NRL Team Lists: Round 13
The NRL's Round 13 team lists are in, with some notable changes and injuries affecting the competition. Here's a breakdown of the teams and their strategies for the upcoming matches.
Sharks vs Sea Eagles
- Key Change: Niwhai Puru replaces Nicho Hynes at halfback, with Braydon Trindall as his partner in the halves.
- Injury News: Blayke Brailey and Cameron McInnes return to the starting side, while Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jesse Ramien retain their places.
- State of Origin Impact: All three Sharks players selected for Origin are in the starting lineup, with Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora in the front row and back row, respectively.
Knights vs Eels
- Backline Shuffle: Kalyn Ponga and Jacob Saifiti are named as backups, with Thomas Cant joining the interchange.
- Eels' Changes: Isaiah Iongi returns from injury, and Joash Papalii moves to five-eighth. Kitione Kautoga is also back on deck.
- Captain's Return: Jack Williams will captain the side in the absence of Mitchell Moses and Junior Paulo.
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs
- Backline Boost: Jahream Bula returns after three games out with a shoulder injury, and Api Koroisau, Alex Twal, and Heamasi Makasini are also back.
- Bulldogs' Changes: Jacob Kiraz retains the No.1 jersey, and Jaeman Salmon moves to the second row. Josh Curran is back in the NRL after a NSW Cup appearance.
Storm vs Roosters
- Origin Impact: Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, and Trent Loiero are named in the starting side.
- Roosters' Changes: Billy Smith returns from a knee injury, and Sam Walker and Lindsay Collins are also back.
- Reserve Strategy: Keagan Russell-Smith is listed in the reserves, ready to come into the halves if needed.
Broncos vs Dragons
- Prop's Return: Payne Haas is set to play his first game since Round 7, and Brendan Piakura is also named.
- Dragons' Changes: Moses Suli returns from a back injury, and Jacob Liddle is good to go after a hamstring issue.
Raiders vs Cowboys
- Back-rower's Return: Ethan Strange and Hudson Young are named as backups.
- Cowboys' Changes: Jason Taumalolo slides to prop, and Robert Derby moves to the interchange.
Panthers vs Warriors
- Origin Reps: Ivan Cleary names Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Casey McLean, and Brian To'o in the reserves, monitoring their fitness.
- Warriors' Changes: Adam Pompey moves to the centres, and Marata Niukore joins the bench.
These team lists provide insight into the strategies and adjustments made by coaches ahead of the crucial matches in Round 13.
