NRL CONFIRMED TEAM LISTS: EVERY SIDE'S LINEUP FOR ROUND 18

A host of State of Origin stars are set to return to the fold for their sides after a majority of them were rested following Game II. 

Penrith, North Queensland and Brisbane will welcome back some key players, with the likes of Dylan Edwards, Tom Dearden and Reece Walsh named to start. 

There is also massive news at fullback with Kalyn Ponga and Ryan Papenhuyzen set to play, while Tom Trobojevic and AJ Brimson also return from injury. 

Although it's not all good news with Xavier Coates ruled out long-term with a hamstring injury and Harry Grant not included after suffering a facial injury in Origin II. 

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Parramatta Eels vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs

Thursday, July 4 at CommBank Stadium (7.50pm AEST)

Parramatta confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson

2. Jake Tago

3. Will Penisini

4. Sean Russell

5. Blaize Talagi

6. Dylan Brown

7. Mitch Moses

8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

9. Brendan Hands

10. Junior Paulo

11. Ryan Matterson

12. Bryce Cartwright

13. Shaun Lane

14. Matthew Arthur

15. Joe Ofahengaue

16. Matt Doorey

17. Charlie Guymer

18. Daejarn Asi

19. Makahesi Makatoa

20. Wiremu Greig

21. Morgan Harper

22. Luca Moretti

Eels team news:

Trent Barrett has made a number of changes after the Eels slipped to a narrow defeat against the Knights last week. 

Maika Sivo struggled with a hamstring issue and will be sidelined for an extended period with Jake Tago named to make his NRL debut. 

He isn't the only rookie added to the 17 though with Charlie Guymer named ahead of Makahesi Makatoa on the bench. 

There is also a shuffle in the backrow with Ryan Matterson starting on an edge and Shaun Lane moving to lock. 

J’maine Hopgood has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season with a back injury in a massive blow for the strugglers. 

South Sydney confirmed team:

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. Cameron Murray

12. Jai Arrow

13. Keaon Koloamatangi

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Tallis Duncan

16. Tom Burgess

17. Michael Chee Kam

18. Jye Gray

19. Liam Le Blanc

20. Fletcher Myers

21. Adam Christensen

22. Thomas Fletcher

Rabbitohs team news: 

Fresh off the bye, the Rabbitohs will be boosted by the return of Origin stars Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray. 

Jye Gray has dropped to 18th man as a result of Mitchell's inclusion at fullback despite impressing on his return from injury during their most recent win over the Sea Eagles.

Keaon Koloamatangi keeps his spot at lock despite Murray's return. The skipper will start on an edge with Michael Chee Kam dropping to the bench. 

Jai Arrow is expected to play his final game of the season before heading in for surgery on his shoulder. 

Liam Le Blanc has missed out with Tallis Duncan and Thomas Burgess preferred on the pine. 

Siliva Havili is nearing a return from injury, while Campbell Graham, Tevita Tatola and Tyrone Munro remain long-term casualties. 

Cronulla Sharks vs. Gold Coast Titans

Friday, July 5 at C.ex Coffs International Stadium (6.00pm)

Cronulla confirmed team:

1. Will Kennedy

2. Daniel Atkinson

3. Jesse Ramien

4. Kayal Iro

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Thomas Hazelton

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Oregon Kaufusi

11. Briton Nikora

12. Sifa Talakai

13. Cameron McInnes

14. Jack Williams

15. Royce Hunt

16. Toby Rudolf

17. Teig Wilton

18. Jesse Colquhoun

19. Tom Rodwell

20. Braden Hamlin-Uele

21. Tuku Hau Tapuha

22. Jayden Berrell

Sharks team news:

Craig Fitzgibbon has named a settled side despite the Sharks slipping to their second straight loss last week. 

Sione Katoa has been ruled out due to concussion protocols with Daniel Atkinson to replace him on the wing. 

Thomas Hazelton has been promoted off the pine ahead of Toby Rudolf. 

Gold Coast confirmed team:

1. Keano Kini

2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

3. Brian Kelly

4. Phillip Sami

5. Jojo Fifita

6. AJ Brimson

7. Kieran Foran

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Sam Verrills

10. Erin Clark

11. David Fifita

12. Beau Fermor

13. Chris Randall

14. Isaac Liu

15. Josiah Pahulu

16. Keenan Palasia

17. Joe Stimson

18. Tanah Boyd

19. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

21. Ken Maumalo

​​​​​​​22. Jaylan De Groot

Titans team news:

Des Hasler will welcome back a host of stars from injury as the Titans return from the bye. 

