Michael Maguire’s reign at Brisbane will finally get underway when the Broncos take on the Sydney Roosters in a blockbuster clash.
The opening round fixture will pit the star-studded roster of the Queensland outfit against the seemingly waning powers of the Chooks.
The Broncos fell to Trent Robinson’s side in Round 1 last year in Las Vegas and will be looking to gain revenge in Sydney.
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Brisbane Broncos NRL game this week
The Roosters will host the Broncos at Allianz Stadium on Thursday, March 6 at 8:00pm AEDT.
Broncos vs. Roosters confirmed team list for Round 1
1. Reece Walsh
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Deine Mariner
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ben Hunt
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Jack Gosiewski
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Billy Walters
15. Corey Jensen
16. Xavier Willison
17. Brendan Piakura
18. Tyson Smoothy
19. Delouise Hoeter
20. Martin Taupau
21. Benjamin Te Kura
22. Jaiyden Hunt
Broncos latest team news for Round 1
Maguire received a big blow with Kotoni Staggs ruled out for up to six weeks with a quad issue. Gehamat Shibasaki will take his spot after pushing Deine Mariner in the trials.
Selwyn Cobbo will return to the wing, while Jesse Arthars has made the other spot on the flank his own.
Ben Hunt takes over in the No.6 jersey following his return to the club and Ezra Mam's suspension.
Patrick Carrigan is set for a positional switch with the forward joining Payne Haas up front and Kobe Hetherington taking over at lock.
Cory Paix has nudged his nose in front in the race for the No.9 jersey, with Billy Walters having to settle for a place on the bench.
Jack Gosiewski has also uprooted former guaranteed starter Brendan Piakura in the backrow.
There are places on the pine for Xavier Willison and Corey Jensen.