Tim Williams
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NRL Round 1 predicted teams, 2026: Squads, news, starting 19s
We predicted the NRL Round 1 starting team of every NRL club with analysis on the 19 and squad members.
NRL
February 24, 2026
We’re closing in on the NRL 2026 season opener, so it’s time to predict the starting 19 of every club.
The NRL season start date is on March 1 in Las Vegas with a double header to kick-off.
The remaining six fixtures from NRL Round 1 start on Thursday, March 5.
To get excited, I’ve pieced together what I believe will be the starting 19 for each club in round 1.
Importantly, it’s what I believe each club will run out as, rather than what I would go with.
Stacks will change as the pre-season unfolds, there’ll be signings, injuries and plenty more happening which will impact each roster.
As the movements occur, I’ll update the relevant squad on a daily basis.
If you disagree with anything below, let us know in the comment section at the bottom of the page.
An important note, this is the best 19, as we know the NRL has recently introduced the six man bench rule.
While I’m confident on the 17 named, the reality is that coaches could go any number of ways with their additional two picks.
Here’s how I believe each NRL team will line up in Round 1.
Embed from Getty ImagesBRONCOS
1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Ben Hunt
10. Payne Haas
11. Jack Gosiewski
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Cory Paix
15. Aublix Tawha
16. Xavier Willison
17. Ben Te Kura
18. Grant Anderson
19. Ben Talty
Analysis: The Broncos outfit fairly well picks itself from last season.
Ezra Mam will return to the starting side at five-eighth, pushing Ben Hunt to hooker.
With Billy Walters unavailable to begin the season, Cory Paix and rookie hooker Blake Mozer will battle for a bench role.
Josiah Karapani will look to lock down his spot on the wing with Selwyn Cobbo departing for the Dolphins, however both wingers will face competition from Jesse Arthars who will be looking to bounce back from an underwhelming season by his standards.
Brendan Piakura is unavailable for the first few rounds, with Jack Gosiewski expected to start on the edge.
Embed from Getty ImagesBULLDOGS – Actual
1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Bailey Hayward
10. Samuel Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Kurt Mann
15. Sitili Tupouniua
16. Harry Hayes
17. Josh Curran
19. Sean O’Sullivan
20. Jake Turpin
21. Enari Tuala
22. Jonathan Sua
23. Alekolasimi Jones
Analysis: No major surprises at the Doggies, with Matt Burton named at five-eighth looking to overcome a pre-season hamstring concern.
Sean O’Sullivan is on the extended bench as cover.
Jacob Kiraz has been named to take his place on the wing despite not featuring in any pre-season trials.
With Leo Thompson out for around two months, Sam Hughes starts in the front-row alongside Max King.
Stephen Crichton played left centre in the Dogs second trial, with Bronson Xerri on the right.
We should hopefully get confirmation of whether this is a permanent switch or not during the week.
With centres benefitting from the new stats system with more try-assists and line-assists with the last pass rule Crichton interests me either way, but I’d prefer him on the left where the Dogs send plenty of their attack.
I’m unlikely to start him due to strong hooking options elsewhere, but Bailey Hayward is undervalued in my eyes and should make some cash.
Making the fulltime transition as the starting 9 his minutes will inflate this year, as will his stats under the new system with third man in tackles rewarded more often.
I do still think Brandon Smith is a better buy at over $100k cheaper.
After a season surrounded by media, I very much expect Lachlan Galvin to increase his Supercoach output in 2026.
If he was available in the fairly unappealing 5/8 slot I’d start him, I just feel there may be some slightly better value at halfback.
Embed from Getty ImagesCOWBOYS – Actual
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Braidon Burns
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Tomas Chester
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Jake Clifford
7. Tom Dearden
8. Coen Hess
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Sam McIntyre
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Soni Luke
15. Thomas Mikaele
16. Harrison Edwards
17. Kai O’Donnell
18. Griffin Neame
19. John Bateman
20. Liam Sutton
21. Matthew Lodge
22. Robert Derby
No major shocks to the Cowboys line-up for Round 1.
With Zac Laybutt suspended, cheapie Tom Chester starts at centre alongside Jaxon Purdue.
This will see Jake Clifford partner Tom Dearden in the halves.
Chester looks a solid buy at near bottom dollar at $216k, with dual CTW-FLB positioning.
With plenty of cheapies available at CTW, and no TLT for six clubs until next week, I’ll fall short of calling him a must-own.
The reason being is that when Laybutt serves his suspension he could easily slot straight back in for Chester.
However, worst case scenario he’d only be one injury (or poor run of form) from returning to the team ahead of his first price rise.
Heilum Luki starts on the edge alongside Sam McIntyre, having beaten out John Bateman for the starting spot.
Luki excelled during the pre-season on return from a lengthy injury lay-off.
He could play 80 minutes, but after a year out of the game with his injury history my tip would be a 60-65 minute role to start the campaign.
Regardless, I like him as a buy.
The appearance of Soni Luke on the extended bench does make Reed Mahoney a nervous pick up, however I feel the former Bulldog should get his 80 minutes.
While the six-man bench is certainly nerve wracking, the reality is that only four players can be used.
You’d imagine Mahoney features in an 80-minute role making him a decent round 1 buy, but anything less than the full allotment of minutes would deter his credentials substantially.
Scott Drinkwater was one of the big losers out of the new stats system, he’s priced at $794k on an 81.1 point average, under the new system he’d be priced at $747k on a 76.4 average.
Not for me, but I do have the Cowboys down as landing the easiest draw to begin the season which is significant.
