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Brisbane\u2019s hopes of winning the derby clash with the Dolphins have been rocked with star prop Payne Haas ruled out with a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n
The star forward suffered a knock to an AC joint in the 18-14 win over Melbourne and the Broncos have taken no risks with him ahead of what will be a gruelling season for the NSW and Samoa representative.<\/p>\n
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Payne Haas has been ruled out of the Broncos-Dolphins clash.Getty Images<\/p>\n
They do get captain Adam Reynolds back from a rib injury for Friday night\u2019s clash at Suncorp Stadium. The veteran has been named at halfback with Ben Hunt, who played No.7 against the Storm, reverting to the bench.<\/p>\n
New Zealand international Xavier Willison takes the place of Haas in the front row while barnstorming second-rower Brendan Piakura has been elevated to the starting side after shining off the bench against the Storm.<\/p>\n
Piakura\u2019s defensive clout and strong running game made a huge difference against Melbourne. It was his first game of the year after pre-season knee surgery.<\/p>\n
One of his main missions will be cutting down on the time and space of Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa, who is his side\u2019s linchpin.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a classy player and brings a lot to their team. If I can shut him down, that\u2019ll be very good for us,\u201d Piakura said.<\/p>\n
The club has also been rocked by news of Ben Te\u2019o\u2019s resignation from the coaching staff<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n AAP<\/p>\n Save<\/p>\n You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n