NRL confirmed team lists: Every side's lineup for Round 20

Mark Molyneux

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Here's how every side lined up for Round 20 of the 2024 NRL season. 

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Canberra Raiders 20-18 New Zealand Warriors

Friday, July 19 at GIO Stadium (8.00pm AEST)

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Kaeo Weekes 
2. Jordan Rapana
3. Matt Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Danny Levi
15. Trey Mooney
16. Ata Mariota
17. Zac Hosking

18. Adam Cook

Raiders team news:

Seb Kris has returned to the backline after missing out for the past two matches with Albert Hopoate dropping out.

In a major boost, Jamal Fogarty is set to return from a biceps injury and takes his place at halfback.

Hudson Young missed his side's previous match due to a groin complaint but is back on deck in Round 20, with Ata Mariota going to the pine. 

The forward is joined on the bench by the returning Zac Hosking with Simi Sasagi and Emre Guler shifting to the reserves. 

New Zealand confirmed team:

1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Adam Pompey
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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. Dylan Walker

14. Freddy Lussick
15. Jackson Ford
16. Jazz Tevaga
17. Leka Halasima

22. Moala Graham-Taufa

Warriors team news:

Andrew Webster has made an interesting decision in his backline with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad sidelined with a calf injury. 

Taine Tuaupiki has been handed the No.1 jersey, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has shifted to the wing to replace the injured Marcelo Montoya

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak suffered a head knock during his side's Round 18 loss to the Dogs, although he has been cleared to play after the bye. 

Shaun Johnson is nearing a return from injury but in his absence, Te Maire Martin will continue in the halves alongside Chanel Harris-Tavita

Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell are backing up after Origin III. Barnett played extended minutes for the Blues, while Capewell is free to play despite being cited for dangerous contact and a dangerous throw during the clash. 

Tohu Harris has been sidelined for the rest of the campaign with a wrist injury, so Dylan Walker will start at lock. 

Leka Halasima has kept his place in the side after his impressive cameo during the Warriors' last game. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs 42-28 Wests Tigers

Saturday, July 20 at Industree Group Stadium (3.00pm)

South Sydney confirmed team:

1. Jye Gray
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
12. Michael Chee Kam
15. Tallis Duncan
13. Keaon Koloamatangi

14. Peter Mamouzelos
16. Tom Burgess
17. Siliva Havili
20. Liam Le Blanc

18. Dion Teaupa

Rabbitohs team news:

Latrell Mitchell remains sidelined with a foot injury, so Jye Gray will continue at fullback. 

The Bunnies will also be without their skipper Cameron Murray after he was issued with a two-match ban for his involvement in a melee during Origin III. 

Murray joins Jai Arrow on the sidelines after the former QLD rep succumbed to a shoulder injury. 

Siliva Havili has been added to the bench with Liam Le Blanc initially dropping out. Although the youngster has been added back into the side due to Murray's ban with Tallis Duncan promoted to the starting side. 

Wests confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Luke Laulilii
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Solomona Faataape
5. Charlie Staines
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. David Klemmer
11. John Bateman
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Fonua Pole

14. Latu Fainu
15. Alex Twal
16. Sione Fainu
17. Jordan Miller

18. Justin Matamua

Tigers team news: 

Benji Marshall has resisted the urge to ring the changes after his side's woeful performance against the Sharks last week. 

Luke Laulilii has been recalled with Alex Lobb dropping out in the only change to the backline. 

Justin OlamStarford To'a and Junior Tupou are closing in on returns from injury but haven't been included.  

In a major blow, Api Koroisau is set to be sidelined after suffering a calf injury last week. Tallyn Da Silva will replace him at hooker, although the skipper has been included in the extended squad. 

Alex Seyfarth suffered a concussion last week and will be ruled out with Alex Twal replacing him after missing the past three games due to concussion. 

Heath Mason and Reuben Porter have also dropped out of the 17 with Latu Fainu added to the pine. 

