LIVE: Round 8 NRL teams

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Bryce Cartwright is set to return, Lachlan Coote’s injury gives Kalyn Ponga another week, Latrell Mitchell returns, Sam Burgess has been cleared at the judiciary.

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Check out the full Round 8 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.

RAIDERS v SEA EAGLES

6pm Friday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker (c) 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. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joe Tapine. Interchange: 14. Adam Clydsdale 15. Luke Bateman 16. Clay Priest 17. Sia Soliola 18. Dunamis Lui 19. Jordan Turner 20. Makahesi Makatoa 21. Lachlan Croker

Same 17 as last week.

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Dylan Walker 4. Brian Kelly 5. Akuila Uate 6. Blake Green 7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c) 8. Brenton Lawrence 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Frank Winterstein 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Jackson Hastings 16. Darcy Lussick 17. Addin Fonua-Blake 18. Nate Myles 19. Cameron Cullen 20. Matthew Wright 21. Shaun Lane

Martin Taupau (ribs) returns at prop, with Addin Fonua-Blake moving to the bench and Lloyd Perrett (sternum) out. Nate Myles has been included in an extended squad after being rested last week.

RABBITOHS v BRONCOS

7.50pm Friday at ANZ Stadium

Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Braidon Burns 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. Robert Jennings 5. Bryson Goodwin 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tom Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Kyle Turner 11. John Sutton 12. Angus Crichton 13. Sam Burgess (c). Interchange: 14. Robbie Farah 15. Jason Clark 16. Zane Musgrove 17. George Burgess 18. Robbie Rochow 19. Cameron Murray 20. Tyrell Fuimaono 21. Hymel Hunt

No changes, with Sam Burgess named ahead of his trip to the judiciary.

Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd (c) 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Kodi Nikorima 8. Korbin Sims 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh McGuire. Interchange: 14. Alex Glenn 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Herman Ese’ese 17. David Mead 18. Todd Murphy 19. George Fai 20. Jamayne Isaako 21. Jonus Pearson

Joe Ofahengaue gets the nod over George Fai for a spot on the Broncos bench with Tevita Pangai Jr ruled out for 8-12 weeks. No other changes to last week’s line up.

EELS v PANTHERS

3pm Saturday at ANZ Stadium

Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Kirisome Auva’a 5. Josh Hoffman 6. Brad Takairangi 7. Corey Norman 8. Suaia Matagi 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10. Tim Mannah (c) 11. Manu Ma’u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Nathan Brown. Interchange: 14. Beau Scott (c) 15. Daniel Alvaro 16. Kenny Edwards 17. Siosaia Vave 18. David Gower 19. Will Smith 20. George Jennings 21. Marata Niukore

Kenny Edwards (disciplinary) returns on the bench after missing the first seven rounds. Peni Terepo drops out.

Panthers: 1. Matt Moylan 2. Waqa Blake 3. Dean Whare 4. Tyrone Peachey 5. Tyrone Watene Zelezniak 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Peter Wallace 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Isaah Yeo 12. James Fisher-Harris 13. Trent Merrin. Interchange: 14. Peta Hiku 15. Leilani Latu 16. Tim Browne 17. Moses Leota 18. Corey Harawira-Naera 19. Sitaleki Akauola 20. Viliame Kikau 21. Bryce Cartwright

Unchanged 17, with Bryce Cartwright and Corey Harawira-Naera named on an extended bench.

COWBOYS v KNIGHTS

5.30pm Saturday at 1300Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O’Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. John Asiata 7. Michael Morgan 8. Patrick Kaufusi 9. Blake Leary 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Coen Hess 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Ben Hampton 15. Ethan Lowe 16. Ben Spina 17. Corey Jensen 18. Sam Hoare 19. Ray Thompson 20. Javid Bowen 21. Braden Uele

Antonio Winterstein returns for the Cowboys, with Gideon Gela-Mosby dropping out of the side. Kalyn Ponga retains the fullback spot and John Asiata will wear 6 with Michael Morgan in 7. Coen Hess to start again.

