NRL Team Lists Round 23: Every Squad, Ins and Outs for Every Game
The NRL has unveiled the official team lists for Round 23, with pivotal inclusions and fresh injury blows as teams position themselves for the finals. Highlights include Cameron Munster returning for Melbourne, Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for Newcastle, and multiple key players for South Sydney. Notably, Brisbane loses Adam Reynolds to concussion protocols. Each matchup features notable shifts due to injuries and recoveries, signaling significant impacts on team performance heading into the crucial final rounds.
- Official NRL Round 23 team lists announced amid finals race.
- Key returns include Munster (Storm), Ponga & Gagai (Knights), Murray & Fifita (Rabbitohs).
- Notable injuries: Adam Reynolds (Broncos) out with concussion, several fresh changes across clubs.
NRL Team Lists: Round 23
Titans vs Cowboys
Thursday 7.50pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans:
Lachlan Ilias comes into the starting side at halfback after Zane Harrison suffered a hamstring injury. It is the only change to Josh Hannay's starting 17, while Adam Christensen has earned another opportunity on the interchange after impressing in his return to first grade.
Cowboys:
Griffin Neame returns from suspension to bolster the front row, but Reed Mahoney remains sidelined under concussion protocols. Jeremiah Nanai is unavailable after suffering a hamstring injury, allowing Kai O'Donnell to start in the back row. John Bateman has again been named among the reserves as he continues his recovery from a hamstring complaint.
| Titans | POS | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Keano Kini | 1 | Scott Drinkwater |
| Dean Ieremia | 2 | Braidon Burns |
| Jojo Fifita | 3 | Zac Laybutt |
| AJ Brimson | 4 | Tom Chester |
| Phillip Sami | 5 | Murray Taulagi |
| Jayden Campbell | 6 | Jake Clifford |
| Lachlan Ilias | 7 | Jaxon Purdue |
| Moeaki Fotuaika | 8 | Griffin Neame |
| Oliver Pascoe | 9 | Soni Luke |
| Tino Fa'asuamaleaui | 10 | Jason Taumalolo |
| Arama Hau | 11 | Heilum Luki |
| Beau Fermor | 12 | Kai O'Donnell |
| Chris Randall | 13 | Reuben Cotter |
| Kurtis Morrin | 14 | Ethan King |
| Josh Patston | 15 | Thomas Mikaele |
| Klese Haas | 16 | Matthew Lodge |
| Cooper Bai | 17 | Coen Hess |
| Sam Verrills | 18 | Sam McIntyre |
| Adam Christensen | 19 | Kaiden Lahrs |
Warriors vs Panthers
Friday 6.00pm (AEST), 8.00pm local time at Go Media Stadium
Warriors:
Andrew Webster has retained the same starting side after last week's impressive victory over the Titans. Taine Tuaupiki has been named on the interchange as he closes in on a return from a foot injury, while Demitric Vaimauga remains unavailable with a rib complaint. Morgan Gannon joins the bench, with Riley Price and Adam Pompey shifting to the extended squad.
Panthers:
Penrith have been forced into one change after Casey McLean suffered a hand injury. Three-time premiership winner Izack Tago comes into the starting side, while Blaize Talagi returns to the interchange after spending last week in NSW Cup.
| Warriors | POS | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 1 | Jaxen Edgar |
| Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | 2 | Thomas Jenkins |
| Ali Leiataua | 3 | Paul Alamoti |
| Leka Halasima | 4 | Izack Tago |
| Alofiana Khan-Pereira | 5 | Brian To'o |
| Chanel Harris-Tavita | 6 | Jack Cogger |
| Te Maire Martin | 7 | Nathan Cleary |
| James Fisher-Harris | 8 | Moses Leota |
| Wayde Egan | 9 | Freddy Lussick |
| Mitchell Barnett | 10 | Lindsay Smith |
| Kurt Capewell | 11 | Isaiah Papali'i |
| Jacob Laban | 12 | Liam Martin |
| Erin Clark | 13 | Isaah Yeo |
| Sam Healey | 14 | Billy Scott |
| Tanner Stowers-Smith | 15 | Scott Sorensen |
| Morgan Gannon | 16 | Liam Henry |
| Eddie Ieremia-Toeava | 17 | Billy Phillips |
| Luke Metcalf | 18 | Jack Cole |
| Taine Tuaupiki | 20 | Blaize Talagi |
Roosters vs Bulldogs
Friday 8.00pm at Allianz Stadium
Roosters:
Lindsay Collins has been named on the bench after a lengthy absence with concussion, while Billy Smith returns from illness on the wing. Captain James Tedesco has been cleared to play despite finishing last week's match with his ankle heavily strapped. Salesi Foketi retains his starting role after an outstanding display against North Queensland, with Nat Butcher reverting to the interchange.
