The Rabbitohs have unleashed a new look halves pairing for their Charity Shield clash with the Dragons.
Meanwhile, the Eels have named a couple of new recruits in their first trial against the Sharks.
Read on for the NRL Teams for Trials week 2
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans at Kayo Stadium, 8:00pm AEDT
Dolphins team: 1. Jake Averillo 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Selwyn Cobbo 4. Brian Pouniu 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. John Fineanganofo 10. Tom Gilbert 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Felise Kaufusi 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Matthew Milson 17. Toby Batten 18. Noah Fien 19. Elijah Rasmussen 20. Lauloto Salei 21. Sebastian Su’a 22. Lewis Symonds 23. Callum Bowles 24. Sangstar Figota
Analysis: Englishman Morgan Knowles (lock) and former Bronco Selwyn Cobbo (centre) make their club debuts, while Thomas Flegler has been named on the bench for his long-awaited return from injury. Skipper Tom Gilbert returns from a shoulder injury, while No.7 Isaiya Katoa is partnered by new recruit Brad Schneider in the halves. Nathan Fien’s son Noah and Elijah Rasmussen and Zac Garton feature on the bench.
Titans team: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Sunny Kama 4. Max Feagai 5. Jenson Taumoepeau 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Zane Harrison 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Klese Haas 11. Arama Hau 12. Adam Christensen 13. Cooper Bai 14. Sam Verrills 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Jett Liu 17. Tukimihia Simpkins 18. Kyle Pickering 19. Max Bradbury 20. Bodhi Sharpley 21. Tony Francis 22. Dean Ieremia 23. Phoenix Steinwede 24. Brenton Baira
Analysis: Moeaki Fotuaika has been named to captain a side that includes recruits Luke Sommerton and Lachlan Ilias in the spine alongside prodigy Zane Harrison and rising fullback Jaylan De Groot. Centre Max Feagai and bench forward Kurt Morrin debut for the club, while train and triallist Dean Ieremia gets an opportunity. Young prop Jett Liu and Max Bradbury feature on the bench.
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13
Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm at Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan 5:30pm AEDT
Raiders team: 1. Chevy Stewart 2. Michael Asomua 3. Mark Tuialii 4. Savelio Tamale 5. Jed Stuart 6. Jalen Afamasaga 7. Daine Laurie 8. Samuel Hyne 9. Owen Pattie 10. Vena Patuki-Case 11. Matt Nicholson 12. Jordan Uta 13. Joseph Roddy 14. Malachi Smith 15. Sebastian Kris 16. Sione Finau 17. Jayze Tuigamala 18. Ethan Alaia 19. Kain Anderson 20. Shaun Packer 21. Myles Martin 22. Jake Clydsdale 23. Roman Tuaimau 24. Saxon Innes
Analysis: Recruit Daine Laurie strarts at halfback, with Savelio Tamale in the centres, Jed Stuart on the wing and Owen Pattie and Matty Nicholson starting in the pack. Seb Kris returns from a calf injury on the bench alongside promising young centre Kain Anderson. Young gun Joe Roddy will start at lock.
Storm team: 1. Hugo Peel 2. Luke Cesari 3. Marion Seve 4. Moses Leo 5. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 6. Eli Morris 7. Jordan Hamlin 8. Davvy Moale 9. Gabriel Satrick 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Ativalu Lisati 12. Cooper Clarke 13. Trent Loiero 14. Amare Milford 15. Zayvian Langkilde-Fale 16. Lazarus Vaalepu 17. Angus Hinchey 18. Preston Conn 19. Liam Williams 20. Jesse Rafferty 21. Mitchell Jennings 22. Amaziah Murgha 23. Waka Hammond 24. Alan Holten
Analysis: Recruits Davvy Moale and Jack Hetherington will make their first appearance in Storm colours, while Trent Loiero, Lazarus Vaalepu and Ativalu Lisati are in the pack. Marion Seve and Moses Leo feature in a backline with touch footy star Hugo Peel at fullback and teenagers Jordan Hamlin and Eli Morris in the halves. Peel and Morris were part of the Storm’s 2025 Jersey Flegg premiership winning team along with Preston Conn, Amaziah Murgah, Mitchell Jennings, Liam Williams, Gabriel Satrick, Angus Hinchey, Zayvian Langkidle-Fale and Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown who all feature against the Raiders.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers at BB Print Stadium, Mackay 8:00pm AEDT
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Matthew Lodge 17. John Bateman 18. Liam Sutton 19. Mason Barber 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Harrison Edwards 22. Jaxson Paulo 23. Robert Derby 24. Ethan King
Analysis: Big guns Scott Drinkwater, Tom Dearden, Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter all start, while star recruit Reed Mahoney and gun winger Murray Taulagi will also get a run. Heilum Luki backs up after returning from an ACL injury, while hooker Soni Luke and prop Matt Lodge debut for the club.
