Kotoni Staggs is back for the Broncos and Souths welcome back a flyer in a timely boost with another star ruled out, while the Panthers have pulled a shock halves pick.
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Read on for all of the NRL Teams for Round 4.
THURSDAY
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers, 8pm AEDT at Accor Stadium
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Sean Keppie 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Davvy Moale 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Tallis Duncan 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Siliva Havili 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Fletcher Myers 19. Lewis Dodd 20. Talanoa Penitani 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Salesi Ataata
Analysis: Antoher injury blow for luckless star Cambell Graham has seen him ruled out of the clash with the Panthers in a massive setback for Souths’ chances of springing an upset. Graham missed all of last season due to injury and has already had a couple of setbacks this season. Souths are a far better side with him in it, particularly in defence and they will face a big task with Isaiah Tass and Mikaele Ravalawa on the edge. Graham also needs to string some games together to push for an elusive Blues Origin debut after injury ruled him out the last couple of seasons. Graham is one of the best centres in the game at full fitness and has already played for his country, but if his injury struggles continue he could join the unwanted club of most talented players never to taste the Origin arena, especially given how blessed NSW are in his position. In a timely boost Alex Johnston returns from an Achilles injury that cut short his 2024 campaign. Johnston comes onto the wing with Tass shifting to centre. Johnston is just 18 tries short of Ken Irvine’s unbreakable record of 212 and if he stays fit you wouldn’t bet against him getting there this season, especially if Latrell MItchell can stay on the park for the rest of the season when he returns from injury. Wayne Bennett has also resisted the urge to shake up his halves, with Jamie Humphreys holding onto the No.7 jersey and Lewis Dodd remains in the reserves, despite hints he may switch Humphreys to lock and bring in Dodd for his Souths debut.
Panthers team: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Thomas Jenkins 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Trent Toelau 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Blaize Talagi 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner 18. Casey McLean 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Luron Patea 21. Luke Sommerton 22. Brad Schneider
Analysis: Fullback Daine Laurie has overcome a quad injury while Tom Jenkins moves to centre and Paul Alamoti shifts to the wing in a backline reshuffle as Casey McLean loses his spot. But the biggest talking point in this side was who Ivan Cleary named in the No.7 jersey, with Brad Schneider, Trent Toelau and Blaize Talagi all a chance of coming into the halves to partner Jack Cole. Toelau was the man to get the nod, marking a huge shift in Penrith’s playmaking pecking order. The 25-year-old made his NRL debut in 2024 after making the switch from the Storm to the Panthers, making his first appearance for his new club off the bench in 2021. It took four years from there for Toelau to earn a full-time NRL contract, playing off the bench in his 10 appearances to date. But then came his crowning moment, having been left in Australia while the Penrith squad travelled to Las Vegas for the NRL’s season opener. Toelau led a team littered with handfuls of NRL experience to a shock victory over the Sea Eagles, who admittedly were missing Daly Cherry-Evans and the Trbojevic brothers. Regardless, that clash was considered a monumental mismatch, but it was Toelau, with the No.7 on his back who delivered a playmaking masterclass, scoring a try and assisting two more four-pointers. Speaking after that game, Toelau explained he had picked up a lot during training with superstar halfback Nathan Cleary. “He’s awesome… to watch at training every day. I don’t say too much when I’m there, I just watch him,” Toelau said. “But to be behind the likes of him is an awesome learning experience. “Obviously I won’t be there for round one, but going forward I’d like to be in the 17.” Toelau has now achieved that goal, leapfrogging Brad Schneider who was Cleary’s deputy last season. Talagi, meanwhile, has been named as the bench utility. Interestingly though, Toelau has only played one NSW Cup game this season, and that appearance came in the centres with Talagi and Schneider preffered as the halves pairing at that time.