Bulldogs:
Canterbury regain Sitili Tupouniua after five weeks out with a hamstring injury. Bronson Xerri and Jake Turpin have also been added to the interchange, with Sean O'Sullivan, Jonathan Sua and Alekolasimi Jones dropping out of the 17.
| Roosters | POS | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| James Tedesco | 1 | Connor Tracey |
| Billy Smith | 2 | Jacob Kiraz |
| Hugo Savala | 3 | Matt Burton |
| Robert Toia | 4 | Enari Tuala |
| Mark Nawaqanitawase | 5 | Jethro Rinakama |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 6 | Stephen Crichton |
| Sam Walker | 7 | Lachlan Galvin |
| Naufahu Whyte | 8 | Max King |
| Reece Robson | 9 | Bailey Hayward |
| Spencer Leniu | 10 | Leo Thompson |
| Salesi Foketi | 11 | Viliame Kikau |
| Siua Wong | 12 | Jacob Preston |
| Victor Radley | 13 | Jaeman Salmon |
| Connor Watson | 14 | Kurt Mann |
| Lindsay Collins | 15 | Josh Curran |
| Nat Butcher | 16 | Harry Hayes |
| Egan Butcher | 17 | Sitili Tupouniua |
| Cody Ramsey | 18 | Bronson Xerri |
| Tommy Talau | 19 | Jake Turpin |
Storm vs Sea Eagles
Saturday 3.00pm (AEST), 1.00pm local time at HBF Park, Perth
Storm:
Melbourne receive a massive boost with Cameron Munster returning from a knee injury to partner Hayden Watson in the halves, although Jahrome Hughes remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Tyran Wishart shifts to hooker, Trent Toelau moves back to the bench and Jack Howarth returns in the centres after recovering from a shoulder injury. Davvy Moale has been added to the interchange following Alec MacDonald's concussion.
Sea Eagles:
Tolutau Koula shifts back into the centres, with Blake Wilson returning on the wing for his third appearance of the season. Brandon Wakeham is back from a calf injury at hooker, while Corey Waddell returns from an ankle complaint. Manly have also suffered a blow with Kobe Hetherington rupturing his biceps at training, opening the door for Fletcher Baker to make his club debut.
| Storm | POS | Sea Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Sualauvi Faalogo | 1 | Lehi Hopoate |
| Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown | 2 | Jason Saab |
| Jack Howarth | 3 | Tolutau Koula |
| Nick Meaney | 4 | Reuben Garrick |
| Moses Leo | 5 | Blake Wilson |
| Cameron Munster | 6 | Joey Walsh |
| Hayden Watson | 7 | Jamal Fogarty |
| Stefano Utoikamanu | 8 | Taniela Paseka |
| Tyran Wishart | 9 | Brandon Wakeham |
| Josh King | 10 | Ethan Bullemor |
| Cooper Clarke | 11 | Haumole Olakau'atu |
| Oryn Keeley | 12 | Corey Waddell |
| Trent Loiero | 13 | Jake Trbojevic |
| Trent Toelau | 14 | Jake Simpkin |
| Shawn Blore | 15 | Nathan Brown |
| Davvy Moale | 16 | Simione Laiafi |
| Angus Hinchey | 17 | Fletcher Baker |
| Joe Chan | 18 | Jackson Shereb |
| Jack Hetherington | 19 | Josh Feledy |
Dolphins vs Broncos
Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins:
The Dolphins have made just one change to the side that defeated the Dragons, with Sebastian Su'a joining the bench in place of Ray Stone. Jake Averillo has again been named among the reserves as he pushes for his first appearance since Round 19 after recovering from a rib injury.
Broncos:
Thomas Duffy comes into the starting side at halfback after Adam Reynolds entered the concussion protocols. Xavier Willison has been cleared to play despite suffering a leg laceration last week, while Billy Walters and Jaiyden Hunt have both been promoted into the starting side. Jack Gosiewski also returns from a rib injury via the bench.
| Dolphins | POS | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | 1 | Reece Walsh |
| Jamayne Isaako | 2 | Josiah Karapani |
| Jack Bostock | 3 | Kotoni Staggs |
| Herbie Farnworth | 4 | Deine Mariner |
| Selwyn Cobbo | 5 | Grant Anderson |
| Kodi Nikorima | 6 | Ezra Mam |
| Isaiya Katoa | 7 | Thomas Duffy |
| Thomas Flegler | 8 | Xavier Willison |
| Jeremy Marshall-King | 9 | Billy Walters |
| Francis Molo | 10 | Payne Haas |
| Connelly Lemuelu | 11 | Jaiyden Hunt |
| Kulikefu Finefeuiaki | 12 | Jordan Riki |
| Morgan Knowles | 13 | Patrick Carrigan |
| Kurt Donoghoe | 14 | Ben Hunt |
| Max Plath | 15 | Va'a Semu |
| Tom Gilbert | 16 | Ben Talty |
| Felise Kaufusi | 17 | Gehamat Shibasaki |
| Sebastian Su'a | 18 | Jack Gosiewski |
| Bradley Schneider | 19 | Hayze Perham |
Rabbitohs vs Eels
Saturday 7.35pm at Accor Stadium
Rabbitohs:
South Sydney receive a massive boost with Cameron Murray, David Fifita and Tallis Duncan all returning. Murray resumes at lock after overcoming a calf injury, Fifita is back from suspension in the back row, while Duncan returns from a hamstring injury. Keaon Koloamatangi shifts to prop and Lachlan Hubner moves back to the bench.
