Fusitua 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Mason Lino 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Issac Luke 10. Ben Matulino 11. Isaiah Papalii 12. Bunty Afoa 13. Simon Mannering. Interchange: 14. Ata Hingano 15. Sam Lisone 16. Ligi Sao 17. James Bell 20. Tevita Satae 21. Nathaniel Roache 22. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Ins: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Isaiah Papalii, Jazz Tevaga, Nathaniel Roache, Tevita Satae

Outs: Bodene Thompson (pectoral, season)

Bodene Thompson (pectoral, season) is replaced in the starting back row by rookie Isaiah Papalii.

Titans v Broncos

Saturday, 5:30pm, Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: 1. Jarryd Hayne 2. Anthony Don 3. Dale Copley 4. John Olive 5. William Zillman 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Nathan Peats 10. Ryan James 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Joe Greenwood 13. Max King. Interchange: 14. Tyrone Roberts 15. Morgan Boyle 16. Leivaha Pulu 17. Agnatius Paasi 18. Nathaniel Peteru 19. Phillip Sami 20. Pat Politoni 21. Paterika Vaivai

Ins: John Olive, Kevin Proctor, Pat Politoni, Paterika Vaivai, Phillip Sami

Outs: Karl Lawton (shoulder, season)

Jarryd Hayne returns to the fullback hot seat, with Tyrone Roberts moving to the bench and John Olive coming in at centre. Kevin Proctor (hamstring) returns in the back row, with Morgan Boyle moving to the bench and Karl Lawton (shoulder, season) out.

Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. David Mead 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Kodi Nikorima 8. Korbin Sims 9. Ben Hunt 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh McGuire. Interchange: 14. Sam Thaiday 15. Tevita Pangai Junior 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Benji Marshall 18. Corey Oates 19. Tom Opacic 20. Herman Ese’ese 21. Jamayne Isaako

Ins: Corey Oates, David Mead, Herman Ese’ese, Jamayne Isaako, Kodi Nikorima, Tom Opacic

Outs: Andrew McCullough (knee, season), Jonus Pearson

Andrew McCullough (knee, season) is replaced at hooker by Ben Hunt, with Kodi Nikorima coming in at halfback. David Mead replaces Jonus Pearson on the wing. Corey Oates (staph infection) has been included in the reserves.

Sharks v Raiders

Saturday, 7:30pm, Southern Cross Group Stadium

Sharks: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Gerard Beale 6. Fa’amanu Brown 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. James Segeyaro 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen. Interchange: 14. Jayson Bukuya 15. Chris Heighington 16. Jeremy Latimore 17. Kurt Capewell 18. Adam Clydsdale 19. Joseph Paulo 20. Sam Tagtaese 21. Edrick Lee

Ins: Edrick Lee, Jack Bird, Joseph Paulo, Sam Tagataese

Outs: None

Fa’amanu Brown (concussion) has been named but is in doubt following a serious head knock. Jack Bird (sternum) returns at centre, Luke Capewell moves to the bench and Adam Clydsdale drops out.

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Luke Bateman. Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Clay Priest 16. Dave Taylor 17. Joseph Tapine 18. Michael Oldfield 19. Jeff Lima 20. Royce Hunt 21. Erin Clark

Ins: Erin Clark, Jordan Rapana, Josh Papalii, Royce Hunt

Outs: None

Jordan Rapana and Josh Papalii return from suspension. Rapana replaces Michael Oldfield on the wing. Papalii’s return sees Joseph Tapine move to the bench and Jeff Lima drop out.

Sea Eagles v Roosters

Sunday, 2:00pm, Lottoland

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Matthew Wright 3. Dylan Walker 4. Brian Kelly 5. Akuila Uate 6. Blake Green 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Brenton Lawrence 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Frank Winterstein 12. Shaun Lane 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Brad Parker 16. Darcy Lussick 17. Lloyd Perrett 18. Jarrad Kennedy 19. Cameron Cullen 20. Jonathan Wright 21. Kelepi Tanginoa

Ins: Brad Parker, Jarrad Kennedy, Jonathan Wright, Kelepi Tanginoa, Lloyd Perrett

Outs: Addin Fonua-Blake (suspension, round 23)

Lloyd Perrett joins the interchange for Addin Fonua-Blake (suspension, round 23). The Sea Eagles have reversed their late change from last week, with Shaun Lane named to start in the back row and Lewis Brown dropping back to the bench. Brad Parker scores a bench spot in front of Cameron Cullen.

Roosters: 1. Connor Watson 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Victor Radley 10. Dylan Napa 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Isaac Liu. Interchange: 14. Zane Tetevano 15. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 16. Aidan Guerra 17. Mitchell Cornish 18. Kane Evans 19. Jake Friend 20. Chris Smith 21. Nat Butcher

Ins: Chris Smith, Jake Friend, Kane Evans, Nat Butcher

Outs: None

Unchanged 17, but expect plenty of action on game day. Victor Radley has been named at hooker despite a suspected broken hand. Jake Friend (broken hand) has been included in the reserves. Boyd Cordner (calf/knee) misses out again.

Panthers v Tigers

Sunday, 4:00pm, Pepper Stadium

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Waqa Blake 5. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 6. Tyrone May 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Peter Wallace 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Corey Harawira-Naera 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Moses Leota. Interchange: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Bryce Cartwright 16. Tim Browne 17. James Fisher-Harris 18. Matt Moylan 19. Dean Whare 20. Viliame Kikau 21. Sitaleki Akauola

Ins: Dean Whare, Matt Moylan, Moses Leota, Sitaleki Akauola, Viliame Kikau

Outs: Leilani Latu (broken jaw, season)

Leilani Latu (broken jaw, season) is out, replaced by Moses Leota in the starting side. Matt Moylan (hamstring) and Dean Whare (broken jaw) could both return to the top grade after being named in the reserves. Whare made a strong comeback through NSW Cup last week.

Tigers: 1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Esan Marsters 4. Kevin Naiqama 5. Malaki Watene-Zelezniak 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Luke Brooks 8. Aaron Woods 9. Matt McIlwrick 10. Tim Grant 11. Chris Lawrence 12. Elijah Taylor 13. Matthew Eisenhuth. Interchange: 14. Alex Twal 15. Sauaso Sue 16. Michael Chee-Kam 17. Jack Littlejohn 18. Josh Aloiai 19. JJ Felise 20. Joel Edwards 21. Ava Seumanufagai

Ins: Ava Seumanufagai, JJ Felise, Joel Edwards, Josh Aloiai

Outs: None

Originally published as LIVE: NRL teams round 22

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