NRL team lists: Every side's confirmed lineup for round 6

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He's back. 

Manly Sea Eagles superstar Tom Trbojevic will finally make his return from a hamstring injury this weekend, after missing the opening five rounds of the season.

In other big news, the Warriors will welcome back some much-needed firepower in the middle of the park, while two Origin stars look set for returns in Melbourne. 

Here is how every side will line up this weekend. 

If you want to see how your club lined up last weekend, click here

NRL ROUND 6 RESULTS

PENRITH PANTHERS 20 - 12 BRISBANE BRONCOS 

Thursday 15th April, Suncorp Stadium (8.05pm)

Broncos team:

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Xavier Coates
3. Richard Kennar
5. David Mead
21. Corey Oates
6. Brodie Croft
7. Tom Dearden
8. Matt Lodge
9. Jake Turpin
10. Payne Haas
11. Alex Glenn
12. Tevita Pangai Jr
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. John Asiata
15. Tom Flegler
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Jordan Riki 

Broncos team news: 

Anthony Milford has been axed, with Brodie Croft likely coming into the halves alongside Tom Dearden. 

Patrick Carrigan (suspension) returns at lock, with Tevita Pangai Jr shifting to the second-row and Jordan Riki to the bench. 

Corey Oates is a late inclusion after Jesse Arthars (illness) was ruled out. 

Ben Te'o (bicep) is set to miss an extended period, and drops out of the side. 

Panthers team:

1. Stephen Crichton
2. Charlie Staines
3. Paul Momirovski
4. Matt Burton
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Tyrone May
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Matt Eisenhuth
17. Liam Martin

Panthers team news:

No changes to the team which defeated Canberra.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 26 - 22 CRONULLA SHARKS

Friday 16th April, McDonald Jones Stadium (6pm)

Knights team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Brayden Musgrove 
3. Enari Tuala
4. Bradman Best
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Kurt Mann
7. Blake Green
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Daniel Saifiti 
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitchell Barnett
13. Connor Watson

14. Sauaso Sue
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Josh King
17. Brodie Jones

Knights team news:

Some big returns this week, with Bradman Best (elbow) and Kurt Mann (concussion) both returning. Mann will slot in at five-eighth, pushing Connor Watson back to lock.

Jacob Saifiti (suspension) will also return on the bench, pushing Pasami Saulo out of the 17. 

Brayden Musgrove has been named to make his debut on the wing in place of Starford To'a. 

Sharks team:

1. Will Kennedy
2. Mawene Hiroti
4. Jesse Ramien
12. Teig Wilton
3. Connor Tracey
6. Matt Moylan
7. Chad Townsend
8. Braden Hamlin-Uele
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Aaron Woods
11. Briton Nikora
16. Jack Williams
13. Toby Rudolf

14. Billy Magoulias
15. Aiden Tolman
17. Siosifa Talaki 
18. Braydon Trindall

Sharks team news:

Two big inclusions in the forwards, with Briton Nikora (suspension) returns after a two-game absence and Siosifa Talakai (shoulder) returns on the bench for his first game of the year. 

Wade Graham (HIA) and Josh Dugan (HIA) are both out. 

With Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) ruled out, Connor Tracey has been named to start on the wing, with Teig Wilton moving into the centres and Jack Williams to the second-row. 

Andrew Fifita (suspension) is unavailable for selection after a crusher tackle in reserve grade. 

MELBOURNE STORM 20 - 4 SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Friday 16th April, AAMI Park (8.05pm)

Storm team:

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. George Jennings
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Brandon Smith
10. Christian Welch
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
15. Tui Kamikamica

13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 
14. Harry Grant
16. Tom Eisenhuth
17. Nicho Hynes

Storm team news:

Harry Grant has been named to start off the bench again this week, with Brandon Smith starting at hooker. 

Tui Kamikamica and Nelson Asofa-Solomona have swapped again an hour prior to kickoff. 