Panthers team: 1. Jaxen Edgar 2. Jesse McLean 3. Patrick Moimoi 4. Sione Fonua 5. Nick Murphy 6. Keahn Skipps 7. Kurt Falls 8. Delahia Wigmore 9. Billy Scott 10. Tobias Crosby 11. Zakauri Clarke 12. Kalani Going 13. Billy Phillips 14. Jenson Tuaoi 15. Jakeb Vailalo 16. Vea Tapa’atoutai 17. Harry Armstrong 18. Tuaomaliemavaitoelau Patea 19. Isaiah Scanlan 20. Hokafonu Lemoto 21. Jirah Liddiard 22. Braye Porter 23. Haami Loza 24. Josh Ruxton
Analysis: The Panthers have named a youthful side with Billy Scott, fullback Jaxen Edgar and prop Toby Crosby ones to watch. Former Warrior Kalani Going and 29-year-old playmaker Kurt Falls get a chance to impress after being named to start.
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14
New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles at McLean Park, Napier 1:40pm AEDT
Warriors team: 1. Geronimo Doyle 2. Haizyn Mellars 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Leka Halasima 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Luke Hanson 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Demitric Vaimauga 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Morgan Gannon 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 17. Kayliss Fatialofa 18. Makaia Tafua 20. Motu Pasikala 21. Rodney Tuipulotu Vea 22. Jack Thompson 23. Caelys-paul Putoko 24. Daeon Amituanai 25. Sio Kali
Analysis: Stars Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Kurt Capewell, Erin Clark and Ali Leiataua headline a powerful Warriors team. Tanah Boyd starts at halfback with Demitric Vaimauga at prop and Wayde Egan at hooker. Former Leeds back-rower Morgan Gannon makes his Warriors debut along with ex-Rabbitoh Haizyn Mellars on the wing. Back-rower Paea Sikuvea and centre Caelys Putoko are two young guns to watch.
Sea Eagles team: 1. Blake Metcalfe 2. Blake Wilson 3. Clayton Faulalo 4. Josh Feledy 5. Navren Willett 6. Onitoni Large 7. Joey Walsh 8. Simione Laiafi 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Paul Bryan 11. Jackson-levi Shereb-schmidt 12. Corey Waddell 13. Caleb Navale 14. Zaidas Muagututia 15. Hugo Hart 16. Viliami Fifita 17. Kylan Mafoa 18. Tyler Melrose 19. Andes Johansson 20. Benjamin Keene-o’keefe
Analysis: Teen sensations Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large start in the halves, with Australian Schoolboys giant Simione Laiafi starting at prop. Former Bulldog Blake Wilson makes his club debut on the wing, while ex-Dragon Viliame Fifita is on the bench. Brandon Wakeham and Corey Waddell will co-captain the side.
Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium, 3:50pm AEDT
Tigers team: 1. Heath Mason 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Heamasi Makasini 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Faaletino Tavana 6. Javon Andrews 7. Jock Madden 8. Kit Laulilii 9. Tristan Hope 10. Sione Fainu 11. Tony Sukkar 12. Pheonix Godinet 13. Charlie Murray 14. Jared Haywood 15. Jack Attard 16. Solomane Saukuru 17. Christian Taupau-Moors 18. Maxwell Taotua 19. Siotame Havea Jr 20. Lachlan Broederlow 21. Luke Jack 22. Iverson Matai 23. Logan Deininger 24. Mitchell Taotua
Analysis: To come.
Roosters team: 1. Rex Bassingthwaighte 2. Junior Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Tommy Talau 5. Tom Rodwell 6. Hugo Savala 7. Toby Rodwell 8. Egan Butcher 9. Benaiah Ioelu 10. Taylor Losalu 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Nat Butcher 13. Siua Wong 14. Delasalle Vaa 15. Jackson Stewart 16. Jaxson Allen 17. Itula Seve 18. Jake Elliott 19. Lachlan Dooner 20. Zac Sarfati 21. Reece Foley 22. Lui Lee 23. Kanaan Magele 24. Enzo Griffier 25. Aston Warwick
Analysis: To come.
Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury Bulldogs at McDonald Jones Stadium, 6:00pm AEDT
Knights team: 1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Dylan Brown 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Tyson Frizell 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Thomas Cant 13. Mathew Croker 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Jermaine McEwen 16. Elijah Leaumoana 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Brodie Jones 19. James Schiller 20. Wilson De Courcey 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Francis Manuleleua 23. Connor Votano
Analysis: Dylan Brown will make his first appearance as a Knights player against the Bulldogs, with Justin Holbrook wheeling out a stacked team for his team’s last pre-season trial. In the absence of Kalyn Ponga, Fletcher Sharpe will wear the No.1 jersey. In the absence of Dane Gagai due to a hamstring injury, Fletcher Hunt slots into the centres alongside Greg Marzhew, Bradman Best and Dom Young. Tyson Frizell has been named at prop, packing the scrum in the front row with Jacob Saifiti. Phoenix Crossland start at hooker, with Tyson Gamble named as a utility while Dylan Lucas and Thomas Cant are the Knights edge forwards. Mat Croker rounds out the team, with Jermaine McEwen named on the bench. Trey Mooney is absent after being selected in the All Stars clash.