Newcastle Knights 14-30 Brisbane Broncos

Saturday, July 20 at McDonald Jones Stadium (5.30pm)

Newcastle confirmed team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Krystian Mapapalangi
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
18. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
17. Dylan Lucas

14. Jayden Brailey
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington
19. Mat Croker

20. Thomas Cant

Knights team news:

Adam O'Brien would have been desperate for Kalyn Ponga to get through Origin unscathed and take his place at fullback following last week's heavy loss to the Sea Eagles. Fletcher Sharpe drops out.

Dane Gagai and Bradman Best will also play with Thomas Cant going to the reserves.

In a late change, Tyson Gamble has come in at five-eighth with Will Pryce replaced. 

Dylan Lucas initially went back to the bench to replace Brodie Jones, who suffered a head knock in Round 19.

However, Adan Elliott has since dropped out with Lucas moved to lock and Mat Croker added to the pine.

Brisbane confirmed team:

20. Reece Walsh
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
24. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
23. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
22. Patrick Carrigan

10. Xavier Willison
13. Kobe Hetherington
15. Tyson Smoothy
17. Martin Taupau

16. Josiah Karapani

Broncos team news: 

Kevin Walters said he would assess his Origin stars after the decider to see if they can play in this crucial clash after only listing them in the reserves. 

Reece Walsh struggled throughout a brutal clash and but is likely to back-up with Tristan Sailor replaced at fullback. 

Selwyn Cobbo also looked out of sorts during the decider and will miss out. 

In a major boost, Adam Reynolds has been named to return from a biceps injury. 

Meanwhile, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan will back-up after Origin with Blaze Mozer and Josiah Karapani dropping out of the 17. 

Melbourne Storm 24-8 Sydney Roosters

Saturday, July 20 at AAMI Park (7.35pm)

Melbourne confirmed team:

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Grant Anderson
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero

14. Sualauvi Faalogo
17. Alec MacDonald
19. Joe Chan
22. Lazarus Vaalepu

21. Chris Lewis

Storm team news:

Nick Meaney is set to return from a calf injury to take his place in the backline with Kane Bradley dropping out.

Xavier Coates is sidelined for the next few weeks, so Grant Anderson shifts from the centres to the wing to accommodate Meaney's return. 

Harry Grant has been named to back-up after Origin III with Bronson Garlick, who suffered a back injury in Round 18, sidelined. 

Nelson Asofa-Solomona suffered a hamstring issue in Round 18 but was initially named on the pine.

However, in a big blow, NAS and Christian Welch have been ruled out with Joe Chan and Lazarus Vaalepu replacing the duo on the bench. 

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Sitili Tupouniua
5. Dom Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Terrell May
9. Brandon Smith
17. Naufahu Whyte
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
13. Connor Watson

10. Lindsay Collins
14. Sandon Smith
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Nat Butcher

18. Ethan King

Roosters team news: 

Joseph Suaalii will return from suspension and replaces Michael Jennings in the centres, while Sitili Tupouniua will continue in Joey Manu's absence. 

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been suspended for four matches for a high tackle with Terrell May to start up front. 

Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu will all play following Origin III.  

Victor Radley suffered a concussion during his side's win over the Dragons in Round 18. But after having the bye last week, he is set to start. 

Sandon Smith has been added to the bench while Naufahu Whyte will start upfront with Collins dropping to the pine. 

Penrith Panthers 28-26 Dolphins 

Sunday, July 21 at BlueBet Stadium (2.00pm)

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Daine Laurie
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Paul Alamoti
6. Brad Schneider
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
16. Liam Henry
13. Matthew Eisenhuth

14. Trent Toelau
15. Lindsay Smith
17. Luron Patea
19. Mavrik Geyer

18. Isaiah Iongi

Panthers team news:

Dylan Edwards and Isaah Yeo will not back-up after Origin III after not being included in the squad, with Edwards facing a stint on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in the decider. 

Brian To'o, Jarome Luai and Liam Martin have also been cut after being named in the reserves. 

