Meanwhile, superstar Kalyn Ponga has been named to return for the Newcastle Knights after duo Dylan Brown and Dylan Lucas have been ruled out for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n
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Read on for the Round 21 team lists!<\/p>\n
THURSDAY JULY 30<\/p>\n
North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters, 7:50pm @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium<\/p>\n
Cowboys Team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Jaxon Purdue 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Soni Luke 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Ethan King 15. John Bateman 16. Matthew Lodge 17. Coen Hess 18. Sam McIntyre 19. Kaiden Lahrs 20. Kai O\u2019Donnell 21. Liam Sutton 22. Ronald Philitoga<\/p>\n
Analysis: The Cowboys will be without dummy-half Reed Mahoney (concussion) and New Zealand international Griffin Neame (suspension) this week, meaning there will be two new faces in the starting side. One of these will be Soni Luke who will start in the No.9 jersey, while Thomas Mikaele shifts from the bench into the front-row. The absence of the star duo opens up the door for English international John Bateman (hamstring) to come back into the side, while rookie KaidenLahrs has been named on the six-man interchange bench and could play his first NRL match since Round 3.<\/p>\n
Roosters Team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Tommy Talau 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Nat Butcher 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Egan Butcher 17. Taylor Losalu 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Reece Foley 20. Tom Rodwell 21. Benaiah Ioelu 22. Delasalle Vaa<\/p>\n
Analysis: The Roosters have confirmed that Daniel Tupou (shoulder) will be sidelined for approximately the next five weeks. This allows Tommy Talau to take over from him on the wing, while Hugo Savala has been named to replace BillySmith in the centres. Reece Foley is the new face on the extended six-man bench as he looks to get another NRL appearance under his belt.<\/p>\n
Tupou out for 5 weeks with injury | 00:21<\/p>\n
FRIDAY JULY 31<\/p>\n
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins, 6pm @ WIN Stadium<\/p>\n
Dragons Team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Tyrell Sloan 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Luciano Leilua 16. Josh Kerr 17. Jacob Halangahu 18. Moses Suli 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Emre Guler 21. Christian Tuipulotu 22. Jacob Webster<\/p>\n
Analysis: New full-time Dragons head coach Dean Young has opted to make no changes to his starting side for this week\u2019s match. Sticking with the same starting 13, he has also only made one change to the interchange bench with MosesSuli returning in favour of Emre Guler who drops to the reserves.<\/p>\n
Dolphins Team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Brad Schneider 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Max Plath 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Ray Stone 19. Jake Averillo 20. Brian Pouniu 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Isaiya Katoa<\/p>\n
Analysis: The return of NSW Blues outside back Jack Bostock (concussion) sees him slot straight back into the starting back-line with Tevita Naufahu making way. Bostock isn\u2019t the only return for Round 22 with Jake Averillo (ribs) and RayStone (shoulder) being named on the extended six-man bench after stints on the sidelines with injury. Meanwhile, star halfback Isaiya Katoa has been named among the reserves and could potentially be a late inclusion. If unavailable, he will return the following round.<\/p>\n
Katoa almost fit for Dolphins return | 01:56<\/p>\n
Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 8pm @ AAMI Park<\/p>\n
Storm Team: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 3. Manaia Waitere 4. Nick Meaney 5. Moses Leo 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Trent Toelau 10. Josh King 11. Cooper Clarke 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Trent Loiero 14. Hayden Watson 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Shawn Blore 18. Joe Chan 19. Angus Hinchey 20. Davvy Moale 21. Stanley Huen 22. Jai Bowden<\/p>\n
Analysis: A hamstring injury to Harry Grant means Under-19s State of Origin man of the match Hayden Watson is in line to make his NRL first-grade debut off the interchange bench. Able to play in the halves or at hooker, Watson is set to play a one-two punch with Trent Toelau, who has been named to start. Meanwhile, Jack Howarth has been dropped from the centres as he faces an uncertain future at the Storm amid links to the Parramatta Eels. Howarth has been replaced by ManaiaWaitere, while both Shawn Blore and Joe Chan have been added to the six-man bench.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs Team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jethro Rinakama 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Harry Hayes 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Jed Reardon 20. Sean O\u2019Sullivan 21. Lipoi Hopoi 22. Jake Turpin 23. Jonathan Sua<\/p>\n
