Round 14 Team Lists: Five Origin stars out of action, Sailor gets recall, Edwards a chance at Panthers (2024)

North Queensland will rest Reece Robson and Murray Taulagi from round 14 after the pair pulled up sore following the State of Origin series opener.

But the Cowboys will wait until closer to Saturday night’s home game against the Warriors to determine whether Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden and Val Holmes can back up from Wednesday night’s Origin I.

All four of the quartet were kept in the Cowboys’ 24-hour pre-game squad list on Friday evening, but could still drop out of the team before Saturday’s 5.30pm kick-off.

In a further blow to the Cowboys, they have also lost prop Jordan McLean to a calf injury.

Sam McIntyre has been named at hooker as a replacement for Robson, who has reported a sore neck after playing 80 minutes for NSW in their 38-10 loss. Back-up rake Jake Granville is unavailable with a biceps injury.

Braidon Burns looks set to keep his spot on Taulagi’s wing after impressing since joining the Cowboys from South Sydney mid-season. Taulagi has a minor shoulder complaint but, like Robson, is not expected to miss any game time beyond round 14.

Joseph Suaalii‘s immediate State of Origin career looks over after the rugby union-bound star accepted a four-match ban for his shot on Reece Walsh.

It comes as fellow NSW stalwart Liam Martin begins his recovery from a foot injury that is set to curtail his preparations for game two.

Undermanned NSW’s 38-10 loss to Queensland in Origin I has left new coach Michael Maguire to ponder team selection before the side travels to Melbourne with the series on the line on June 26.

Suaalii became only the sixth man in Origin history to be sent off, after making late and high shoulder contact with Queensland’s fullback in the early minutes of Wednesday night’s opener.

The hit knocked Walsh unconscious, condemned the Blues to a heavy loss at home, and left Suaalii facing a lengthy ban for his grade-two reckless high tackle charge.

Walsh suffered a category-one concussion in the incident and will miss Saturday’s Suncorp Stadium stoush with the Sharks, who are resting Nicho Hynes due to his calf problem that he took into Origin.

Meanwhile, Penrith confirmed Martin injured a ligament in his left foot during the first half of Origin I.

Martin required painkilling injections at half-time on Wednesday night and is set to miss Penrith’s round-14 clash against Manly. But the Panthers are hopeful he will play in their round-15 meeting with Newcastle and insist he is not in doubt for Origin II.

Dylan Edwards is not yet ruled out after being named on the extended bench. After a quad strain cruelly denied him his Origin debut, he has been named in the reserves for Penrith so could make a late charge into the 17 for Sunday’s clash against Manly.

Penrith have named Moses Leota despite the triple premiership-winning prop leaving last week’s loss to St George Illawarra with a hamstring concern.

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has named his Origin lock Cameron McInnes in this weekend’s starting 13, while second-rower Teig Wilton (shoulder) is out.

Hampered by a right calf issue since early last month, Hynes is the only player on either Origin side who was not named in the extended squad for their side’s game this weekend – other than players whose teams have the bye.

The Sharks will instead start Braydon Trindall and Daniel Atkinson in the halves for Saturday night’s clash at Suncorp Stadium and spare Hynes from playing on the trip to Brisbane.

New Zealand welcome back in-form fullback Charnze Nicole-Klokstad, while regular centre Rocco Berry comes in after he was a late withdrawal last week.

Addin Fonua-Blake reclaims his spot as the Wahs big man following disciplinary issues, as Wayde Egan returns at the base of the ruck – with captain Tohu Harris back to his staple No.13 spot but Shaun Johnson (pec) needs another week out.

Cowboys coach Todd Payten has decided against naming his Origin stars in the best 17, leaving the Queensland representatives on the extended bench due to the quick turnaround.

Heilum Luki has been selected at second-row despite an above-horizontal tackle scare against the Roosters.

The Bulldogs will charge into Easter Monday at full-tilt, pending the fitness of Stephen Crichton, as coach Ciraldo has named his best outfit.

They face an equally full capacity Eels, who have also named their sole Origin representative in J’maine Hopgood, making for a mouth-watering public holiday contest.

Cody Walker and Jack Wighton will pair together in the South Sydney halves for the first time after the former recovered from the minor calf issue that scuppered his NSW chances.

Walker returns for the Rabbitohs’ clash with a Gold Coast side that has crafty fullback Jayden Campbell back from a knee injury and veteran Kieran Foran on deck after his hamstring issue.

Parramatta rookie Blaize Talagi comes into the backline to face Canterbury after the club confirmed Bailey Simonsson would miss the remainder of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Round 14 teams

All times AEST

St George Illawarra vs Wests at WIN Stadium: 8pm, Friday June 7

Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Sione Finau 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Jesse Marschke 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin (c) 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Tom Eisenhuth (c)14. Blake Lawrie 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Toby Couchman 17. Ryan Couchman 18. Fa’amanu Brown 19. Michael Molo 20. Christian Tuipulotu 21. Ben Hunt 22. Jaydn Su’A 23. Zac Lomax

Shane Flanagan has kept an unchanged side to face the Tigers, giving his Origin players a chance to back up by naming them on the extended bench.

Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Alex Lobb 3. Charlie Staines 4. Justin Olam 5. Solomon Alaimalo 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau (c)10. Alex Twal 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Justin Matamua 14. Brent Naden 15. Fonua Pole 16. Sione Fainu 17. Reuben Porter 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Solomona Faataape 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Asu Kepaoa 22. Jordan Miller

In comes hitman Justin Olam, back from suspension, while rookie Alexander Lobb holds onto his wing jersey. Charlie Staines moves to the centres and Alex Twal returns to the front row to cover for the suspended David Klemmer with 27-year-old Reuben Porter to make his NRL debut off the bench.

Gold Coast vs South Sydney at Cbus Super Stadium: 3pm, Saturday June 8

Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Chris Randall 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Isaac Liu 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Erin Clark 17. Jacob Alick-wiencke 18. Joe Stimson 19. Jayden Campbell 20. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Jaylan De Groot

Young talent Keano Kini has won the battle for the No.1 jersey, as Jayden Campbell has been sent to the extended bench despite being given the green light to return. Kieran Foran will provide a much need experience boost, coming back from a hamstring, so too does Phillip Sami and Jojo Fifita (pec).

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Siliva Havili 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Adam Christensen 21. Leon Te Hau 22. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

Walker returns after a minor calf issue, Richie Kennar comes into the centres and ring-in edge Michael Chee Kam goes into the second-row.

North Qld vs Warriors at QCB Stadium: 5.30pm, Saturday June 8

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Braidon Burns 6. Jake Clifford 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 17. Jason Taumalolo 9. Sam McIntyre 10. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Thomas Mikaele 14. Tom Chester 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Jamal Shibasaki 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Valentine Holmes 20. Murray Taulagi 21. Tom Dearden 22. Reece Robson 23. Jeremiah Nanai 24. Reuben Cotter

Todd Payten named his six Maroons on the extended bench. Last week’s debutant Jaxon Purdue stays in the centres while Tom Chester comes in after a hamstring recovery. Murray Taulagi (shoulder) and Reece Robson (neck) won’t back up from Origin while prop Jordan McLean is out with a calf complaint.

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Tom Ale 17. Kurt Capewell 18. Freddy Lussick 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Edward Kosi 23. Moala Graham-Taufa

Seven players return for the Warriors, with five starters back in the 17. Kurt Capewell and Dylan Walker are added to the bench but Shaun Johnson (pec) needs another week out.

Brisbane vs Cronulla at Suncorp Stadium: 7.30pm, Saturday June 8

Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 23. Tristan Sailor 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Joshua Rogers 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Blake Mozer 21. Martin Taupau 22. Josiah Karapani 24. Jaiyden Hunt

Kotoni Staggs has palmed off his poor rib, making him fit to return. Tristan Sailor will replace Reece Walsh at fullback.

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Royce Hunt 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Billy Burns 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Jesse Colquhoun

Nicho Hynes has been rested, while workhorse Cam McInnes hasn’t been awarded the same break. Siosifa Talakai will have his fitness tested, moving into the second row to replace an injured Teig Wilton (shoulder).

Melbourne vs Newcastle at AAMI Park: 2pm, Sunday June 9

Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Grant Anderson 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grant 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Trent Loiero 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Joe Chan 19. Jack Howarth 20. Young Tonumaipea 21. Kane Bradley 22. Dean Ieremia

Harry Grant and Xavier Coates are named to return after Origin, with Grant Anderson moving in for the wounded Will Warbrick (groin). Bronson Garlick takes his place on the bench.

Knights: 1. David Armstrong 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Krystian Mapapalangi 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Kai Pearce-Paul 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Mathew Croker 20. Will Pryce 21. Jack Hetherington 22. Fletcher Sharpe

The Knights remain unchanged despite a 32-2 drubbing against the Bulldogs last week. Tyson Frizell stays on the bench for impact.

Penrith vs Manly at BlueBet Stadium: 4.05pm, Sunday June 9

Panthers: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 17. Luke Garner 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 19. Mavrik Geyer 18. Brad Schneider 20. Matt Eisenhuth 21. Jesse McLean 22. Preston Riki 23. Dylan Edwards 24. Tyrone Peachey

Coach Ivan Cleary has booted Brad Schneider out of the starting side. Jack Cole will remain in the halves. Dylan Edwards is on the extended bench, but is unlikely to return due to his quad scare. Liam Martin is out with a foot injury with Luke Garner elevated to the starting side.

Sea Eagles: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Karl Lawton 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Corey Waddell 16. Toafofoa Sipley 17. Nathan Brown 18. Ethan Bullemor 19. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Jamie Humphreys 22. Ben Condon 23. Jake Simpkin

Another Hopoate is making their way in the NRL, with Lehi to take the No.1 role after an impressive debut over Tolu Koula. Tommy Talau moves to the edge while Raymong Tuiamalo Vaega goes back to the extended bench.

Canterbury vs Parramatta at Accor Stadium: 4pm, Monday June 10

Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Jacob Preston 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Jake Turpin 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Harry Hayes

Coach Cameron Ciraldo has been offered the luxury of Origin’s biggest rest period for his representatives, therefore naming Stephen Crichton in the starting lineup. Matt Burton will partner Toby Sexton, meaning Drew Hutchison sits on the sidelines.

Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Shaun Lane 16. Makahesi Makatoa 17. Wiremu Greig 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti

Blaize Talagi will get another chance to show his flair, moving up for the injured Bailey Simonsson (knee). J’maine Hopgood is named to back up while Ryan Matterson remains on the extended bench with concussion issues.

Bye – Dolphins, Raiders, Roosters

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