R360 boss breaks silence with stunning claim on NRL<\/a><\/p>\nDavid Fifita forms a new edge partnership with Latrell Mitchell at Souths.Source: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n
PANTHERS<\/p>\n
1. Dylan Edwards<\/p>\n
2. Paul Alamoti<\/p>\n
3. Izack Tago<\/p>\n
4. Casey McLean <\/p>\n
5. Brian To\u2019o <\/p>\n
6. Blaize Talagi <\/p>\n
7. Nathan Cleary <\/p>\n
8. Moses Leota <\/p>\n
9. Mitch Kenny <\/p>\n
10. Lindsay Smith <\/p>\n
11. Scott Sorensen <\/p>\n
12. Liam Martin <\/p>\n
13. Isaah Yeo <\/p>\n
14. Jack Cogger<\/p>\n
15. Liam Henry <\/p>\n
16. Isaiah Papali\u2019i <\/p>\n
17. Luke Garner <\/p>\n
Best 17: Dylan Edwards will be the No.1, with Paul Alamoti and Brian To\u2019o on the wings. Izack Tago and Casey McLean will be the centre pairing, with Nathan Cleary and Blaize Talagi a lock for the halves. The props will be Moses Leota and Lindsay Smith, with Mitch Kenny a certainty at hooker. Scott Sorensen and Liam Martin will be the second row pairing, with skipper Isaah Yeo at lock. Jack Cogger returns to the team as the bench utility, with Bear-bound prop Liam Henry and versatile second-rowers Isaiah Papali\u2019i and Luke Garner completing the bench. <\/p>\n
Clubs reject proposed rule changes | 00:42<\/p>\n
BRONCOS<\/p>\n
1. Reece Walsh<\/p>\n
2. Deine Mariner<\/p>\n
3. Kotoni Staggs<\/p>\n
4. Gehamat Shibasaki<\/p>\n
5. Josiah Karapani<\/p>\n
6. Ezra Mam<\/p>\n
7. Adam Reynolds<\/p>\n
8. Xavier Willison<\/p>\n
9. Ben Hunt<\/p>\n
10. Payne Haas<\/p>\n
11. Brendan Piakura<\/p>\n
12. Jordan Riki<\/p>\n
13. Patrick Carrigan<\/p>\n
14. Billy Walters<\/p>\n
15. Ben Talty<\/p>\n
16. Corey Jensen <\/p>\n
17. Benjamin Te Kura <\/p>\n
Best 17:Superstar Reece Walsh will wear the No.1 again, with Deine Mariner and Josiah Karapani on the wings and Jesse Arthars the unlucky man out. Kotoni Staggs and Gehamat Shibasaki will again form a devastating centre combination. Ezra Mam is set to rejoin Adam Reynolds in the halves in 2026, after coming off the bench in the Grand Final. That will see Ben Hunt shift to hooker full-time, with Xavier Willison and Payne Haas either side of him in the scrum. Brendan Piakura and Jordan Riki are the starting second-rowers, with Patrick Carrigan to lock the scrum. Billy Walters will be the bench utility when he returns from injury to fill Mam\u2019s void on the bench, with title hero Cory Paix the unlucky man out. Corey Jensen shifts to the bench, with back-rower Ben Talty and young prop Benjamin Te Kura rounding out the forwards rotation. <\/p>\n
Ezra Mam will return to five-eighth in a reshuffle Broncos spine.Source: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n
BULLDOGS<\/p>\n
1. Connor Tracey<\/p>\n
2. Marcelo Montoya<\/p>\n
3. Bronson Xerri<\/p>\n
4. Stephen Crichton<\/p>\n
5. Jacob Kiraz<\/p>\n
6. Matt Burton<\/p>\n
7. Lachlan Galvin<\/p>\n
8. Max King<\/p>\n
9. Bailey Hayward<\/p>\n
10. Leo Thompson<\/p>\n
11. Viliame Kikau<\/p>\n
12. Jacob Preston<\/p>\n
13. Jaeman Salmon<\/p>\n
14. Kurt Mann <\/p>\n
15. Josh Curran<\/p>\n
16. Sitili Tupouniua<\/p>\n
17. Harry Hayes<\/p>\n
Best 17:Connor Tracey will wear the No.1, with Jacob Kiraz and Marcelo Montoya on the wings. Skipper Stephen Crichton will be partnered by Bronson Xerri in the centres, with Matt Burton and Lachlan Galvin in the halves. Bailey Hayward shifts to hooker full-time, with Max King and new recruit Leo Thompson starting up front. Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston will be the second-rowers with Jaeman Salmon locking the scrum. Veteran Kurt Mann is the ideal bench utility, with Josh Curran covering prop and second row and versatile back-rowers Sitili Tupouniua and Harry Hayes rounding out the bench. <\/p>\n