Analysis: Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has decided to make no changes to his starting side, meaning Stephen Crichton and Lachlan Galvin will remain as the halves pairing. In fact, the only change that Ciraldo has made for this week is to name former Queensland Maroons utility Kurt Mann (facial injury) on the bench in favour of rookie forward Alekolasami (AJ) Jones.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs back Crichton-Galvin combo | 00:56<\/p>\n
MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n
TALKING POINTS:Forgotten part of Tigers mess; Wayne\u2019s looming contract call<\/a><\/p>\n CRAWLS: \u2018Get over it\u2019:Why Tigers, and NRL, must draw line in sand with Doueihi<\/a><\/p>\n DOUEIHI LANDING SPOTS:Big Madge hint… and rival to land bitter Benji blow<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018SHOCK THE NRL\u2019:Exiled star\u2019s rugby league return confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n SATURDAY AUGUST 1<\/p>\n Gold Coast Titans vs Warriors, 3pm @ Cbus Super Stadium<\/p>\n Titans Team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Dean Ieremia 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Zane Harrison 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Tino Fa\u2019asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Josh Patston 16. Klese Haas 17. Cooper Bai 18. Sam Verrills 19. Lachlan Ilias 20. Jaylan De Groot 21. Adam Christensen 22. Jett Liu<\/p>\n Analysis: Superstar QLD Maroons representative and English international AJ Brimson (concussion) returns after a one-week stint on the sidelines and comes straight back into the centres with Jaylan De Groot dropping to the reserves. Energetic and livewire forward Kurtin Morrin (leg) also makes his return but will do so via the six-man bench with Siale Faemani the unlikely candidate to drop out of the squad.<\/p>\n Warriors Team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Leka Halasima 18. Luke Metcalf 20. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 21. Rocco Berry 22. Luke Laulilii 23. Jacob Auloa<\/p>\n Analysis: A foot injury to Taine Tuaupiki means veteran Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will return to the fullback position and will wear the No.1 jumper on his back. This change opens up a vacant spot on the six-man interchange bench, which has been taken by versatile forward Eddie Ieremia-Toeava after he was a late omission from last week\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n ‘A lot of things I regret now’ | 01:41<\/p>\n Penrith Panthers vs Canberra Raiders, 5.30pm @ Glen Willow Oval<\/p>\n Panthers Team: 1. Jaxen Edgar 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To\u2019o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali\u2019i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Billy Scott 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Liam Henry 17. Billy Phillips 18. Izack Tago 19. Jack Cole 20. Blaize Talagi 21. Luron Patea 22. Kalani Leuluai-going<\/p>\n Analysis: Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has made the bombshell call to axe Blaize Talagi from the halves after several poor defensive efforts over the past few weeks. Talagi\u2019s axing coincides with Jack Cogger (suspension) returning to the line-up but instead of coming off the bench he will accompany future Immortal NathanCleary in the halves. That is the only change made by the Panthers this week as rookie Jaxen Edgar remains in the fullback spot due to Dylan Edwards (shoulder) remaining on the sidelines with injury<\/p>\n Raiders Team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Owen Pattie 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Zac Hosking 12. Ata Mariota 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Matt Nicholson 16. Josh Papali\u2019i 17. Daine Laurie 18. Sebastian Kris 19. Joseph Roddy 20. Coby Black 21. Savelio Tamale 22. Vena Patuki-Case<\/p>\n Analysis: The Raiders have only made two changes for this week, with Owen Pattie (suspension) and Joe Roddy coming into the side. The former will replace Tom Starling in the No.9 jumper, with the veteran returning to the interchange bench and former Knight Jayden Brailley dropping out of the squad. Meanwhile, the latter enters the side for rookie Vena Patuki-Case in a direct swap.<\/p>\n Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!<\/a>!<\/p>\n Hynes joins SNMJ after HUGE Sharks win | 03:51<\/p>\n Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights, 7.35pm @ Suncorp Stadium<\/p>\n Broncos Team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Grant Anderson 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Va\u2019a Semu 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Ben Talty 16. Jaiyden Hunt 17. Ben Hunt 18. Luke Gale 19. Hayze Perham 20. Gehamat Shibasaki 21. Jesse Arthars 22. Joshua Coric<\/p>\n Analysis: The Broncos have confirmed that forward Preston Riki (syndesmosis) will miss the remainder of the season as he prepares to go under the knife. His absence will allow rookie Va\u2019a Semu to start in the front-row for the first time in his young career, while Jaiyden Hunt joins the bench. That isn\u2019t the only change with coach Michael Maguire deciding to axe Australian Kangaroos Gehemat Shibasaki with Deine Mariner