NRL team lists: Every side's confirmed lineup for round 4

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Round 3 is in the near-view mirror, with only one side remaining undefeated and one side remaining winless.

Penrith kept their momentum rolling and will be boosted by some big returns in round 4, while the Tigers continue to struggle and have been dealt another injury blow.

Mitch Barnett is facing a lengthy ban on the sidelines for Newcastle, while some other names are set to return from their bans.

Here's how every side will line up this weekend. 

NRL ROUND 4 RESULTS

GOLD COAST TITANS 8 - 6 WESTS TIGERS

Thursday 31st March, Cbus Super Stadium (8.05pm)

Titans team:

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Corey Thompson
3. Brian Kelly
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Greg Marzhew
6. AJ Brimson
7. Toby Sexton
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Erin Clark
16. Jaimin Jolliffe
11. David Fifita
17. Kevin Proctor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

14. Will Smith
15. Sam Lisone
18. Jarrod Wallace
20. Sam McIntyre

Titans team news:

Isaac Liu (COVID) has been ruled out of Thursday's clash, with Jaimin Jolliffe promoted to the starting side and Jarrod Wallace named on the bench. Beau Fermor (COVID) was ruled out on gameday. 

Jayden Campbell (ribs) is expected to miss this round, with new recruit Jamayne Isaako likely replacing him at fullback. 

Corey Thompson (hand) returns to the side to replace Phillip Sami (COVID) on the wing. 

Tigers team:

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. James Roberts
4. Oliver Gildart
5. Ken Maumalo
6. Jock Madden
7. Luke Brooks
8. James Tamou
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Zane Musgrove
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Luciano Leilua
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Tyrone Peachey
15. Alex Twal
16. Luke Garner
17. Alex Seyfarth

Tigers team news:

Stefano Utoikamanu (ankle) looks set to be sidelined for an extended period. Zane Musgrove will move into the starting side at prop. 

James Roberts (quad), Ken Maumalo (ankle) and Kelma Tuilagi (HIA) are all due back this week and have been named in the starting side. 

CRONULLA SHARKS 18 - 0 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Friday 1st April, Pointsbet Stadium (6pm)

Sharks team:

1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Braden Hamlin-Uele
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Dale Finucane

14. Aiden Tolman
15. Cameron McInnes
16. Braydon Trindall
17. Andrew Fifita

Sharks team news:

Connor Tracey (HIA/groin) and Matt Ikuvalu (ankle) have both been ruled out. Siosifa Talakai will move to the centres and Ronaldo Mulitalo (HIA) makes his return on the wing. 

Teig Wilton (suspension) has been named to return in the second-row. 

Knights team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
7. Adam Clune
16. Leo Thompson
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Brodie Jones
13. Kurt Mann

8. Jacob Saifiti
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jirah Momoisea
17. Sauaso Sue

Knights team news:

Late change for the Knights, with rookie Leo Thompson moving into the starting side and Jacob Saifiti reverting to the bench. 

Mitch Barnett is facing a lengthy ban for an elbow on Chris Smith, with the Knights enforcer referred straight to the judiciary. Brodie Jones has been named to make his return in the second-row. 

Kalyn Ponga (knee) has been named at fullback after missing the past two games. 

PENRITH PANTHERS 26 - 12 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Friday 1st April, BlueBet Stadium (8.05pm)

Panthers team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Charlie Staines
3. Izack Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Taylan May
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Matthew Eisenhuth
9. Api Koroisau
24. James Fisher-Harris
11. Viliame Kikau
19. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

10. Spencer Leniu
12. Scott Sorensen
14. Mitch Kenny
17. Jaeman Salmon

Panthers team news:

Huge boost for the premiers, with halfback Nathan Cleary (shoulder) named to make his return in the No.7 jumper.

James Fisher-Harris (shoulder) and Liam Martin (leg) were both named among the reserves and have been promoted to the team 24 hours prior to kickoff. 

Chris Smith (HIA) has been ruled out following a nasty elbow from Mitch Barnett. 

Rabbitohs team:

1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Campbell Graham
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Cameron Murray

14. Jacob Host
15. Siliva Havili
16. Tom Burgess
17. Liam Knight

Rabbitohs team news:

No changes to the side that defeated the Roosters.

Blake Taaffe (ankle) is scheduled to return and has been named among the reserves. 

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 20 - 6 BRISBANE BRONCOS

Saturday 2nd April, Moreton Daily Stadium (3pm)

Warriors team:

1. Reece Walsh
25. Edward Kosi
3. Jesse Arthars
2. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
24. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Matt Lodge
11. Euan Aitken
13. Josh Curran
14. Jazz Tevaga

7. Kodi Nikorima
12. Eliesa Katoa
15. Bunty Afoa
20. Ben Murdoch-Masila

Warriors team news:

Shaun Johnson (pectoral) has been named to make his return in the halves, pushing Kodi Nikorima to the bench.

Rocco Berry (illness) has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff, with Edward Kosi coming into the backline. 

Broncos team:

1. Tesi Niu
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selywn Cobbo
6. Albert Kelly
7. Adam Reynolds
14. Tom Flegler
9. Jake Turpin
10. Payne Haas
11. Keenan Palasia
16. TC Robati
13. Patrick Carrigan

8. Ryan James
15. Kobe Hetherington
17. Billy Walters
23. Brenko Lee

Broncos team news:

Late switch for the Broncos. Tom Flegler will start at prop and Ryan James reverts to the bench. 