Broncos return to training for 26 season | 00:57<\/p>\n
ROOSTERS<\/p>\n
1. James Tedesco <\/p>\n
2. Daniel Tupou<\/p>\n
3. Billy Smith <\/p>\n
4. Robert Toia<\/p>\n
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase <\/p>\n
6. Daly Cherry-Evans <\/p>\n
7. Sam Walker<\/p>\n
8. Spencer Leniu<\/p>\n
9. Reece Robson <\/p>\n
10. Lindsay Collins<\/p>\n
11. Angus Crichton <\/p>\n
12. Nat Butcher<\/p>\n
13. Naufahu Whyte <\/p>\n
14. Connor Watson<\/p>\n
15. Siua Wong <\/p>\n
16. Egan Butcher<\/p>\n
17. Blake Steep<\/p>\n
Best 17: Skipper James Tedesco will be the fullback with veteran Daniel Tupou and Mark Nawaqanitawase on the flanks. Billy Smith edges out new recruit Tommy Talau to partner Robert Toia in the centres. Star signing Daly Cherry-Evans will shift to five-eighth with Sam Walker holding onto the No.7 jersey and Hugo Savala the unlucky man to drop out. While Walker is set to start at halfback it remains to be seen whether it will be Cherry-Evans steering the Roosters around the park. Origin stars Spencer Leniu and Lindsay Collins will start up front, with new recruit Reece Robson at hooker. Angus Crichton and Nat Butcher start in the back row, with Naufahu Whyte at lock. Connor Watson shifts to bench utility, with promising hooker Benaiah Ioelu the unlucky rake to miss out. Whyte\u2019s ability to play prop allows coach Trent Robinson to play three back-rowers in Siua Wong, Egan Butcher and Blake Steep on the bench. <\/p>\n
Daly Cherry-Evans joins a new look Roosters spine.Source: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n
WESTS TIGERS<\/p>\n
1. Jahream Bula <\/p>\n
2. Sunia Turuva<\/p>\n
3. Taylan May <\/p>\n
4. Starford To\u2019a<\/p>\n
5. Jeral Skelton<\/p>\n
6. Jarome Luai<\/p>\n
7. Adam Doueihi<\/p>\n
8. Terrell May <\/p>\n
9. Api Koroisau <\/p>\n
10. Fonua Pole <\/p>\n
11. Samuela Fainu<\/p>\n
12. Kai Pearce-Paul<\/p>\n
13. Alex Twal<\/p>\n
14. Latu Fainu<\/p>\n
15. Sione Fainu<\/p>\n
16. Alex Seyfarth<\/p>\n
17. Royce Hunt<\/p>\n
Best 17: Jahream Bula will be the fullback in between Sunia Turuva and Jeral Skelton on the wings, with prodigy Heamasi Makasini having to bide his time. Taylan May and Starford To\u2019a will be the centre partnership, with Jarome Luai and Adam Doueihi in the halves. Terrell May and Fonua Pole start up front, with skipper Api Koroisau at hooker. New recruit Kai Pearce-Paul joins Samuela Fainu in the second row, with Alex Twal locking the scrum. Latu Fainu makes an ideal bench utility, with prop Royce Hunt and back-rowers Sione Fainu and Alex Seyfarth completing the bench. <\/p>\n
NAS keen to exact revenge on Latimore | 01:04<\/p>\n
EELS<\/p>\n
1. Isaiah Iongi<\/p>\n
2. Sean Russell<\/p>\n
3. Will Penisini<\/p>\n
4. Brian Kelly<\/p>\n
5. Josh Addo-Carr<\/p>\n
6. Jonah Pezet<\/p>\n
7. Mitchell Moses<\/p>\n
8. Junior Paulo<\/p>\n
9. Ryley Smith<\/p>\n
10. Jack de Belin<\/p>\n
11. Jack Williams<\/p>\n
12. Kelma Tuilagi<\/p>\n
13. J\u2019maine Hopgood <\/p>\n
14. Tallyn Da Silva<\/p>\n
15. Dylan Walker<\/p>\n
16. Sam Tuivaiti<\/p>\n
17. Charlie Guymer<\/p>\n