“NOT a knee jerk reaction” | 11:10
FRIDAY
Sydney Roosters vs Gold Coast Titans, 6pm AEDT at Allianz Stadium
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 4. Robert Toia 5. Dominic Young 6. Sandon Smith 7. Chad Townsend 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Zach Dockar-Clay 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Hugo Savala 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Lindsay Collins 18. Billy Smith 19. Makahesi Makatoa 20. Ethan King 21. Tyler Moriarty 22. Taylor Losalu
Analysis: Hooker Zach Dockar-Clay gets a start with Connor Watson (concussion) sidelined but Trent Robinson gets a big boost to his side with the return of Nat Butcher and Lindsay Collins via the bench as Makahesi Makatoa makes way.
Titans team: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Tony Francis 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. AJ Brimson 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Chris Randall 15. David Fifita 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Brock Gray 18. Arama Hau 19. Tom Weaver 20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 21. Tukimihia Simpkins 22. Ken Maumalo
Analysis: Excitement machine Keano Kini (neck) will meet with a specialist this week to determine the extent of his injury as Jaylan de Groot comes in for his second NRL game. Alofiana Khan-Pereira (hamstring) and big man Jaimin Jolliffe (calf) remain sidelined.
Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos, 8pm AEDT at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Max Plath 13. Tom Gilbert 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Oryn Keeley 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Ray Stone 18. Kenny Bromwich 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Josh Kerr 21. Max Feagai 22. Junior Tupou
Analysis: The Dolphins are still without a win three games into the season but rookie coach Kristian Woolf has stuck solid with the same 17 who surrendered a 12-point lead to the Wests Tigers last week. Kenny Bromwich is again the 18th man while Connelly Lemuelu (eye socket) is still a few weeks away.
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ben Hunt 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Billy Walters 15. Corey Jensen 16. Xavier Willison 17. Brendan Piakura 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Deine Mariner 20. Martin Taupau 21. Jaiyden Hunt 22. Jock Madden
Analysis: The Broncos returned to winning ways in the Queensland derby last weekend and now they’ve got a huge return for the Battle of Brisbane. Former NSW centre Kotoni Staggs (quad) comes back into the side as Deine Mariner cops the axe. Mariner had a breakout season last year but under new coach Michahel Maguire he’s fallen behind journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki in the pecking order.
DCE’s first hint he was leaving Manly | 06:19
SATURDAY
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Melbourne Storm, 3pm AEDT at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. Emre Guler 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. David Klemmer 16. Hamish Stewart 17. Dylan Egan 18. Mathew Feagai 19. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 20. Blake Lawrie 21. Tom Eisenhuth 22. Lyhkan King-Togia
Analysis: There would have been some nervous players after they surrendered a 24-12 lead in the 55th minute to lose to an undermanned Rabbitohs in the Dragons last hit-out. And their worries were justified with coach Shane Flanagan this week axing prop Blake Lawrie and backrower Raymond Faitala-Mariner. It was only 14 months ago that Lawrie declared his aspirations to play for New South Wales. Speaking of, former Blues and Kangaroos enforcer David Klemmer is the man who comes in for Lawrie via the bench as Toby Couchman returns to the starting side. Klemmer joined the club last week after being told by the Tigers he was free to leave his contract early. Rising backrower Dylan Egan will make his NRL debut as he replaces Faitala-Mariner on the bench. Moses Suli has overcome a rib injury to take his place in the centres, but will likely require a needle to get through the game.
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Grant Anderson 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Lazarus Vaalepu 18. Kane Bradley 19. Marion Seve 20. Keagan Russell-Smith 21. Sualauvi Faalogo 22. Angus Hinchey
Analysis: Mr Fix It Tyran Wishart has replaced reigning Dally M Medal winner Jahrome Hughes (hand) at halfback. Winger Grant Anderson shifts into the centres to replace Nick Meaney (jaw) as Will Warbrick (concussion) returns. Lazarus Vaalepu replaces big Nelson Asofa-Solomona (concussion) on the bench while Bronson Garlick also joins the pine.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders, 5.30pm AEDT at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. John Bateman 12. Kai O’Donnell 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Griffin Neame 17. Coen Hess 18. Harrison Edwards 19. Zac Laybutt 20. Thomas Duffy 21. Karl Lawton 22. Thomas Mikaele
Analysis: Zac Laybutt has returned from an ACL injury via the reserves and could play his first game since Round 5 last year. Todd Payten has stuck with the same 17 that lost to the Broncos with centre Viliami Vailea named to play despite failing to finish last week’s game due to an eye injury.
