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

Joshua Mayne

Liam O'Loughlin

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There's been five rounds of footy, with only one team remaining winless and one team still unbeaten.

The Rabbitohs have had to adjust following Latrell Mitchell's injury, whilst the Tigers have revealed a number of changes.

Here's how every side will line up in Round 6. 

PARRAMATTA EELS VS WESTS TIGERS

Monday 18th April, CommBank Stadium (4.05pm)

Eels confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Will Penisini
3. Tom Opacic
4. Marata Niukore
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Shaun Lane
12. Isaiah Papali’i
13. Nathan Brown

14. Makahesi Makatoa
15. Ryan Matterson
16. Hayze Perham
17. Mitch Rein

18. Bryce Cartwright
19. Jake Arthur

Eels team news:

Waqa Blake (knee) has been ruled out indefinitely with an MCL injury, with Will Penisi moving to the wing and Marata Niukore (calf) returning in the centres.

Shaun Lane will make his return on the edge, pushing Ryan Matterson to the bench and Bryce Cartwright out of the 17 this week. 

Tigers confirmed team:

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. James Roberts
5. Starford To'a
21. Ken Maumalo
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jackson Hastings
8. James Tamou
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Zane Musgrove
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Luciano Leilua
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Jock Madden
15. Alex Twal
16. Thomas Mikaele
18. Tyrone Peachey

4. Luke Garner
17. Alex Seyfarth

Tigers team news:

Ken Maumalo and Tyrone Peachey have been recalled, despite initially being dropped when Michael Maguire named his side on Tuesday. Oliver Gildart and Jacob Liddle remain out of the side, while Luke Garner and Alex Seyfarth have since made way. 

Daine Laurie (COVID) returns at fullback, James Roberts (back) is back in the centres and Jackson Hastings (suspension) returns in the No.7 jumper. 

NRL ROUND 6 RESULTS

CANBERRA RAIDERS 12 - 18 NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Thursday 14th April, GIO Stadium (7.50pm)

Raiders confirmed 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
9. Tom Starling
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Corey Harawira-Naera
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Ryan Sutton

14. Xavier Savage
15. Emre Guler
16. Adam Elliott
17. Corey Horsburgh

Raiders team news:

Hudson Young (toe) has been named among the reserves and could be a late inclusion. 

Xavier Savage will return to the bench after a stint in NSW Cup. 

Cowboys confirmed team: 

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
16. Reuben Cotter
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
15. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo

8. Jordan McLean
11. Tom Gilbert
14. Jake Granville
17. Connelly Lemuelu

Cowboys team news:

Two late changes for the Cowboys. Reuben Cotter and Heilum Luki have moved into the starting side, with Jordan McLean and Tom Gilbert dropping to the bench. 

Coen Hess (shoulder) will make a return as prop, whilst Connelly Lemuelu is a new name on the bench.

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 36 - 16 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Friday 15th April, Accor Stadium (4pm)

Rabbitohs confirmed team:

1. Blake Taaffe
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Campbell Graham
5. Josh Mansour
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Tom Burgess
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Cameron Murray

14. Hame Sele
15. Jacob Host
16. Liam Knight
17. Isaiah Tass

Rabbitohs team news:

Isaiah Tass to make NRL debut at 17. Davvy Moale drops out.

Latrell Mitchell (hamstring) will miss the next eight weeks after scans revealed a hamstring tendon injury following a win over St George Illawarra. 

Blake Taaffe will move to fullback, with Hame Sele joining the bench for the first time this year. 

Bulldogs confirmed team:

1. Matt Dufty
2. Brent Naden
3. Braidon Burns
4. Jake Averillo
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Luke Thompson
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Chris Patolo
12. Tevita Pangai Junior
13. Josh Jackson

14. Brandon Wakeham
15. Ava Seumanufagai
16. Max King
17. Joe Stimson

Bulldogs team news:

Ava Seumanufagai joins the 17,  while Aaron Schoupp drops off the bench. 

Corey Waddell has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff, with Chris Patolo moving into the starting side and Aaron Schoupp joining the bench. 

PENRITH PANTHERS 40 - 12 BRISBANE BRONCOS

Friday 15th April, BlueBet Stadium (7.55pm)

Panthers confirmed 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
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Mitch Kenny
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Jaeman Salmon

Panthers team news:

Robert Jennings comes into the 18 with Lindsay Smith coming out.

Broncos confirmed team:

1. Tesi Niu
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
19. Delouise Hoeter
5. Selywn Cobbo
6. Billy Walters
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Keenan Palasia
9. Jake Turpin
10. Corey Jensen
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington

14. Ryan James
15. Rhys Kennedy
16. TC Robati
17. Cory Paix

Broncos team news:

Herbie Farnworth (leg) has been ruled out on Thursday, with rookie Delouise Hoeter set to make his first NRL appearance since 2015. 