Best 17: After his breakout year Isaiah Iongi is a lock for the fullback spot, with Sean Russell and Josh Addo-Carr on the wings and Bailey Simonsson unlucky to miss out. New recruit Brian Kelly will join Will Penisini in a new look centre pairing after switching fromt he Titgans. Star recruit Jonah Pezet will be the five-eighth alongside halfback and skipper Mitchell Moses, with Joash Papalii unluckly to miss the 17. New recruit Jack de Belin partners skipper Junior Paulo up front, with Ryley Smith edging Tallyn Da Silva at hooker, but they could swap by season\u2019s end, as the former Tigers gun develops his craft under Jason Ryles. Jack Williams and Kelma Tuilagi will be the second-rowers. with Origin star J\u2019maine Hopgood at lock. Da Silva will be the back-up hooker, with the versatile Dylan Walker covering lock, dummyhalf, centre and the halves. Prop Sam Tuivaiti and back-rower Charlie Guyer round out the bench, with Kitione Katogoa unlucky to miss the cut. <\/p>\n
Jonah Pezet will shake up the Eels spine.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n
KNIGHTS<\/p>\n
1. Kalyn Ponga<\/p>\n
2. Fletcher Sharpe<\/p>\n
3. Bradman Best<\/p>\n
4. Dane Gagai<\/p>\n
5. Dom Young<\/p>\n
6. Dylan Brown<\/p>\n
7. Sandon Smith<\/p>\n
8. Jacob Saifiti<\/p>\n
9. Phoenix Crossland<\/p>\n
10. Trey Mooney <\/p>\n
11. Jermaine McEwen<\/p>\n
12. Dylan Lucas <\/p>\n
13. Tyson Frizell <\/p>\n
14. Tyson Gamble<\/p>\n
15. Pasami Saulo <\/p>\n
16. Matthew Croker <\/p>\n
17. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana<\/p>\n
Best 17: Skipper Kalyn Ponga will be the fullback, with Fletcher Sharpe shifting from five-eighth to the wing to partner English star Dom Young and Greg Marzhew misses out. Bradman Best and Dane Gagai will be the centre combination, with a pair of new recruits in the halves in Dylan Brown at five-eighth and Sandon Smith at halfback. Another fresh recruit Trey Mooney will partner Jacob Saifiti in the front row, with New Zealand star Phoenix Crossland at hooker. Young gun Jermain McEwen and Dylan Lucas will be the second row pair, with veteran Tyson Frizell at lock. Tyson Gamble edges Matt Arthur to the bench utility role, while props Paisami Saulo and Matthew Croker and rising second-rower Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana round out the bench. <\/p>\n
Dylan Brown should be the Knights\u2019 five-eighth.Source: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n
DRAGONS<\/p>\n
1. Clint Gutherson<\/p>\n
2. Christian Tuipulotu<\/p>\n
3. Moses Suli<\/p>\n
4. Valentine Holmes<\/p>\n
5. Tyrell Sloan<\/p>\n
6. Kyle Flanagan<\/p>\n
7. Daniel Atkinson<\/p>\n
8. Toby Couchman<\/p>\n
9. Damien Cook<\/p>\n
10. Emre Guler<\/p>\n
11. Jaydn Su\u2019A<\/p>\n
12. Dylan Egan<\/p>\n
13. Hamish Stewart<\/p>\n
14. Jacob Liddle<\/p>\n
15. Josh Kerr <\/p>\n
16. Luciano Leilua <\/p>\n
17. Loko Pasifiki Tonga<\/p>\n
Best 17:Captain Clint Gutherson will wear the No.1, with Christian Tuipulotu and Tyrell Sloan on the wings. Sloan was on the outer last season, but there is no doubt the club need his try-scoring ability based on the squad they have at their disposal. Moses Suli and Valentine Holmes will be the centre pairing. New recruit Daniel Atkinson should wear the No.7 jersey, with Kyle Flanagan shifting back to five-eighth and Lyhkan King-Togia unlucky to miss out. Toby Couchman and Emre Guler start up front, with Damien Cook edging Jacob Liddle at hooker, but don\u2019t be surprised if they swap as the season goes on, with the former likely to retire at season\u2019s end. Jaydn Su\u2019A and Dylan Egan start in the second row, with Hamish Stewart at lock. Liddle will be the bench utility, with props Josh Kerr and X-factor young gun Loko Pasifiki Tonga and versatile back-rower Luciano Leilua completing the pine. <\/p>\n
Daniel Atkinson will shake up the Dragons halves.Source: Instagram<\/p>\n
RAIDERS<\/p>\n
1. Kaeo Weekes<\/p>\n
2. Savelio Tamale<\/p>\n
3. Matthew Timoko<\/p>\n
4. Sebastian Kris<\/p>\n
5. Xavier Savage<\/p>\n
6. Ethan Strange<\/p>\n
7. Ethan Sanders<\/p>\n