Roosters team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Joseph Manu
19. Matt Ikuvalu
6. Drew Hutchison
7. Sam Walker
8. Isaac Liu
9. Ben Marschke
10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua 
13. Victor Radley

14. Adam Keighran
15. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
16. Nat Butcher
17. Lindsay Collins

Roosters team news:

Another blow in the hooker position, with Freddy Lussick (arm) set to miss the clash. Ben Marschke is free to play after being found not guilty of a crusher tackle by the judiciary. 

Adam Keighran (wrist) is set to make an early return, and has been named on the bench. 

Lindsay Collins (concussion/ankle) will return via the interchange. 

MANLY SEA EAGLES 36-0 GOLD COAST TITANS

Saturday 17th April, Glen Willow Oval (3pm)

Sea Eagles team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Morgan Harper
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
17. Josh Aloiai
12. Josh Schuster
16. Sean Keppie
13. Jake Trbojevic

10. Martin Taupau
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
14. Cade Cust 
15. Toafofoa Sipley

Sea Eagles team news:

Huge news for the injury-ravaged Sea Eagles, with superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) set to return at fullback.

His inclusion will offset the loss of Dylan Walker (hamstring), who was injured in the win over the Warriors. 

Jack Gosiewski (ankle) is out, with Sean Keppie starting in the second-row and Haumole Olakau'atu (elbow) returning to the side. 

Martin Taupau has been dropped to the bench an hour before kickoff, with Josh Aloiai to start. 

Curtis Sironen (knee) is another week or two away. 

Titans team:

1. AJ Brimson
21. Jonus Pearson
3. Brian Kelly
4. Patrick Herbert 
5. Corey Thompson
6. Ash Taylor
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Jarrod Wallace
9. Mitch Rein
10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
11. Kevin Proctor
12. David Fifita
13. Tyrone Peachey

14. Moeaki Fotuaika
15. Sam Lisone
16. Jaimin Joliffe
17. Erin Clark

Titans team news:

Phillip Sami (HIA) has been ruled out, with Jonus Pearson coming onto the wing. 

No other changes to the side that defeated Newcastle. 

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18-14 WESTS TIGERS

Saturday 17th April, Stadium Australia (5.30pm)

Rabbitohs team:

1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Dane Gagai
4. Campbell Graham
5. Josh Mansour
6. Cody Walker
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Tom Burgess
9. Damien Cook
10. Tevita Tatola
11. Jacob Host
12. Jaydn Su'a
13. Cameron Murray

14. Benji Marshall
15. Mark Nicholls
17. Jai Arrow
19. Liam Knight

Rabbitohs team news:

Cody Walker (suspension) will return at five-eighth, shifting Benji Marshall to the bench and Dean Hawkins out of the squad. 

In a good sign for his recovery from ongoing issues, Liam Knight (concussion) has been brought into the 17 for the first time this season.

Patrick Mago has dropped out of the side. 

Tigers team:

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. James Roberts
4. Asu Kepaoa
5. Tommy Talau
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Luke Brooks
8. James Tamou
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. Joe Ofahengaue
12. Luciano Leilua
13. Alex Twal

14. Moses Mbye
15. Luke Garner
16. Thomas Mikaele 
17. Zane Musgrove

Tigers team news:

After a string of good performances in NSW Cup, Jake Simpkin will make his NRL debut. Jacob Liddle has been dropped from the side. 

Joey Leilua (HIA) has not been named in the side, with Asu Kepaoa earning a recall. 

Zane Musgrove drops to the bench, with Stefano Utoikamanu starting in the front-row. 

CANBERRA RAIDERS 10-35 PARRAMATTA EELS

Saturday 17th April, GIO Stadium (7.35pm)

Raiders team:

1. Caleb Aekins
2. Bailey Simonsson
3. Jarrod Croker
4. Curtis Scott
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. George Williams
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Iosia Soliola
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Joseph Tapine

14. Tom Starling
15. Ryan Sutton
16. Siliva Havili
17. Emre Guler

18. Sebastian Kris
20. Corey Harawira-Naera

Raiders team news:

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) will be out for up to three months, with Caleb Aekins the replacement at the back. 

Raiders fans will also be sweating on the fitness of Josh Hodgson (hip), who was injured in the loss to Penrith but has been named. 