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Trey Mooney 17. Ata Mariota 18. Danny Levi 19. Jed Stuart 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Albert Hopoate 22. Adam Cook
Analysis: Joseph Tapine’s return from suspension sees Corey Horsburgh shift to lock and Trey Mooney to the bench. Englishman Morgan Smithies has been ruled out due to concussion.
Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 7.35pm AEDT at Sharks Stadium
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Toby Rudolf 22. Billy Burns
Analysis: Prop Tom Hazelton returns from a back injury for Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee) in the only change to the side that beat Souths. Siosifa Talakai has been named to play despite leaving the field with an ankle problem against the Rabbitohs.
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Blake Wilson 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Bailey Hayward 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Josh Curran 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Kurtis Morrin 19. Joseph O’Neill 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Jack Todd 22. Luke Smith 23. Jonathan Sua
Analysis: Coach Cameron Ciraldo has named the same 17 that beat the Eels in Round 3. Bailey Hayward retains the No.6 jersey after filling in for Matt Burton last week.
“If it’s not gonna be Manly, then who?” | 01:27
SUNDAY
Manly Sea Eagles vs Parramatta Eels, 4.05pm AEDT at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Clayton Faulalo 19. Jakob Arthur 20. Toafofoa Sipley 21. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 22. Dean Matterson
Analysis: Anthony Seibold has been handed a huge boost with Tom Trbojevic set to return after sitting out for a week due to hamstring tightness. Lehi Hopoate, after slotting into fullback, has been named on the wing with Clayton Faulalo the man to make way, being named at 18th man. Tanieal Paseka is also out due to an Achilles injury. His exclusion has seen Nathan Brown join the pine and Josh Aloiai start in the front row.
Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Sean Russell 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Zac Lomax 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Jack Williams 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Ryley Smith 15. Matt Doorey 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Dan Keir 18. Sam Tuivaiti 19. Charlie Guymer 20. Joash Papali’i 21. Ronald Volkman 22. Jordan Samrani
Analysis: Sean Russell has been recalled in place of two-gamer Jordan Samrani on the wing. Meanwhile, fellow rookie Sam Tuivaiti has been named 18th man. The barnstorming forward has been replaced by Dan Keir, having played six games during the 2024 season, this appearance marks his first this year.
Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors, 6.15pm AEDT at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Royce Hunt 16. Jack Bird 17. Sione Fainu 18. Latu Fainu 19. Heath Mason 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Tony Sukkar 22. Solomona Faataape
Analysis: In a huge boost, Jeral Skelton has been named to take the field. Initially, it looked like the gun winger would be set for a stint on the sidelines after going down with a hamstring injury in Round 3. But it was later revealed the injury wasn’t as severe as initially thought, while Samuela Fainu has also overcome injury concerns and has once again been named in the back row. Those two players were the only with concerns, meaning Benji Marshall has named an unchanged 17.
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Rocco Berry 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Adam Pompey 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Leka Halasima 18. Te Maire Martin 20. Jacob Laban 21. Samuel Healey 22. Bunty Afoa 23. Edward Kosi
Analysis: In a big blow, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury, with Adam Pompey the man to take his place on the wing, shifting one position wider. In the centres, Rocco Berry makes an NRL return, having been strong in NSW Cup to start the year, whilst also overcoming a shoulder injury. Andrew Webster has also once again remained with his halves pairing of Luke Metcalf and Chanel Harris-Tavita, with Te Maire Martin named as 18th man.
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