AJ Brimson headlines the inclusions, while Jojo Fifita will also return. 

Fifita will be added into the backline with Beau Fermor returning into the backrow, while Brimson has replaced the injured Jayden Campbell in the halves. 

Moeaki Fotuaika will return after missing his side's previous game due to Origin duties and will be partnered up front by Erin Clark. 

Jacob Alick-Wiencke and Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui have dropped into the reserves, while Klese Haas remains injured. 

Brisbane Broncos vs. Penrith Panthers

Friday, July 5 at Suncorp Stadium (8.00pm)

Brisbane confirmed team:

1. Reece Walsh

2. Corey Oates

3. Deine Mariner

4. Selwyn Cobbo

5. Jesse Arthars

6. Ezra Mam

7. Jock Madden

8. Corey Jensen

9. Billy Walters

10. Payne Haas

11. Brendan Piakura

12. Kobe Hetherington

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Xavier Willison

16. Josiah Karapani

17. Martin Taupau

18. Tristan Sailor

19. Josh Rogers

20. Cory Paix

21. Blake Mozer

​​​​​​​22. Kotoni Staggs

Broncos team news:

Kevin Walters will welcome his three Origin stars back after they were rested last week against the Warriors as they seek to arrest a four-game losing streak. 

Reece Walsh replaces Tristan Sailor at fullback, while Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan have been added to the pack. 

Kotoni Staggs hasn't been named to start due to personal reasons and is replaced in the backline by Corey Oates. However, the centre is a chance of still playing after being included in the reserves. 

Billy Walters dropped back to the pine for Tyson Smoothy in Round 17 but has been named to start once again. 

Jack Gosiewski and Fletcher Baker went down injured last week have dropped out of the side. 

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards

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

13. Isaah Yeo

14. Daine Laurie

15. Lindsay Smith

16. Liam Henry

17. Matthew Eisenhuth

18. Brad Schneider

19. Luron Patea

20. Trent Toelau

21. Casey McLean

​​​​​​​22. Luke Sommerton

Panthers team news:

Ivan Cleary will welcome his Origin contingent back after all of them except Isaah Yeo were rested last week. 

Dylan Edwards and Brian To'o have replaced Daine Laurie and Casey McLean in the backline.

Jarome Luai returns at halfback with Brad Schneider dropping to 18th man with Nathan Cleary still a few weeks away from returning. 

Liam Martin's inclusion bumps Liam Henry to the bench where he is joined by Lindsay Smith and Matthew Eisenhuth. 

Luron Patea and Trent Toelau have dropped out of the 17. 

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. New Zealand Warriors 

Saturday, July 6 at Accor Stadium (3.00pm)

Canterbury confirmed team:

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. Sam Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jaeman Salmon

13. Bailey Hayward

14. Kurt Mann

15. Josh Curran

16. Kurtis Morrin

17. Lipoi Hopoi

19. Jeral Skelton

20. Jake Turpin

21. Blake Taaffe

​​​​​​​22. Harry Hayes

23. Jack Todd

Bulldogs team news:

Connor Tracey is set to return from a concussion to take his place at fullback with his inclusion causing a shift in the backline. Jacob Kiraz moves back to the wing and Jeral Skelton drops out. 

Viliame Kikau was cited for a high tackle during their win over the Sharks but has escaped with a fine. 

Kurt Mann will return from suspension to take his place on the bench, while Bailey Hayward keeps hold of the No.13 jersey. Blake Taaffe drops out of the side. 

Jacob Preston was listed as 18th man last week but hasn't been included in the extended squad. 

New Zealand confirmed team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

4. Adam Pompey

5. Marcelo Montoya

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Te Maire Martin

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Wayde Egan

10. Mitch Barnett

11. Marata Niukore

12. Kurt Capewell

13. Tohu Harris

14. Freddy Lussick

15. Dylan Walker

16. Jazz Tevaga

17. Jackson Ford

18. Jacob Laban

20. Taine Tuaupiki

21. Ali Leiataua

​​​​​​​22. Bunty Afoa

23. Leka Halasima

Warriors team news:

Andrew Webster has named an unchanged lineup after the Warriors bounced back from their horror loss against Titans with a win at home last week. 

