{"id":486024,"date":"2026-02-17T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/486024\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:53:11","slug":"dragons-confirm-squad-for-las-vegas-nrl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/486024\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragons confirm squad for Las Vegas – NRL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

The St George Illawarra Dragons<\/a> have confirmed their 22-man squad to travel to Las Vegas, with no major shocks outside of the selection of Blake Lawrie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lawrie had fallen out of favour with Flanagan during 2025, and it appeared as if he may be heading into his last season with the club; however, his trip to Las Vegas could see him earn a recall.<\/p>\n

His selection comes ahead of young forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga<\/a>, who has been left out.<\/p>\n

The Dragons have also selected Tyrell Sloan<\/a> as part of the squad, although that was more anticipated, with Sloan, Christian Tuipulotu<\/a>, David Fale<\/a>, Setu Tu<\/a> and Mathew Feagai<\/a> all travelling in pursuit of the wing spots.<\/p>\n

Valentine Holmes<\/a> and Moses Suli<\/a> are guaranteed to play in the centres unless injury strikes.<\/p>\n

Daniel Atkinson<\/a> and Kyle Flanagan<\/a> have both been included, with Lyhkan King-Togia<\/a> also travelling, while the middle forwards are led by recruit Josh Kerr<\/a>, experienced players in Hame Sele<\/a> and Emre Guler<\/a>, and young players the Couchman brothers and Hamish Stewart<\/a>, as well as the surprise selection of Lawrie.<\/p>\n

Jaydn Su’A<\/a>, Luciano Leilua<\/a> and Jacob Halangahu<\/a> have all been picked as options in the second row.<\/p>\n

The Dragons will clash with the Bulldogs in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 1 (AEDT), with kick-off set for 3:30pm.<\/p>\n

Dragons squad to play Bulldogs in Las Vegas<\/p>\n

Daniel Atkinson<\/a>
Damien Cook<\/a> (c)
Ryan Couchman<\/a>
Toby Couchman<\/a>
David Fale<\/a>
Mathew Feagai<\/a>
Kyle Flanagan<\/a>
Emre Guler<\/a>
Clint Gutherson<\/a> (c)
Jacob Halangahu<\/a>
Valentine Holmes<\/a>
Josh Kerr<\/a>
Lyhkan King-Togia<\/a>
Blake Lawrie<\/a>
Luciano Leilua<\/a>
Hame Sele<\/a>
Tyrell Sloan<\/a>
Hamish Stewart<\/a>
Jaydn Su’A<\/a>
Moses Suli<\/a>
Setu Tu<\/a>
Christian Tuipulotu<\/a><\/p>\n

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