Eels:
Luca Moretti returns from concussion in the front row, pushing Jack Williams into the second row and Kelma Tuilagi back to the interchange. Sean Russell has been named among the reserves as he nears a return from a quad injury, while Jezaiah Funa-Iuta is in line for his NRL debut after earning a place on the bench.
| Rabbitohs | POS | Eels |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dufty | 1 | Isaiah Iongi |
| Alex Johnston | 2 | Brian Kelly |
| Tallis Duncan | 3 | Will Penisini |
| Jack Wighton | 4 | Jordan Samrani |
| Campbell Graham | 5 | Josh Addo-Carr |
| Cody Walker | 6 | Ronald Volkman |
| Ashton Ward | 7 | Mitchell Moses |
| Tevita Tatola | 8 | Sam Tuivaiti |
| Brandon Smith | 9 | Tallyn Da Silva |
| Keaon Koloamatangi | 10 | Luca Moretti |
| David Fifita | 11 | Jack Williams |
| Adam Elliott | 12 | Kitione Kautoga |
| Cameron Murray | 13 | Jack De Belin |
| Jye Gray | 14 | Saxon Pryke |
| Lachlan Hubner | 15 | Junior Paulo |
| Sean Keppie | 16 | Teancum Brown |
| Jamie Humphreys | 17 | Kelma Tuilagi |
| Jayden Sullivan | 18 | Joash Papalii |
| Thomas Fletcher | 19 | Jezaiah Funa-Iuta |
Raiders vs Knights
Sunday 2.00pm at GIO Stadium
Raiders:
Canberra regain Simi Sasagi after the centre recovered from a hamstring injury, with Sebastian Kris dropping out of the side. Sasagi was a late withdrawal before last week's clash with Penrith and returns for a crucial home game as the Raiders continue their finals push.
Knights:
Veteran Tyson Frizell will celebrate his 300th NRL appearance after being named to start at prop. Harrison Graham has also been added to the bench after recovering from hamstring tightness, while Justin Holbrook has otherwise retained the side that defeated Brisbane.
| Raiders | POS | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Kaeo Weekes | 1 | Kalyn Ponga |
| Jed Stuart | 2 | Dominic Young |
| Simi Sasagi | 3 | Dane Gagai |
| Matthew Timoko | 4 | Bradman Best |
| Xavier Savage | 5 | Greg Marzhew |
| Ethan Strange | 6 | Fletcher Sharpe |
| Ethan Sanders | 7 | Sandon Smith |
| Corey Horsburgh | 8 | Tyson Frizell |
| Owen Pattie | 9 | Phoenix Crossland |
| Joseph Tapine | 10 | Trey Mooney |
| Zac Hosking | 11 | Jermaine McEwen |
| Ata Mariota | 12 | Francis Manuleleua |
| Morgan Smithies | 13 | Mat Croker |
| Tom Starling | 14 | Harrison Graham |
| Joe Roddy | 15 | Cody Hopwood |
| Josh Papalii | 16 | Lachlan Crouch |
| Daine Laurie | 17 | Thomas Cant |
| Savelio Tamale | 18 | Fletcher Hunt |
| Matty Nicholson | 19 | Brodie Jones |
Dragons vs Sharks
Sunday 4.05pm at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium
Dragons:
Emre Guler replaces Toby Couchman, who entered concussion protocols following last week's match. Jacob Webster has been named to make his NRL debut from the bench, while Mathew Feagai also joins the interchange. Luciano Leilua drops back to the extended squad.
Sharks:
Mawene Hiroti replaces the injured KL Iro in the centres after Iro suffered a head knock. Hohepa Puru returns from concussion to join the bench following Siosifa Talakai's biceps injury, while Addin Fonua-Blake has again been named to start despite managing an ongoing pectoral complaint. Braden Uele has been included on the extended bench as he pushes for his first NRL appearance since Round 4.
| Dragons | POS | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Gutherson | 1 | William Kennedy |
| Setu Tu | 2 | Sione Katoa |
| Moses Suli | 3 | Jesse Ramien |
| Valentine Holmes | 4 | Mawene Hiroti |
| Tyrell Sloan | 5 | Ronaldo Mulitalo |
| Lyhkan King-Togia | 6 | Braydon Trindall |
| Kyle Flanagan | 7 | Nicho Hynes |
| Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga | 8 | Addin Fonua-Blake |
| Damien Cook | 9 | Blayke Brailey |
| Emre Guler | 10 | Jesse Colquhoun |
| Dylan Egan | 11 | Briton Nikora |
| Hamish Stewart | 12 | Teig Wilton |
| Ryan Couchman | 13 | Cameron McInnes |
| Jacob Liddle | 14 | Hohepa Puru |
| Josh Kerr | 15 | Billy Burns |
| Jacob Halangahu | 16 | Oregon Kaufusi |
| Jacob Webster | 17 | Thomas Hazelton |
| Daniel Atkinson | 18 | Michael Gabrael |
| Mathew Feagai | 19 | Braden Uele |
*Team lists, player movements and selection notes are based on the official Tuesday Round 23 team announcements.
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