8. Josh Papalii<\/p>\n
9. Jayden Brailey<\/p>\n
10. Joe Tapine<\/p>\n
11. Hudson Young<\/p>\n
12. Zac Hosking<\/p>\n
13. Corey Horsburgh<\/p>\n
14. Tom Starling <\/p>\n
15. Morgan Smithies<\/p>\n
16. Simi Sasagi<\/p>\n
17. Ata Mariota<\/p>\n
Best 17: Kaeo Weekes will be the fullback, with Savelio Tamale and Xavier Savage on the wings. Matthew Timoko and Sebastian Kris will again be the centre pairing. Ethan Sanders edges Coby Black at halfback, with Ethan Strange a lock at five-eighth. Skipper Joe Tapine and Josh Papalii start up front, with new recruit Jayden Brailey at hooker pushing Tom Starling to the bench and young gun Owen Pattie the unlucky man out. Hudson Young and Zac Hosking will partner up in the second row, with Corey Horsburgh starting at lock. Starling is the utility, with prop Ata Mariota and versatile back-rowers Morgan Smithies and Simi Sasagi rounding out a strong bench for the defending minor premiers. <\/p>\n
Marshall-King set to miss season start | 00:28<\/p>\n
DOLPHINS<\/p>\n
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow<\/p>\n
2. Jamayne Isaako<\/p>\n
3. Selwyn Cobbo<\/p>\n
4. Herbie Farnworth<\/p>\n
5. Jack Bostock <\/p>\n
6. Kodi Nikorima<\/p>\n
7. Isaiya Katoa<\/p>\n
8. Daniel Saifiti<\/p>\n
9. Jeremy Marshall-King<\/p>\n
10. Thomas Flegler<\/p>\n
11. Felise Kaufusi<\/p>\n
12. Connelly Lemuelu<\/p>\n
13. Tom Gilbert <\/p>\n
14. Kurt Donoghoe <\/p>\n
15. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki<\/p>\n
16. Max Plath<\/p>\n
17. Morgan Knowles<\/p>\n
Best 17:Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will wear the No.1, with point-scoring machine Jamayne Isaako and Jack Bostock on the wings. New recruit Selwyn Cobbo will partner former Broncos teammate Herbie Farnworth in a new look centre pairing, with Jake Averillo missing out. Skipper Isaiya Katoa and Kodi Nikorima will be the halves, with Kurt Donoghoe having to settle for a bench spot. Daniel Safiti and Thomas Flegler return from injury to start in the front row, with Jeremy Marshall-King at hooker. Felise Kaufusi and Conelly Lemuelu start in the second row, with skipper Tom Gilbert locking the scrum. Donoghoe will be the bench utility, with new recruit Morgan Knowles joining versatile back-rowers Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and Max Plath on the pine. <\/p>\n
Selwyn Cobbo adds more class to a formidable Dolphins backline.Source: Instagram<\/p>\n
COWBOYS<\/p>\n
1. Scott Drinkwater<\/p>\n
2. Murray Taulagi<\/p>\n
3. Zac Laybutt<\/p>\n
4. Jaxon Purdue<\/p>\n
5. Robert Derby <\/p>\n
6. Jake Clifford <\/p>\n
7. Tom Dearden <\/p>\n
8. Jason Taumalolo<\/p>\n
9. Reed Mahoney<\/p>\n
10. Coen Hess<\/p>\n
11. Heilum Luki<\/p>\n
12. Jeremiah Nanai<\/p>\n
13. Reuben Cotter<\/p>\n
14. John Bateman<\/p>\n
15. Matt Lodge<\/p>\n
16. Sam McIntyre <\/p>\n
17. Griffin Neame <\/p>\n
Best 17: Scott Drinkwater will wear the No.1 jersey, with Murray Tualagi and Robert Derby on the wings. Zac Laybutt and Jaxon Purdue are the Cowboys\u2019 best centre pairing, despite the latter training at halfback this pre-season. Skipper Tom Dearden and Jake Clifford are the best halves pairing at this stage regardless of what numbers are on their back, but the captain is the incumbent Queensland No.7. Jason Taumalolo and Coen Hess should be the starting props after the retirement of Jordan McLean, with new recruit Reed Mahoney at hooker. Heilum Luki and Jeremiah Nanai start in the second row, with versatile Origin and Kangaroos star Reuben Cotter at lock. With Cotter also covering hooker and Mahoney able to play 80 minutes, the Cowboys can afford to carry four forwards on the bench, with new recruit Matt Lodge set to be one of them. John Bateman, Griffin Neame and Sam McIntyre round out the forwards rotation. <\/p>\n
