Round 12 of the NRL is upon us, and with it comes significant changes influenced by the State of Origin.
The Bulldogs are excited to see a star return, while the Rabbitohs will find themselves without several key players. Additionally, the Dragons have surprised fans with a selection to fill a gap left by an injured athlete.
: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Jordan Uta 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Jed Stuart 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Jake Clydsdale 20. Coby Black 21. Vena Patuki-Case 22. Ethan Alaia
With Ethan Strange unavailable due to Origin commitments, Daine Laurie will step into the halves alongside Ethan Sanders. On a positive note, both Xavier Savage (ankle) and Zac Hosking (concussion) have recovered from their injuries and are set to return this week. The new back-row duo consists of Hosking and Ata Mariota, as Hudson Young (Origin) and Simi Sasagi (injury) are unable to play. Making his debut, under-19s NSW Blues representative Jordan Uta has also been included on the interchange bench.