taking his spot in the centres and Grant Anderson earning a call-up. <\/p>\n Knights Team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Cody Hopwood 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Francis Manuleleua 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Thomas Cant 17. Brodie Jones 18. Fletcher Hunt 19. Lachlan Crouch 20. Toby Winter 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Connor Votano<\/p>\n Analysis: They may be without Dylan Brown (ACL) and Dylan Lucas (ankle) for the remainder of the season but they have received a massive boost with skipper Kalyn Ponga (quad) returning after being a late omission from last week\u2019s match. Ponga\u2019s return allows Fletcher Sharpe to shift back into the five-eighth role alongside Sandon Smith as the new halves pairing. Veteran centre Dane Gagai (calf) and back-rower Jermaine McEwen (hamstring) have also both been named to return meaning Fletcher Hunt and Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana will drop out.<\/p>\n ‘They could have won this comp’ | 02:47<\/p>\n SUNDAY AUGUST 2<\/p>\n Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2pm @ Ocean Protect Stadium<\/p>\n Sharks Team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Billy Burns 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Jesse Colquhoun 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Jayden Berrell 20. Braden Hamlin-Uele 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Niwhai Puru<\/p>\n Analysis: Only one change has been made by Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon with Thomas Hazelton (back) returning to the starting front-row from injury. His inclusion pushes Oregon Kaufusi back to the six-man bench – alongside Jesse Colquhoun – while Tuku Hau Tapuha is the man to make way.<\/p>\n Rabbitohs Team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Siegwalt 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Ashton Ward 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. John Radel 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Jye Gray 15. Jamie Humphreys 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Sean Keppie 18. Jayden Sullivan 19. Edward Kosi 20. Thomas Fletcher 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Adam Elliott<\/p>\n Analysis: Despite battling a calf injury last week against the Melbourne Storm, Brandon Smith has been named to feature in this week\u2019s match against the Sharks. Meanwhile, Sean Keppie (thumb) is listed on the six-man interchange bench and will make his return with versatile forward Bronson Garlick dropping out of the side. TallisDuncan (hamstring) and AdamElliott (knee) have both been named among the reserves and could be late inclusions if they pass fitness tests later in the week.<\/p>\n Sharks finally Premiership contenders? | 03:35<\/p>\n Wests Tigers vs Parramatta, 4.05pm @ CommBank Stadium<\/p>\n Tigers Team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Junior Tupou 3. Heamasi Makasini 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Sunia Turuva 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Sione Fainu 13. Alex Twal 14. Heath Mason 15. Charlie Murray 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Tony Sukkar 18. Tristan Hope 19. Starford To\u2019a 20. Javon Andrews 21. Ethan Roberts 22. Bunty Afoa<\/p>\n Analysis: The Wests Tigers have made the bombshell decision to name Adam Doueihi in the No.7 jersey, just days after he self-withdrew from last week\u2019s match against the Canberra Raiders. Doueihi\u2019s return to the line-up comes despite reports emerging that the talented playmaker is set to walk out on the club<\/a> due to his strained relationship with coach Benji Marshall. \u201cI can\u2019t believe they are going to bring him back… I don\u2019t know how that happens,\u201d CODE Sports Brent Read said on NRL 360. It also comes after he returned to training on Tuesday morning<\/a>, following a tumultuous few days. Doueihi was seen in good spirits with coach Benji Marshall at Tigers HQ and in a funny moment teammate Jarome Luai joked that his teammates are \u201call off him\u201d according to Fox League\u2019s Cody Kaye. \u201cWe\u2019re all off him. He\u2019s a gronk,\u201d Luai quipped. However, it isn\u2019t clear whether Doueihi will remain at the club, with the Perth Bears understood to be monitoring his services<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Lebanon international enters the side for rookie Javon Andrews who has been dropped to the reserves. Faaletino Tavana, Bunty Afoa, Ethan Roberts and rising dummy-half Jared Haywood have also been dropped for this week\u2019s match. Heamasi Makasini and Sione Fainu return to the starting side, while CharlieMurray, TristanHope and TonySukkar are the new names on the six-man bench.<\/p>\n Eels Team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Brian Kelly 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Sam Tuivaiti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Jack Williams 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Junior Paulo 16. Teancum Brown 17. Harrison Edwards 18. Joash Papali\u2019i 19. Toni Mataele 20. Araz Nanva 21. Ryley Smith 22. 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