Wests Tigers vs. Melbourne Storm

Saturday, July 6 at Leichhardt Oval (5.30pm)

Wests confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula

2. Luke Laulilii

3. Solomona Faataape

4. Adam Doueihi

5. Charlie Staines

6. Lachlan Galvin

7. Aidan Sezer

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Api Koroisau

10. Fonua Pole

11. John Bateman

12. Samuela Fainu

13. Justin Matamua

14. Heath Mason

15. Sione Fainu

16. Alex Seyfarth

17. David Klemmer

18. Reuben Porter

19. Tallyn Da Silva

20. Solomon Alaimalo

21. Kit Laulilii

​​​​​​​22. Justin Olam

Tigers team news:

Benji Marhsall has some tough decisions to make following the Tigers' heavy loss to the Roosters with a backline shuffle enacted. 

Charlie Staines comes in on the wing with Solomona Faataape sliding to the centres and Brent Naden dropping out. 

Meanwhile, Justin Olam has been named in the reserves and is a chance of being a late addition. 

John Bateman has been promoted off the bench after returning to the side in Round 17 with Reuben Porter dropping to the reserves and Heath Mason added to the pine. 

Alex Twal and Bud Sullivan were scheduled to return from injury but there is no sign of them in the extended squad. 

Melbourne confirmed team:

1. Ryan Papenhuzyen

2. Will Warbrick

3. Grant Anderson

4. Jack Howarth

5. Kane Bradley

6. Tyran Wishart

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Tui Kamikamica

9. Bronson Garlick

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Eli Katoa

13. Trent Loiero

14. Sualauvi Faalogo

15. Christian Welch

16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

17. Joe Chan

18. Reimis Smith

19. Alec MacDonald

20. Dean Ieremia

21. Chris Lewis

​​​​​​​22. Dean Ieremia

Storm team news: 

Melbourne have recieved a major boost with Ryan Papenhuyzen named to return from injury. His inclusion sees Sualauvi Faalogo go back to the bench. 

Xavier Coates has joined Nick Meaney on the sidelines with a new-look backline named by Craig Bellamy. 

Jack Howarth starts in the centres despite fears he would also be sidelined through injury, while Kane Bradley has been named on the wing. 

Harry Grant remains out after picking up a facial injury in Origin II, so Bronson Garlick continues at dummy-half.  

Trent Loiero was named at lock last week but was replaced ahead of kick-off by Nelson Asofa-Solomona with the Queenslander named to start again. 

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Manly Sea Eagles

Saturday, July 6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium (7.35pm)

North Queensland confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Kyle Feldt

3. Valentine Holmes

4. Villiami Vailea

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Tom Dearden

7. Chad Townsend

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. Heilum Luki

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Reuben Cotter

14. Sam McIntyre

15. Harrison Edwards

16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

17. Griffin Neame

18. Jake Granville

19. Braidon Burns

20. Thomas Mikaele

21. Jake Clifford

​​​​​​​22. Jaxon Purdue

Cowboys team news:

Despite battling to an impressive win over the Panthers last week, Todd Payten has made a host of changes as he welcomes his Origin stars back. 

Valentine Holmes and Murray Taulagi return to the backline with Jaxon Purdue and Braidon Burns dropping out.

Tom Dearden takes the No.6 jersey off Jake Clifford, while Reece Robson will return at hooker.

Harrison Edwards and Sam McIntyre go back to the bench with Jeremiah Nanai and Reuben Cotter returning. 

Jake Granville and Tom Chester drop out of the 17 with the former listed as the 18th man. 

Manly confirmed team:

1. Tolu Koula

2. Jason Saab

3. Tom Trbojevic

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Tommy Talau

6. Luke Brooks

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Toafofoa Sipley

9. Jake Simpkin

10. Josh Aloiai

11. Haumole Olakau’atu

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Lehi Hopoate

15. Karl Lawton

16. Ethan Bullemor

17. Nathan Brown

18. Clayton Faulalo

19. Aaron Schoupp

20. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

21. Caleb Navale

​​​​​​​22. Aitasi James

Sea Eagles team news: 

Manly are set to receive a massive boost with Tom Trbojevic returning from a hamstring injury. The talisman is just one of many players to be included after being sidelined. 

Trbojevic has been named in the centres alongside the returning Reuben Garrick with Tolu Koula to move to fullback and Lehi Hopoate dropping back to the bench and Jaxson Paulo out of the side. 