Knights: 1. Brendan Elliot 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Nathan Ross 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson (c) 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Danny Levi 10. Josh Starling 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Sam Stone 13. Mitch Barnett. Interchange: 14. Luke Yates 15. Anthony Tupou 16. Jack Stockwell 17. Jacob Saifiti 18. Jaelen Feeney 19. Jacob Gagan 20. Josh King 21. Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Anthony Tupou returns on an extended bench while Sam Stone will start in place of the injured Jamie Buhrer.

SHARKS v TITANS

7.30pm Saturday at Southern Cross Group Stadium

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

No changes.

Titans: 1. Tyrone Roberts 2. Anthony Don 3. Dale Copley 4. Dan Sarginson 5. Tyronne Roberts-Davis 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Nathan Peats 10. Ryan James (c) 11. Chris McQueen 12. Chris Grevsmuhl 13. Ryan Simpkins. Interchange: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Joe Greenwood 16. Paterika Vaivai 17. Leivaha Pulu 18. Jarryd Hayne 19. Kevin Proctor 20. Konrad Hurrell 21 Morgan Boyle

Jarryd Hayne has been named in the 21-man squad and will be given until Friday to prove his fitness. Dale Copley will be right to play, with Chris Grevsmuhl the biggest concern with a groin injury. Konrad Hurrell and Kevin Proctor also in the 21.

TIGERS v BULLDOGS

4pm Sunday at ANZ Stadium

Tigers: 1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Michael Chee-Kam 4. Moses Suli 5. Kevin Naiqama 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Jack Littlejohn 8. Aaron Woods (c) 9. Matt McIlwrick 10. Ava Seumanufagi 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Elijah Taylor. Interchange: 14. Tim Grant 15. Sausao Sue 16. Joel Edwards 17. Jacob Liddle 18. JJ Felise 19. Kyle Lovett 20. Justin Hunt 21. Luke Brooks

Jamal Idris (hamstring) is out. Michael Chee Kam starts at centre. Joel Edwards joins the bench while Luke Brooks (hamstring) is included on the extended bench.

Bulldogs: 1. Brett Morris 2. Kerrod Holland 3. Josh Morris 4. Brenko Lee 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham (c) 11. Josh Jackson 12. Greg Eastwood 13. David Klemmer. Interchange: 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Adam Elliot 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 19. Francis Tualau 20. Matt Frawley 21. Renouf Toomaga 23. Reimis Smith

The now-customary ducks and drakes from Des Hasler, with boom rookie Matt Frawley named in the reserves, but expected to come into the 17 come game day. David Klemmer (ankle) returns in the back row, pushing Adam Elliot to the bench.

ROOSTERS v DRAGONS

4pm Tuesday at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Manu 4. Blake Ferguson 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend (c) 10. Isaac Liu 11. Boyd Cordner (c) 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Aidan Guerra. Interchange: 14. Zane Tetevano 15. Paul Carter 16. Kane Evans 17. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 18. Latrell Mitchell 19. Dylan Napa 20. Connor Watson 21. Lindsay Collins

Kane Evans replaces Ryan Matterson (ankle) on the bench.

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

Josh Dugan (hamstring) returns at fullback. Jason Nightingale shifts to the wing, Kurt Mann moves to the bench and Taane Milne drops out of the 17.

STORM v WARRIORS

7pm Tuesday at AAMI Park

Storm: 1. Billy Slater 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Cheyse Blair 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ryley Jacks 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith (c) 10. Jordan McLean 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane. Interchange: 14. Christian Welch 15. Tim Glasby 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Cameron Munster 18. Young Tonumaipea 19. Joe Stimson 20. Mark Nicholls 21. Tui Kamikamica

Cameron Munster is once again named on the bench with Ryley Jacks to start. Will Chambers returns to the starting side.

Warriors: 1.Roger Tuivasa-sheck 2. Blake Ayshford 3. David Fusitua 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Gavet 9. Issac Luke 10. Jacob Lillyman 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering. Interchange: 14. Nataniel Roache 15. Charlie Gubb 16. Ligi Sao 17. Sam Lisone 18. Ben Matulino 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Ata Hingano 22. Mason Lino

Ben Matulino returns on an extended bench. No other changes.

Originally published as LIVE: Round 8 NRL teams