Reed Mahoney replaces Reece Robson as Cowboys hooker.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n
SHARKS<\/p>\n
1. William Kennedy <\/p>\n
2. Sione Katoa <\/p>\n
3. Jesse Ramien <\/p>\n
4. KL Iro<\/p>\n
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo<\/p>\n
6. Braydon Trindall <\/p>\n
7. Nicho Hynes<\/p>\n
8. Addin Fonua-Blake<\/p>\n
9. Blayke Brailey<\/p>\n
10. Toby Rudolf<\/p>\n
11. Briton Nikora<\/p>\n
12. Teig Wilton <\/p>\n
13. Cameron McInnes<\/p>\n
14. Siosifa Talakai<\/p>\n
15. Jesse Colquhoun<\/p>\n
16. Braden Hamlin-Uele<\/p>\n
17. Thomas Hazelton<\/p>\n
Best 17: William Kennedy edges Liam Ison to the fullback role, with Sione Katoa and Ronaldo Mulitalo on the wings and Sam Stonestreet the unlucky man out. Jesse Ramien and KL Iro will be the centre pairing, with Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes in the halves. Addin Fonua-Blake and Toby Rudolf start up front, with skipper Blayke Brailey at hooker. Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton are the second-rowers, with Cameron McInnes at lock. With Brailey playing 80 minutes and McInnes able to cover hooker, the Sharks can carry four forwards on the bench. Versatile pair Siosifa Talakai and Jesse Colquhoun will be two of them, with props Braden Hamlin-Uele and Thomas Hazelton rounding out the bench and Billy Burns the unlucky man out. <\/p>\n
Curran signs on with Perth Bears | 00:31<\/p>\n
WARRIORS<\/p>\n
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad<\/p>\n
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak<\/p>\n
3. Rocco Berry<\/p>\n
4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck<\/p>\n
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira<\/p>\n
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita <\/p>\n
7. Luke Metcalf<\/p>\n
8. James Fisher-Harris<\/p>\n
9. Wayde Egan <\/p>\n
10. Mitch Barnett<\/p>\n
11. Kurt Capewell <\/p>\n
12. Leka Halasima<\/p>\n
13. Erin Clark<\/p>\n
14. Te Maire Martin <\/p>\n
15. Jacob Laban<\/p>\n
16. Morgan Gannon<\/p>\n
17. Marata Niukore <\/p>\n
Best 17: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will wear the No.1 jersey, with Taine Tuaupiki unlucky to miss out, while new recruit Alofiana Khan-Pereira joins Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in a new look wing pairing. That means Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifts back to centre to partner Rocco Berry, with Adam Pompey the odd man out. Luke Metcalf returns from injury to partner Chanel Harris-Tavita in the halves, with Te Maire Martin having to settle for a bench role. Skipper Mitch Barnett returns from a knee injury to partner James Fisher-Harris in the front row, with Wayde Egan at hooker. Veteran Kurt Capewell and young gun Leka Halasima combine in the second row, with Dally M lock of the year Erin Clark in the No.13. Martin is the bench utility just ahead of Samuel Healey, with new recruit Morgan Gannon joining fellow versatile back-rowers Jacob Laban and Marata Niukore on a strong bench. <\/p>\n
Koloamatangi to Dragons from 2027 | 00:39<\/p>\n
SEA EAGLES<\/p>\n
1. Tom Trbojevic<\/p>\n
2. Jason Saab<\/p>\n
3. Tolutau Koula<\/p>\n
4. Reuben Garrick<\/p>\n
5. Lehi Hopoate<\/p>\n
6. Luke Brooks<\/p>\n
7. Jamal Fogarty<\/p>\n
8. Taniela Paseka<\/p>\n
9. Jake Simpkin<\/p>\n
10. Jake Trbojevic<\/p>\n
11. Haumole Olakau\u2019atu<\/p>\n
12. Ben Trbojevic<\/p>\n
13. Kobe Hetherington<\/p>\n
14. Joey Walsh<\/p>\n
15. Ethan Bullemor<\/p>\n