Daly Cherry-Evans returns from Origin duty to partner Luke Brooks in the halves which pushes Karl Lawton to the pine. 

Josh Aloiai is back from suspension and starts up front with Tof Sipley, while Jake Simpkin continues at hooker with Lachlan Croker still sidelined. 

Jake Trbojevic and Haumole Olakau’atu return from Origin duty to take their places in the side with Corey Waddell, Ben Condon, Caleb Navale, Aitasi James and Aaron Schoupp missing out. 

Sydney Roosters vs. St George Illawarra Dragons

Sunday, July 7 at Allianz Stadium (2.00pm)

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Michael Jennings

4. Sitili Tupouniua

5. Dom Young

6. Luke Keary

7. Sam Walker

8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

9. Brandon Smith

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. Victor Radley

13. Connor Watson

14. Naufahu Whyte

15. Terrell May

16. Nat Butcher

17. Spencer Leniu

18. Ethan King

19. Siua Wong

20. Sandon Smith

21. Blake Steep

​​​​​​​22. Salesi Foketi

Roosters team news:

The Roosters have been hit by another injury with Joey Manu fracturing his hand during last week's win over the Tigers. Michael Jennings will replace him in the centres after returning to fitness via the NSW Cup. 

Lindsay Collins has been reinstated into the starting side after featuring off the bench with Terrell May making way. 

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan

2. Zac Lomax

3. Moses Suli

4. Max Feagai

5. Christian Tuipulotu

6. Kyle Flanagan

7. Ben Hunt

8. Francis Molo

9. Jacob Liddle

10. Jack de Belin

11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

12. Jaydn Su'A

13. Tom Eisenhuth

14. Blake Lawrie

15. Ben Murdoch-Masila

16. Toby Couchman

17. Luciano Leilua

18. Michael Molo

19. Fa'amanu Brown

20. Ryan Couchman

21. Savelio Tamale

​​​​​​​22. Jack Bird

Dragons team news:

Zac Lomax will return to the side after missing last week's win over the Dolphins following his Origin II exploits. He replaces the injured Mathew Feagai in the only change to Shane Flanagan's side. 

Canberra Raiders vs. Newcastle Knights

Sunday, July 7 at GIO Stadium (4.05pm)

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Kaeo Weekes 

2. Jordan Rapana

3. Matt Timoko

4. Albert Hopoate

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Adam Cook

8. Josh Papalii

9. Tom Starling

10. Joe Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Elliott Whitehead

13. Morgan Smithies

14. Danny Levi

15. Ata Mariota

16. Trey Mooney

17. Simi Sasagi

18. Sebastian Kris

19. Zac Woolford

20. Emre Guler

21. James Schiller

​​​​​​​22. Hohepa Puru

Raiders team news:

Jordan Rapana copped a head knock late in the piece against Melbourne but has been cleared to line up on the wing as Ricky Stuart persists with the same backline he fielded last week. 

Kaeo Weekes starts at fullback, Adam Cook is at halfback while Seb Kris has only been included as 18th man. 

Jordan Martin was ruled out with concussion on his debut and has been replaced on the bench by Simi Sasagi. 

Newcastle confirmed team:

1. Kalyn Ponga

2. Enari Tuala

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Will Pryce

7. Jackson Hastings

8. Daniel Saifiti

9. Jayden Brailey

10. Leo Thompson

11. Tyson Frizell

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Adam Elliott

14. Fletcher Sharpe

15. Jacob Saifiti

16. Brodie Jones

17. Dylan Lucas

18. Mat Croker

19. Jack Hetherington 

20. Jack Cogger

21. Krystian Mapapalangi

​​​​​​​22. Thomas Cant

Knights team news: 

A major boost for the Knights with the return of their skipper Kalyn Ponga from injury. He takes his place at fullback with Fletcher Sharpe bumped to the bench. 

Poenix Crossland failed his HIA last week, so is replaced at hooker by Jayden Brailey with Sharpe acting as the utility. 

Leo Thompson was a late withdrawal last week due to an Achilles injury, but he is back on deck. Daniel Saifiti continues up front with Jacob Saifiti going back to the pine. 

Dylan Lucas also missed out last week with a hamstring issue but will return in Round 18 via the bench. 

Brodie Jones has beaten Mat Croker and Jack Hetherington to the final place in the side.

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