LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Five new players are set to make their NRLW debuts for the Gold Coast Titans in the season opener against the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday.
Ivana Lolesio, who missed last season due to a severe knee injury, leads the newcomers, joined by Natasha Penitani, Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, and Jasmine Solia (née Fogavini), all of whom transitioned to the Titans during the off-season.
Maroons star Lauren Brown will return to the halves alongside Taliah Fuimaono after being rested during the recent pre-season trial.
Jaime Chapman steps into the fullback role to replace Evania Isaako (née Pelite), who, along with Shannon Mato, will miss the entire season due to pregnancy.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 5.15 pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.