16. Nathan Brown<\/p>\n
17. Siosiua Taukeiaho<\/p>\n
Best 17: New skipper Tom Trbojevic will wear the No.1, with Jason Saab and Lehi Hopoate on the wings, ahead of new recruit Blake Wilson. Tolutau Koula and Reuben Garrick will be the centre pairing. Five-eighth Luke Brooks and new recruit Jamal Fogarty will form a new look halves pairing after the departure of Daly Cherry-Evans, with Joey Walsh having to settle for a bench spot. New recruit Kobe Hetherington\u2019s arrival sees Jake Trbojevic partner Taniela Paseka up front after his return from an Achilles injury, while Jake Simpkin will start at hooker after the medical retirement of Lachlan Croker. Haumole Olakau\u2019atu and Ben Trbojevic start in the second row, with Hetherington in the No.13. Walsh gets the bench utility role just ahead of young gun Zaidas Muagututia and new recruit Zach Dockar-Clay. Versatile back-rowers Ethan Bullemor and Nathan Brown and veteran Siosiua Taukeiaho round out the bench, with Caleb Navale the unlucky man out. <\/p>\n
Jamal Fogarty replaces DCE as Manly halfback.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n
TITANS<\/p>\n
1. Keano Kini<\/p>\n
2. Jaylan De Groot <\/p>\n
3. Max Feagai<\/p>\n
4. Phillip Sami<\/p>\n
5. Jojo Fifita<\/p>\n
6. AJ Brimson<\/p>\n
7. Jayden Campbell<\/p>\n
8. Moeaki Fotuaika<\/p>\n
9. Sam Verrills<\/p>\n
10. Tino Fa\u2019asuamaleaui<\/p>\n
11. Klese Haas<\/p>\n
12. Beau Fermor<\/p>\n
13. Chris Randall<\/p>\n
14. Luke Sommerton<\/p>\n
15. Jaimin Joliffe<\/p>\n
16. Kurtis Morrin<\/p>\n
17. Josh Patston<\/p>\n
Best 17: New Zealand star Keano Kini will be the fullback after overcoming a neck injury, with Jaylan De Groot and Jojo Fifita on the flanks. Recruit Max Feagai joins Phillip Sami in a new look centre pairing, after the departure of Brian Kelly to the Eels. AJ Brimson will be at five-eighth, with Jayden Campbell edging out new recruit Lachlan Ilias and prodigy Zane Harrison to the No.7 jersey. Origin stars Moeaki Fotuaika and skipper Tino Fa\u2019asuamaleaui will bookend the front row spots, with Sam Verrills at hooker. Beau Fermor and Klese Haas combine in the second row, with the versatile Chad Randall locking the scrum. New recruit Luke Sommerton is the back-up hooker on the bench, with prop Jaimin Joliffe, former Bulldogs enforcer Kurtis Morrin and young gun Josh Patston completing the pine. <\/p>\n
Eli Katoa returns to training with Storm | 00:43<\/p>\n
STORM<\/p>\n
1. Sualauvi Fa\u2019alogo<\/p>\n
2. Will Warbrick<\/p>\n
3. Jack Howarth<\/p>\n
4. Nick Meaney<\/p>\n
5. Xavier Coates<\/p>\n
6. Cameron Munster<\/p>\n
7. Jahrome Hughes<\/p>\n
8. Stefano Utoikamanu<\/p>\n
9. Harry Grant<\/p>\n
10. Josh King<\/p>\n
11. Shawn Blore<\/p>\n
12. Ativalu Lisati<\/p>\n
13. Trent Loiero<\/p>\n
14. Tyran Wishart<\/p>\n
15. Davvy Moale <\/p>\n
16. Alec MacDonald <\/p>\n
17. Josiah Pahulu<\/p>\n
Best 17: Sualauvi Fa\u2019alogo replaces Ryan Papenhuyzen in the No.1 jersey full-time, with Will Warbrick and Xavier Coates on the wings. Nick Meaney and Jack Howarth will be the centres, unless Zac Lomax joins the club at some point, with a swap with the latter floated by the Eels. International stars Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes are a lock for the halves spots. Stefano Utoikamanu and Josh King will start up front, with skipper Harry Grant at hooker. Shawn Blore and Ativalu Lisati will be the second row pairing in the absence of the injured Eliesa Katoa, with Trent Loiero in the No.13 jersey. Tyran Wishart will be the bench utility in his final season before joining the Bears. 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