Daine Laurie, who has recovered from a hamstring complaint, will start at fullback with Sunia Turuva to return on the wing after being dropped to 18th man in Penrith's most recent game.

Casey McLean has been named in the centres with Paul Alamoti shifting to the wing. 

In a massive boost, Nathan Cleary is scheduled to return from a hamstring injury. He will take over at halfback with Brad Schneider shifting to five-eighth. 

Luke Garner was named to return from injury to take his place in the backrow, however he has dropped out with Liam Henry promoted to start and Mavrik Geyer added to the bench. 

Trent Toelau and Luron Patea have been listed on the bench while Jack Cole is sidelined. 

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Max Plath
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich

14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Trai Fuller

18. Sean O'Sullivan

Dolphins team news: 

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will need to be checked after Origin before he takes his place at fullback. Trai Fuller has dropped back to the bench replacing Sean O'Sullivan

Kodi Nikorima could be required to manage a sternum injury for the remainder of the season but is expected to start. 

Euan Aitken suffered a pec injury last week and is set to be replaced in the backrow by Felise Kaufusi, after the veteran played just 16 minutes of the decider. 

Manly Sea Eagles 38-8 Gold Coast Titans

Sunday, July 21 at 4 Pines Park (4.05pm)

Manly confirmed team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tommy Talau
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Nathan Brown
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Josh Aloiai
12. Karl Lawton
15. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Toafofoa Sipley
22. Taniela Paseka

20. Jamie Humphreys

Sea Eagles team news:

Tom Trbojevic made a brilliant return to fullback last week and will start in the No.1 jersey once again. 

Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic are set to join him in the side, if the two captains are cleared after Origin. Jamie Humphreys drops out for DCE, while Nathan Brown moves to prop to accommodate Trbojevic's return. 

However, Haumole Olakau’atu has been ruled out for two matches for his involvement in the melee during Origin III. 

Ben Trbojevic missed last week's big win over the Knights after suffering a head knock in the previous game. He returns on an edge to replace Olakau’atu, while Taniela Paseka will return from injury this week. 

Gold Coast confirmed team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Jayden Campbell
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. Klese Haas
16. Keenan Palasia
17. Josiah Pahulu

20. Tanah Boyd

Titans team news: 

Des Hasler has named a predominantly unchanged side following their impressive win last week over the Eels. 

AJ Brimson made his return from injury last week but was substituted in the second half. He won't plat this week with Keano Kini handed the No.1 jersey. 

Moeaki Fotuaika will need to be assessed after the Origin decider but has been named to back-up. 

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18 Canterbury Bulldogs

Sunday, July 21 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium (6.15pm)

North Queensland confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
4. Villiami Vailea
20. Valentine Holmes
3. Jaxon Purdue
21. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
23. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
22. Jeremiah Nanai
24. Reuben Cotter

14. Harrison Edwards
17. Griffin Neame
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Sam McIntyre

9. Jake Granville

Cowboys team news:

Valentine HolmesTom DeardenReece RobsonJeremiah Nanai and Reuben Cotter will all back-up after initially being named in the reserves. 

Jaxon Purdue and Jake Clifford drop out for Holmes and Dearden while Jake Granville drops out for Robson; Nanai and Cotter were late additions to the starting side

Murray Taulagi is set for a stint on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Round 18, so Jaxson Purdue starts on the wing. 

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. Josh Curran
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Kurt Mann

14. Bailey Hayward
19. Harry Hayes
16. Kurtis Morrin
23. Chris Patolo

22. Jeral Skelton

Bulldogs team news: 

Stephen Crichton will need to be assessed following Origin but has been named to start. He was seen in the sheds with ice on his calf. 

Max King is set for a period on the sidelines after suffering a wrist injury with Josh Curran to start up front in his absence. 

Jaeman Salmon was issued with a suspension while also fracturing his jaw in an attempted tackle with the returning Jacob Preston to take his place in the backrow. 

Harry Hayes is the new face on the bench and will make his debut, and will be joined by Chris Patolo after he bumped Lipoi Hopoi from the pine. 

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.