LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Parramatta Eels are set to give Joash Papalii the number six jersey for their upcoming Round 16 match against the Gold Coast Titans.
This decision comes as the team faces a significant challenge, losing both of their starting halves.
Dylan Brown is suspended for one game after making accidental contact with a referee, a decision he chose not to contest at the judiciary.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Moses is sidelined due to a calf injury sustained during State of Origin camp.
Moses's injury history includes a pre-season foot injury and missing a game before State of Origin 1.
Former South Sydney Rabbitoh, Dean Hawkins, was initially the primary candidate to fill the gap left by Moses and remains a likely replacement again.
Additionally, Ronald Volkman, a train and trialist, was considered for the number six position as well.
However, according to reports from News Corp, head coach Jason Ryles has decided to hand the jersey to Papalii instead.
This will mark Papalii's first opportunity as an internal replacement in this critical matchup against the Titans.