NRL Team Lists Round 16: Turbo Returns, Best Back, Origin Stars Named

NRL Team Lists Round 16: Turbo Returns, Best Back For Knights, Origin Stars On Watch

Knights vs Dragons

Friday 8:00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights

Bradman Best returns after five weeks out with a hamstring injury, providing a major boost to Newcastle's backline. Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Lucas have both been named despite Origin duties, while Thomas Cant starts in the back row following Jermaine McEwen's club suspension.

Dragons

Luciano Leilua returns after spending time in NSW Cup following Jaydn Su'A's pectoral injury. Emre Guler is also back, while Christian Tuipulotu has been named in the extended squad as he pushes to return from a hamstring issue.

Wests Tigers vs Dolphins

Saturday 3:00pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Wests Tigers

Apisai Koroisau has been named to back up from Origin, while Adam Doueihi is a chance of returning from a shoulder injury after being named in the extended squad. Tony Sukkar starts in the back row following Kai Pearce-Paul's pectoral injury.

Dolphins

Kristian Woolf sticks with the same side that dismantled the Roosters last week. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Thomas Flegler and Selwyn Cobbo are rested following Origin commitments, while Max Plath and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki have been named among the reserves.

Titans vs Panthers

Saturday 5:30pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita have both been named to back up from Origin. Lachlan Ilias returns to the NRL squad for the first time since Round 9 after being named on the extended bench.

Panthers

Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Brian To'o have all been named in the reserves and will be monitored after Origin II. Jack Cogger has been selected at halfback, while Penrith have shuffled their backline due to injuries and representative commitments.

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles

Saturday 7:35pm at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs

Kurt Mann returns at hooker after overcoming an ear injury. Captain Stephen Crichton has been named despite missing Origin II with a shoulder complaint, while Logan Spinks could make his NRL debut.

Sea Eagles

Tom Trbojevic returns after seven weeks sidelined with a hamstring injury. Ethan Bullemor is also back from a head knock, while Tolutau Koula has been named after Origin duties.

Warriors vs Cowboys

Sunday 2:00pm (AEST), 4:00pm local time at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch

Warriors

The Warriors welcome several key names back into the extended squad, with Mitchell Barnett and Kurt Capewell both a chance of backing up after Origin II. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns on the wing after Alofiana Khan-Pereira suffered a quad injury, while Sam Healey is back on the bench following a thumb problem. Luke Metcalf and Rocco Berry have also been recalled after time in NSW Cup.

Cowboys

Jeremiah Nanai is set to play his first game since Round 9 after recovering from a shoulder injury. Braidon Burns also returns, prompting a reshuffle that sees Zac Laybutt move into the centres and Jaxon Purdue switch to five-eighth. Veteran English forward John Bateman is listed in the extended squad and could make his first NRL appearance of the season.

Storm vs Raiders

Sunday 4:05pm at AAMI Park

Storm

Craig Bellamy has named Origin representatives Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero to back up just four days after Origin II. Jack Howarth returns from a quad injury and Tyran Wishart is back from an ankle complaint, strengthening Melbourne's depth heading into a crucial clash.

Raiders

Canberra have named Blues representatives Ethan Strange and Hudson Young in the starting side despite Origin duties. Winger Savelio Tamale returns from concussion, while rookie Vena Patuki-Case retains his place after debuting last week. Josh Papalii and Simi Sasagi remain unavailable through injury.

Roosters vs Sharks

Sunday 6:15pm at Allianz Stadium

Roosters

The Roosters welcome back a host of representative stars, with James Tedesco, Sam Walker, Reece Robson, Lindsay Collins, Victor Radley, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Robert Toia all named to return. Last week's debutants Rex Bassingthwaighte and Toby Rodwell retain spots in the extended squad, while Hugo Savala and Reece Foley enter concussion protocols.

Sharks

Cronulla have named Origin forwards Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora in their starting side. Nicho Hynes remains in the extended squad as he works his way back from a calf injury, while Blayke Brailey is also nearing a return from a broken arm. Niwhai Puru again wears the No.7 jersey.