Payne Haas (suspension) will miss one game due to an off-field incident. Corey Jensen will replace him in he front-row. 

MANLY SEA EAGLES 26 - 18 GOLD COAST TITANS

Saturday 16th April, Brookvale Oval (5.30pm)

Sea Eagles confirmed team:

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Josh Aloiai
9. Lachlan Croker 
20. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Andrew Davey
13. Jake Trbojevic

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

Sea Eagles team news:

Martin Taupau (neck/shoulder) has been ruled out, with Toafofoa Sipley to start in the front-row. 

Tolutau Koula (calf) has been cleared to play and will make his NRL debut, replacing Morgan Harper (COVID) in the centres.

Titans confirmed team:

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Phillip Sami
3. Brian Kelly
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Greg Marzhew
6. AJ Brimson
7. Toby Sexton
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Erin Clark
10. Isaac Liu
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

14. Will Smith
15. Sam Lisone
16. Jaimin Jolliffe
17. Jarrod Wallace

Titans team news:

Jayden Campbell (ribs) is still a week away from a return, with Jamayne Isaako to fill in at fullback.

Brian Kelly returns in the centres, shifting Phillip Sami to the wing and Corey Thompson out of the 17.

MELBOURNE STORM 34 - 18 CRONULLA SHARKS

Saturday 16th April, AAMI Park (7.35pm)

Storm confirmed team:

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Nick Meaney
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Harry Grant
14. Brandon Smith
11. Felise Kaufusi
16. Trent Loiero
13. Josh King

15. Tyran Wishart
17. Tepai Moeroa
18. Chris Lewis
19. Alec MacDonald

Storm team news:

Jesse and Kenny Bromwich have both been ruled out due to COVID protocols. 

Tyran Wishart comes onto the bench this week. 

Sharks confirmed team:

1. Will Kennedy
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
19. Mawene Hiroti
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Braden Hamlin-Uele
12. Teig Wilton
15. Cameron McInnes
13. Dale Finucane

14. Aidan Tolman
16. Jack Williams
17. Andrew Fifita
18. Braydon Trindall

Sharks team news:

Briton Nikora (COVID) and Sione Katoa (knee) have both been ruled out. Cameron McInnes and Mawene Hiroti come into the starting side and Braydon Trindall joins the bench. 

Aiden Tolman (COVID) makes a return to the bench, replacing Royce Hunt. 

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 22 - 14 NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

Sunday 17th April, Sydney Cricket Ground (2pm)

Roosters confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
23. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joseph Manu
5. Kevin Naiqama
6. Sam Walker
7. Luke Keary
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
24. Drew Hutchison
10. Lindsay Collins
16. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley

15. Fletcher Baker
11. Nat Butcher
22. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
9. Sam Verrills

Roosters team news:

Connor Watson and Paul Momirovski have both been ruled out, opening the door for Joseph Suaalii to make his first appearance of the year.

Siosiua Taukeiaho (calf) has again been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff. 

Sam Verrills (thumb) has been named on the bench.

Warriors confirmed team:

1. Reece Walsh
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Jesse Arthars
4. Adam Pompey
5. Edward Kosi
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
15. Bunty Afoa
11. Euan Aitken
12. Bayley Sironen
13. Josh Curran

14. Kodi Nikorima
16. Aaron Pene
17. Eliesa Katoa
18. Taniela Otukolo

Warriors team news:

Matt Lodge has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff, with Bunty Afoa set to start at prop. 

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (thumb) returns from injury on the wing, replacing Marcelo Montoya (suspension). 

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 21 - 16 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Sunday 17th April, WIN Stadium (4.05pm)

Dragons confirmed team:

1. Moses Mbye
2. Mathew Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Jack Bird
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Josh Kerr
11. Tariq Sims
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Jack de Belin

14. Talatau Amone
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Josh McGuire
17. George Burgess

Dragons team news:

Anthony Griffin will continue to play Moses Mbye and Jack Bird in the spine, with Talatau Amone keeping his spot on the bench and Tyrell Sloan again missing out. 

Josh McGuire (suspension) and George Burgess will return on the bench, Josh Kerr has been promoted to the starting side and Aaron Woods has been dropped. 

Knights confirmed team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Edrick Lee
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
14. Phoenix Crossland
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Brodie Jones
13. Kurt Mann

15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Leo Thompson
17. Sauaso Sue
18. Simi Sasagi

Knights team news:

Adam Clune (knee) was a late omission, with Phoenix Crossland starting in the halves and Simi Sasagi joining the bench. 

Edrick Lee (foot) will make his long-awaited return to first grade, replacing the injured Dom Young (knee) on the wing. 

David Klemmer (knee) has been named in the starting lineup after missing the past few games. 

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again. 

 

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.