NRL team shake-ups as players and coaches on the chopping block

Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur has made some big moves ahead of the clash with the North Queensland Cowboys in round six of the NRL Premiership.

He has decided to make changes by dropping try-scoring winger Maika Sivo and moving young player Blaize Talagi to the reserves.

Despite Sivo’s impressive performance in scoring both tries during their game against the Canberra Raiders, he has been left out of the team.

This decision comes after he returned from a three-game suspension at the beginning of the season for a high-tackle on Gold Coast’s AJ Brimson during pre-season.

Additionally, Parramatta Eels rookie Daejarn Asi will take over as five-eighth, Bailey Simonsson will shift from centre to wing, and Morgan Harper will return to play in the centres.

The team will also welcome back second-rower Bryce Cartwright into the lineup.

Significant changes are also happening for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in preparation for their match against the Cronulla Sharks, where they are a $3.20 chance of winning with the top NRL bookmakers.

Debutant Jye Gray will step in for Latrell Mitchell at fullback due to the latter’s suspension, while Tyrone Munro will feature as a winger again.

Damien Cook is listed as the 18th man, while Peter Mamouzelos is set to start his eighth game.

The pressure on South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is mounting, with rumours swirling that he might be let go if the team doesn’t clinch a win this Saturday.

On a positive note, Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh is set to return after recovering from an injury suffered during their 32-12 loss against the Penrith Panthers.

With Walsh in action, Tristan Sailor will move to the bench as a reserve player.

The Battle of Brisbane game will also see Anthony Milford make his first appearance of the year for the Dolphins.

However, they will have to manage without Felise Kaufusi and Herbie Farnworth due to injuries.

Despite this setback,Thomas Flegler is slated to start in the front row.

NRL Round 6 team lists

Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters teams

Thursday, April 11 – McDonald Jones Stadium – 7:50pm AEST

Newcastle Knights

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jack Cogger
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Leo Thompson
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Adam Elliot
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Daniel Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Mat Croker

Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury Bulldogs teams

Friday, April 12 – AAMI Park – 6pm AEST

Melbourne Storm

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Christian Welch
16. Tepai Moeroa
17. Alec MacDonald

Canterbury Bulldogs

1. Stephen Crichton
2. Connor Tracey
3. Jacob Kiraz
4. Bronson Xerri
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Drew Hutchison
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Chris Patolo
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Josh Curran
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Bailey Hayward
15. Poasa Faamausili
16. Samuel Hughes
17. Kitione Kautoga

Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins teams

Friday, April 12 – Suncorp Stadium – 8pm AEST

Brisbane Broncos

1. Reece Walsh
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Selwyn Cobbo
5. Jesse Arthurs
6. Ezra Mam
7. Jock Madden
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Fletcher Baker
11. Jaiyden Hunt
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Xavier Willison
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Tristan Sailor

Dolphins

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Tesi Niu
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Thomas Flegler
11. Kenneath Bromwich
12. Euan Aitken
13. Ray Stone
14. Josh Kerr
15. Anthony Milford
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Jarrad Wallace

New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles teams

Saturday, April 13 – Go Media Stadium – 3pm AEST

New Zealand Warriors

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitchell Barnett
11. Jackson Ford
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Tohu Harris
14. Chanel Harris-Tavita
15. Tom Ale
16. Jazz Tevaga
17. Jacob Laban

Manly Sea Eagles

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Tommy Talau
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Ben Trbojevic
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Corey Waddell
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Karl Lawton
15. Ethan Bellemor
16. Toafofoa Sipley
17. Nathan Brown

Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys teams

Saturday, April 13 – CommBank Stadium – 5:30pm AEST

Parramatta Eels

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Bailey Simonsson
3. Will Penisini
4. Morgan Harper
5. Sean Russell
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Dylan Brown
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. J’maine Hopgood
14. Luca Moretti
15. Ryan Matterson
16. Joe Ofahengaue
17. Kelma Tuilagi

North Queensland Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Tom Chester
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
16. Sam McIntyre
17. Jack Gosiewski

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks teams

Saturday, April 13 – Accor Stadium – 7:35pm AEST

South Sydney Rabbitohs

1. Jye Gray
2. Tyron Munro
3. Jack Wighton
4. Isiah Tass
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Dean Hawkins
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Peter Mamouzelos
10. Thomas Burgess
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray
14. Michael Chee Kam
15. Siliva Havili
16. Shaquai Mitchell
17. Davvy Moale

Cronulla Sharks

1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Kayal Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicholas Hynes
8. Thomas Hazelton
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Billy Burns
15. Jack Williams
16. Siosifa Talaki
17. Tuku Hau Tapuha

Wests Tigers vs St George Illawarra Dragons teams

Sunday, April 14 – Campbelltown Sports Stadium – 4:05pm AEST

Wests Tigers

1. Jahream Bula
2. Charlie Staines
3. Solomona Faataape
4. Justin Olam
5. Junior Tupou
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Fonua Pole
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Alex Twal
16. Justin Matamua
17. Asu Kepaoa

St George Illawarra Dragons

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Zac Lomax
3. Mosese Suli
4. Jack Bird
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Hame Sele
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su’a
13. Tom Eisenhuth
14. Jesse Marschke
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Jack De Belin
17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans teams

Sunday, April 14 – GIO Stadium – 6:15pm AEST

Canberra Raiders

1. Chevy Stewart
2. James Schiller
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies
14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Trey Mooney
17. Pasami Saulo

Gold Coast Titans

1. Jayden Campbell
2. Harley Smith-Shields
3. Brian Kelly
4. AJ Brimson
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Jaimin Jolliffe
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Klese Haas
14. Sam Verrills
15. Erin Clark
16. Isaac Liu
17. Josiah Pahulu

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