NRL Team Lists: Round 12
The NRL season continues with Round 12, and teams are making strategic moves to optimize their performance. Here's a breakdown of the team lists and key player updates for the upcoming matches:
Raiders vs. Dolphins
- Raiders: Daine Laurie shines at five-eighth, while Ata Mariota takes the back row. Ethan Strange and Hudson Young are in Blues camp, and Zac Hosking returns from concussion. Xavier Savage makes an early return from injury, and Coby Black is part of the extended squad.
- Dolphins: Trai Fuller at fullback, Tevita Naufahu on the wing, and Isaiya Katoa at halfback. New faces include Brian Pouniu and Lewis Symonds on the extended bench.
Bulldogs vs. Storm
- Bulldogs: Jacob Kiraz returns to the wing, Enari Tuala moves to centre. Marcelo Montoya joins the interchange, and Josh Curran is listed among the reserves.
- Storm: Keagan Russell-Smith makes his second NRL appearance at five-eighth. Trent Toelau starts at hooker, and Alec MacDonald returns from injury. Moses Leo is named on the wing despite a previous knee injury.
Dragons vs. Warriors
- Dragons: Jaydn Su'A returns from suspension to centres, and Tyrell Sloan overcomes a groin injury to the bench. Moses Suli is nursing a back injury.
- Warriors: Te Maire Martin takes over for injured halfback Tanah Boyd. Jackson Ford and Jacob Laban come into the starting side, with Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Luke Hanson, and Marata Niukore on the bench.
Sea Eagles vs. Titans
- Sea Eagles: Josh Feledy and Blake Wilson join the backline. Jackson Shereb starts in the back row, and Brandon Wakeham returns at hooker. Hugo Hart and Simione Laiafi are new faces on the bench.
- Titans: Klese Haas at prop, Jaylan de Groot at centre. Chris Randall is listed among the reserves, with Arama Hau as a potential back-row replacement.
Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs
- Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo returns to lock, Robert Derby on the wing. Liam Sutton and Xavier Kerrisk retain their spots, with Viliami Vailea and Kai O'Donnell on the interchange.
- Rabbitohs: Alex Johnston returns from injury, Latrell Mitchell and Campbell Graham are sidelined. Talanoa Penitani makes his NRL debut on the wing, and Peter Mamouzelos returns at hooker. Jamie Humphreys returns from injury on the bench.