Curtis Scott (ribs) has been named to return in the centres, pushing Sebastian Kris out of the side. 

Emre Guler joins the bench in place of Ryan James, who has been rested. 

Eels team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Tom Opacic
4. Marata Niukore
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Will Smith
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
15. Isaiah Papali'i
13. Nathan Brown

14. Oregon Kaufusi
16. Keegan Hipgrave
17. Bryce Cartwright
19. Haze Dunster

20. Wiremu Greig
21. Jordan Rankin

Eels team news:

Ryan Matterson (concussion) has AGAIN been ruled out for the Eels, with Isaiah Papali'i coming into the starting side and Haze Dunster joins the bench.  

Dylan Brown (suspension) is out for a week due to a crusher tackle, with Will Smith coming into the halves

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 14-20 NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

Sunday 18th April, Kogarah Oval (2pm)

Dragons team:

1. Matt Dufty
2. Cody Ramsey
3. Jack Bird
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Corey Norman
7. Adam Clune
15. Trent Merrin
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Josh Kerr
12. Tariq Sims
13. Tyrell Fuimaono

14. Kaide Ellis
16. Daniel Alvaro 
17. Brayden Wiliame
21. Josh McGuire

18th man: Billy Burns

Dragons team news:

Blake Lawrie (leg) has been ruled out with a cork 24 hours prior to kickoff, with Trent Merrin to start in the front-row. 

One of the new recruits in Josh McGuire or Billy Burns will come into the 17, with Jackson Ford lining up in NSW Cup on Saturday. The cl

Warriors team:

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
4. Marcelo Montoya
3. Adam Pompey
2. Peta Hiku
5. Ken Maumalo
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Sean O'Sullivan
16. Kane Evans
9. Wayde Egan
21. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
11. Josh Curran
14. Ben Murdoch-Masila
10. Tohu Harris

8. Leeson Ah Mau
13. Jazz Tevaga
15. Bunty Afoa
17. Paul Turner

18th man: Jack Murchie
 

Warriors team news:

Bunty Afoa (suspension) returns to the side, but will come off the bench. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (suspension) isn't in the 17 at this stage, but could be a late inclusion. 

David Fusitu'a (hamstring) could miss up to a month, but his spot will be filled by a returning Peta Hiku (knee). 

Eliesa Katoa is out of the side, with Josh Curran coming into the starting lineup.

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 30-18 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Sunday 18th April, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (4.05pm)

Cowboys team:

1. Valentine Holmes
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Justin O'Neill
4. Connelly Lemuelu
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Scott Drinkwater
7. Ben Hampton
8. Coen Hess
9. Reece Robson
10. Jordan McLean
11. Shane Wright
12. Ben Condon
15. Lachlan Burr

14. Jake Granville
16. Francis Molo 
17. Corey Jensen
19. Mitch Dunn

18th man: Jake Clifford

Cowboys team news:

Jason Taumalolo (hand) was a late omission against the Tigers, and after being named again this week, has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff. 

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (ankle) is out for up to a month, with Justin O'Neill (head knock) returning in the centres. Connelly Lemuelu (shoulder) is in doubt, but has been named. 

Coen Hess starts at prop, with Francis Molo moving to the bench. Reuben Cotter (foot) is out of the side and will miss 4-6 weeks. 

Mitch Dunn (foot) has been named in the 21-man squad, and could be a late inclusion. 

Bulldogs team:

1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
2. Nick Cotric
3. Will Hopoate
4. Corey Allan
5. Tuipolotu Katoa
6. Jake Averillo
7. Kyle Flanagan
15. Renouf Atoni
9. Sione Katoa
10. Jack Hetherington
11. Adam Elliott
12. Corey Waddell
13. Luke Thompson

14. Jackson Topine
8. Dylan Napa
16. Chris Smith
17. Ofahiki Ogden

18th man: Aaron Schoupp

Bulldogs team news:

Huge blow for the Bulldogs with skipper Josh Jackson (calf) ruled out. Luke Thompson will start at lock, with Chris Smith coming onto the bench. 

Lachlan Lewis (concussion) has not been named. 

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