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jonathan Sua 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Harry Hayes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Josh Curran 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jake Turpin 21. Taye Cochrane 22. Cooper Toy 23. Raymond Puru 24. Jed Reardon 25. Alekolasimi Jones 26. Aaymon Fitzgibbon
Analysis: Cameron Ciraldo has named what looks to be his starting side for his side’s Las Vegas trip, with Lachlan Galvin and Matt Burton in the halves. Connor Tracey, Johnathan Sua, Bronson Xerri, Stephen Crichton and Enari Tuala make up the backline in the absence of Jacob Kiraz. In the forwards, Leo Thompson will represent the Maori All Stars this weekend with Harry Hayes joining Max King in the front row. Bailey Hayward starts at hooker, with Jacob Preston, Viliame Kikau and Jaeman Salmon rounding out the starting forward pack. As usual Kurt Mann wears the No.14 alongside a stacked bench. Sean O’Sullivan has been named on the extended bench, alongside Aaymon Fitzgibbon.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at WIN Stadium, 8:10pm AEDT
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Setu Tu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hame Sele 14. Hamish Stewart 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Ryan Couchman 17. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 18. Tyrell Sloan 19. Mathew Feagai 20. David Fale 21. Lyhkan King-Togia 22. Kade Reed 23. Jacob Halangahu 24. Hayden Buchanan
Analysis: Shane Flanagan has rolled out the big guns for his side’s final trial, naming what could be his starting 17 for his side’s Las Vegas venture. Clint Gutherson, Val Holmes, Damien Cook and the new halves pairing of Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson will turn out against the Rabbitohs. Meanwhile, new recruit Setu Tu looks to have won a spot on the wing over fellow signing David Fale, with Christian Tuipulotu named on the other edge. Hame Sele has been named at lock, while Toby Couchman and Emre Guler partner in the front row.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 3. Talanoa Penitani 4. Latrell Siegwalt 5. Jordi Mazzone 6. Ashton Ward 7. Jonah Glover 8. Salesi Ataata 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Lachlan Hubner 11. Thomas Fletcher 12. Max Mccarthy 13. Bronson Garlick 14. Jamie Humphreys 15. Tevita Tatola 16. Sean Keppie 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Matthew Humphries 19. John Radel 20. Tim Johannssen 21. Elijah Keung 22. Jay Kirk 23. Nazareth Taua 24. William Afualo
Analysis: Wayne Bennett has named a largely inexperienced side for his team’s first trial, with former Dragons fullback Matt Dufty wearing the No.1 jersey against his former club. Broncos recruit Latrell Siegwalt has been named in the centres, while Ashton Ward also partners former Dragons playmaker Jonah Glover in the halves. Peter Mamouzelos wears the No.9, while Storm signing Broncos Garlick will start at lock. On the bench, a host of first graders have been named include Jamie Humphreys, Tevita Tatola, Sean Keppie and Liam Le Blanc.
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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15
Cronulla Sharks vs Parramatta Eels at Henson Park, 6:00pm AEDT
Sharks team: 1. Liam Ison 2. Kristian Dixon 3. Chris Veaila 4. Michael Gabrael 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Riley Pollard 7. Niwhai Puru 8. Braeden Uele 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Billy Burns 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Toby Rudolf 14. Riley Jones 15. Bradley Fearnley 16. Felix Faatili 17. Harrison Hassett 18. Samuel McCulloch 19. Jaxon Lavender 20. Taj Ford 21. Xavier Cacciotti 22. Alex Challenor 23. Nikora Williams 24. Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa
Analysis: Riley Pollard and Niwhai Puru have been named in the halves in the All Stars absence of Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall. Toby Rudolf, Billy Burns, Siosifa Talakai, Braden Uele and Tom Hazelton have all been named, making up a strong forward pack. Rising fullback Liam Ison gets a big opportunity to stamp his mark and put pressure on Will Kennedy, while the highly-rated Michael Gabrael has also been named, making up a backline that also includes try-scoring machine Sam Stonestreet. On the bench, Panthers recruit Harrison Hassett has been included.
Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Jake Tago 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Joash Papali’i 7. Jonah Pezet 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Sam Tuivaiti 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Matt Doorey 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Charlie Guymer 16. Jordan Samrani 17. Teancum Brown 18. Apa Twidle 19. Mohamed Alameddine 20. Richard Penisini 21. Araz Nanva 22. Lorenzo Talataina 23. Ronald Volkman 24. Ryda Talagi 25. Jezaiah Funa-Iuta 26. Will Latu 27. Meni Luke 28. Lincoln Fletcher
Analysis: The Eels have named a strong side for their first trial of the season, with Jonah Pezet turning out for his first game in Parramatta colours. Jason Ryles has named a host of first grade regulars, including Ryley Smith, J’maine Hopgood, Isaiah Iongi, Sean Russell, Kelma Tuilagi, Kitione Kautoga, Charlie Guymer and Tallyn Da Silva. Meanwhile, Joash Papalii partners Pezet in the halves, while Matt Dorey has been named at lock and Sam Tuivaiti at prop. On the extended bench, the brother of Blaize Talagi, Ryda has been named. Rising playmaker Lorenzo Talataina has also been included and could get his first taste of NRL action.
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