Kurt Capewell (calf) and Jordan Riki (ribs) have both been ruled out. Keenan Palasia and TC Robati will start in the second-row, while Brenko Lee is set to make his club debut from the bench. 

Tom Flegler (suspension) has been named to return to the side this weekend after a lengthy ban. 

MANLY SEA EAGLES 25 - 6 CANBERRA RAIDERS

Saturday 2nd April, Glen Willow Oval (5.30pm)

Sea Eagles team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
4. Morgan Harper
20. Tolutau Koula
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
19. Josh Aloiai
9. Lachlan Croker 
10. Martin Taupau
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Andrew Davey
13. Jake Trbojevic

8. Sean Keppie
14. Dylan Walker
15. Karl Lawton
17. Taniela Paseka

Sea Eagles team news:

Josh Aloiai (suspension) is a late inclusion for Manly in the front-row. Sean Keppie drops back to the bench and Ethan Bullemor misses out. 

Tolutau Koula will make his NRL debut in the centres, replacing Brad Parker. 

Raiders team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matt Timoko
4. Semi Valemei
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Brad Schneider
8. Josh Papalii
14. Matt Frawley
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Corey Harawira-Naera
13. Elliott Whitehead

9. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Adam Elliott
17. Corey Horsburgh

Raiders team news:

Nick Cotric (quad) has been named on the wing after being ruled out for the past two weeks.

Matt Frawley will again start at hooker, despite being named in the No.14 jumper. 

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 28 - 4 NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Saturday 2nd April, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (5.30pm)

Cowboys team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
13. Jason Taumalolo
11. Tom Gilbert
12. Jeremiah Nanai
16. Reuben Cotter

14. Jake Granville
15. Heilum Luki
17. Griffin Neame
18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Cowboys predicted team:

Reuben Cotter will start at lock, with Jason Taumalolo moving to prop. 

Roosters team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Paul Momirovski
4. Joseph Manu
22. Kevin Naiqama
6. Sam Walker
7. Luke Keary
17. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
14. Drew Hutchison
10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11. Nat Butcher
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley

8. Lindsay Collins
9. Connor Watson
15. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
16. Angus Crichton

Roosters team news:

Late changes for the Roosters, with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Drew Hutchison promoted to the starting side and Lindsay Collins and Connor Watson reverting to the bench. 

Kevin Naiqama replaces Billy Smith on the wing for his club debut. 

Fletcher Baker is out of the side this week, with Daniel Suluka-Fifita replacing him on the bench.

MELBOURNE STORM 44 - 0 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Sunday 3rd April, AAMI Park (4.05pm)

Storm team:

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
19. Nick Meaney
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Harry Grant
10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Josh King

14. Brandon Smith
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Trent Loiero
17. Tepai Moeroa

Storm team news:

Dean Ieremia (hamstring) has been ruled out, with Nick Meaney coming into the side on the wing. 

Harry Grant (COVID) has been named to return at hooker, while Tyran Wishart (COVID protocols) has been named among the reserves. 

Xavier Coates (hamstring) was a late omission against Parramatta but has been named on the wing, replacing Nick Meaney. 

Bulldogs team:

1. Matt Dufty
2. Braidon Burns
20. Jake Averillo
4. Brent Naden
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Brandon Wakeham
8. Luke Thompson
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Corey Waddell
12. Tevita Pangai Junior
13. Josh Jackson

14. Bailey Biondi-Odo
15. Chris Patolo
16. Max King
21. Joe Stimson

Bulldogs team news:

Big change 24 hours out from kickoff. Just a week after being axed as halfback, Jake Averillo will return in the centres and Aaron Schoupp misses out. 

Jack Hetherington (shoulder) is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Corey Waddell will come into the starting side and Ava Seumanufagai returns on the bench. 

Brandon Wakeham (lip) was a late inclusion against Manly and impressed in the halves. He suffered a nasty gash above his lip that required stitches, but was able to finish the game and has been named at halfback. 

PARRAMATTA EELS 48 - 14 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Sunday 3rd April, Commbank Stadium (6.15pm)

Eels team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Waqa Blake
3. Will Penisini
4. Tom Opacic
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
12. Isaiah Papali’i
15. Ryan Matterson
13. Nathan Brown

14. Makahesi Makatoa
16. Bryce Cartwright
17. Oregon Kaufusi
19. Wiremu Greig

Eels team news:

Ryan Matterson (hamstring) has also been named to return, with Shaun Lane a late omission. 

After a golden-point thriller against Melbourne, Ray Stone (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury. 

Dragons team:

9. Moses Mbye
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
11. Jack Bird
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
21. Andrew McCullough
10. Blake Lawrie
13. Tariq Sims
12. Jack Gosiewski
14. Jack de Belin

6. Talatau Amone
15. Josh Kerr
16. Jackson Ford
17. Aaron Woods

Dragons team news:

A late change, with Tyrell Sloan dropped from the fullback spot for Moses Mbye and Talatau Amone to start from the bench, with Jack Bird to wear the No. 6.

Meanwhile, Andrew McCullough (elbow) and Aaron Woods (hamstring) make their returns after injury lay-offs.

Cody Ramsey (hamstring) will miss at least a week, with Mat Feagai replacing him on the wing. 

Jaydn Su'A (suspension) has been hit with a one-game ban for a high tackle on Dale Finucane. Jack Gosiewski is the replacement in the second-row.

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