NRL R16 teams: Storm regain Papenhuyzen amid Origin shuffle
With Game II of the 2024 State of Origin series around the corner, round 16 of the NRL Premiership features a slew of ins and outs.
While most teams lose their stars at this time of year, the Melbourne Storm have Ryan Papenhuyzen back in the No.1 jersey for Friday’s clash with the Dolphins in Brisbane.
Likewise, the Titans have named David Fifita to start in the second row when they take on the Warriors this Saturday on the Gold Coast.
The Canterbury Bulldogs could have a couple of late inclusions for their clash with the Roosters, as playmaker Drew Hutchison and star back-rower Viliame Kikau are both listed among the reserves.
On the flipside, the Chooks have made plenty of changes with Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu and Connor Watson all away for Origin II, although club captain James Tedesco will line up at fullback after losing his New South Wales spot.
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The Sea Eagles have also been hit hard by Origin selection ahead of their bout with the Rabbitohs on Sunday, while injuries to Reuben Garrick and Taniela Paseka have not helped their cause.
Souths have been on the rise in recent weeks, but it will be interesting to see how they fare without Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray.
Dolphins v Storm teams
Friday, June 21 – 8pm AEST – Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
- Trai Fuller
- Jamayne Isaako
- Jake Averillo
- Herbie Farnworth
- Jack Bostock
- Kodi Nikorima
- Isaiya Katoa
- Jesse Bromwich
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Kenneath Bromwich
- Connelly Lemuelu
- Euan Aitken
- Max Plath
- Josh Kerr
- Mark Nicholls
- Ray Stone
- Tevita Pangai Junior
Melbourne Storm
- Ryan Papenhuyzen
- Will Warbrick
- Grant Anderson
- Nick Meaney
- Sualauvi Faalogo
- Tyran Wishart
- Jahrome Hughes
- Tui Kamikamica
- Bronson Garlick
- Josh King
- Shawn Blore
- Eliesa Katoa
- Trent Loiero
- Jack Howarth
- Christian Welch
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- Joe Chan
Titans v Warriors teams
Saturday, June 22 – 3pm AEST – Cbus Super Stadium
Gold Coast Titans
- Keano Kini
- Alofiana Khan-Pereira
- Brian Kelly
- Phillip Sami
- Jojo Fifita
- Jayden Campbell
- Kieran Foran
- Keenan Palasia
- Chris Randall
- Josiah Pahulu
- David Fifita
- Beau Fermor
- Erin Clark
- Sam Verrills
- Isaac Liu
- Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
- Joe Stimson
New Zealand Warriors
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Edward Kosi
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
- Adam Pompey
- Marcelo Montoya
- Te Maire Martin
- Shaun Johnson
- Addin Fonua-Blake
- Wayde Egan
- Jackson Ford
- Marata Niukore
- Dylan Walker
- Tohu Harris
- Chanel Harris-Tavita
- Jacob Laban
- Jazz Tevaga
- Tom Ale
Roosters v Bulldogs teams
Saturday, June 22 – 5:30pm AEST – Industree Group Stadium
Sydney Roosters
- James Tedesco
- Daniel Tupou
- Fetalaiga Pauga
- Joseph Manu
- Dominic Young
- Luke Keary
- Sam Walker
- Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
- Brandon Smith
- Terrell May
- Nat Butcher
- Victor Radley
- Naufahu White
- Sandon Smith
- Blake Steep
- Sitili Tupouniua
- Siua Wong
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Connor Tracey
- Jeral Skelton
- Bronson Xerri
- Jacob Kiraz
- Blake Wilson
- Matt Burton
- Toby Sexton
- Max King
- Reed Mahoney
- Samuel Hughes
- Josh Curran
- Jaeman Salmon
- Bailey Hayward
- Jake Turpin
- Poasa Faamausili
- Kurtis Morrin
- Lipoi Hopoi
Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles teams
Saturday, June 22 – 7:35pm AEST – Accor Stadium
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Jye Gray
- Alex Johnston
- Taane Milne
- Richard Kennar
- Jacob Gagai
- Jack Wighton
- Cody Walker
- Davvy Moale
- Damien Cook
- Sean Keppie
- Michael Chee Kam
- Jai Arrow
- Keaon Koloamatangi
- Peter Mamouzelos
- Tallis Duncan
- Thomas Burgess
- Liam Le Blanc
Manly Sea Eagles
- Lehi Hopoate
- Jason Saab
- Tolutau Koula
- Aaron Schoupp
- Tommy Talau
- Luke Brooks
- Karl Lawton
- Ethan Bullemor
- Jake Simpkin
- Toafofoa Sipley
- Corey Waddell
- Ben Trbojevic
- Nathan Brown
- Gordon Chan Kum Tong
- Ben Condon
- Caleb Navale
- Aitasi James
Tigers v Raiders teams
Sunday, June 23 – 4:05pm AEST – Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Wests Tigers
- Jahream Bula
- Solomona Faataape
- Brent Naden
- Justin Olam
- Charlie Staines
- Lachlan Galvin
- Aidan Sezer
- Stefano Utoikamanu
- Api Koroisau
- Fonua Pole
- Reuben Porter
- Samuela Fainu
- Justin Matamua
- Tallyn Da Silva
- Sione Fainu
- Alex Seyfarth
- Kit Laulilii
Canberra Raiders
- Jordan Rapana
- Nick Cotric
- Matthew Timoko
- Sebastian Kris
- Xavier Savage
- Ethan Strange
- Kaeo Weekes
- Josh Papalii
- Danny Levi
- Joseph Tapine
- Hudson Young
- Elliott Whitehead
- Morgan Smithies
- Zac Woolford
- Ata Mariota
- Trey Mooney
- Emre Guler
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