Embed from Getty ImagesDOLPHINS
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Kurt Donoghoe
10. Francis Molo
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
14. Ray Stone
15. Tom Flegler
16. Oryn Keely
17. Morgan Knowles
18. Felise Kaufusi
19. Trai Fuller
The Dolphins are loaded with depth, making them one of the harder line-ups to predict.
Has Trai Fuller shown enough to force Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow into the centres?
Perhaps, but according to Kristian Woolfe the spot still belongs to Hammer.
Jack Bostock is out for the start of the season, which locks recruit Selwyn Cobbo onto the wing with Jamayne Isaako.
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Max Plath is now an outside chance for round one, which would shake-up the starting side.
Jeremy Marshall-King is out for the beginning of the season with a knee injury, with Plath also likely out it’ll see Kurt Donoghoe start at hooker.
There are countless ways they could go with their forward pack and bench, with a number of versatile big men that can be moved around.
Tom Flegler is on track to return from a lengthy injury lay-off in round 1 after an impressive trial performance.
English international Morgan Knowles joins the club and will join the six man bench alongside Felise Kaufusi and Ray Stone.
It also wouldn’t surprise to see Oryn Keeley start on the edge and either Kulikefu Finefeuiaki or Connelly Lemuelu miss out.
Embed from Getty ImagesDRAGONS
1. Clinton Gutherson
2. Christian Tuipulotu
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Setu Tu
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Daniel Atkinson
8. Emre Guler
9. Damien Cook
10. Toby Couchman
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Hamish Stewart
14. Hame Sele
15. Josh Kerr
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Ryan Couchman
18. Lyhkan King-Togia
19. David Fale
20. Jacob Halangahu
21. Mathew Feagai
22. Tyrell Sloan
Analysis: As expected, Setu Tu has won the wing spot with Dave Fale missing the starting side.
While job security isn’t great, a starting winger at $201k in a side that puts wingers into space extremely well looks a near must.
I’d avoid playing him in my starting squad initially, and it might be a rollercoaster ride of scoring early, but as tries start to flow he should make owners some decent cash.
Valentine Holmes has been named to take his place at centre despite a pre-season injury concern.
Reports suggest he’ll shift to right centre, with Moses Suli on the left.
Based on actual value, he’s the fourth biggest winner in Supercoach under the new stats system.
He’s priced at $734k based on a 75.1 point average last season, under the new system he’d be $798k based on an 81.6 average.
He was in my team until the news of the hamstring complaint, but I do worry about starting him under the injury cloud.
Suli is also a genuine option for similar reasons.
Suli is another who benefits from the new stats, he’s priced at $475k on a 49 point average, on the NRL system he averaged 56 points and should be priced at $549k.
Embed from Getty ImagesEELS
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Bailey Simonsson
3. Will Penisini
4. Brian Kelly
5. Sean Russell
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Junior Paulo
9. Ryley Smith
10. Jack Williams
11. Kitione Kautoga
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jack de Belin
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Dylan Walker
16. Sam Tuivaiti
17. J’maine Hopgood
18. Jordan Samrani
19. Joash Papalii
Analysis: The departure of Zac Lomax will likely see Bailey Simonsson shift to the wing to accommodate the arrival of Brian Kelly who will play centre, while Sean Russell will start on the wing with Josh Addo-Carr missing the start of the season through injury.
Jonah Pezet is likely to start in the halves ahead of Joash Papalii.
The forward pack boasts plenty of depth and could go in a number of directions, depending on who they opt to start in the edge back-row roles.
Kitione Kautoga and Kelma Tuilagi were favourites of Jason Ryles last season and likely start round 1, however they could opt to shift Jack Williams to an edge which would see J’maine Hopgood start in the middle.
Recruit Jack de Belin likely starts at lock, however they could also opt for J’maine Hopgood.
Ryley Smith and Tallyn Da Silva will share hooking duties, while recruit Jack de Belin is expected to start at lock.
Sam Tuivaiti, Jordan Samrani and Charlie Guymer are likely to compete for the final bench role, while Ryan Matterson has a very interesting year coming up after being on the outer in 2025.
Embed from Getty ImagesKNIGHTS – Actual
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Fletcher Sharpe
7. Dylan Brown
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Trey Mooney
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Jermaine McEwen
13. Tyson Frizell
14. Sandon Smith
15. Mathew Croker
16. Thomas Cant
17. Pasami Saulo
18. Fletcher Hunt
19. Francis Manuleleua
Analysis: Kalyn Ponga has been named despite failing to feature in the pre-season trials, as has Dane Gagai.
Fletcher Sharpe has won the starting five-eighth spot alongside Dylan Brown at halfback.
With Brown at halfback, he won’t get the dual 5/8-HFB some people were banking on.
Recruit Sandon Smith will make his club debut off the bench.
Despite a slightly disrupted pre-season, 2RF mid-ranger Jermaine McEwen has been named to start on the edge and looks a quality buy.
The concern will be minutes with a niggle that was managed throughout trials, and Thomas Cant on the bench.
Popular mid-range 2RF-FRF Trey Mooney has been named to start despite reports he’d been benched, making him a viable starting option.
Embed from Getty ImagesPANTHERS
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Paul Alamoti
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To’o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Jack Cogger
15. Liam Henry
16. Isaiah Papali’i
17. Luke Garner
18. Kalani Going
19. Thomas Jenkins
Analysis: For the first time since the beginning of their dynasty, the Penrith Panthers have little roster rotation in terms of their best 19.
Their 17 essentially picks itself, outside of some potential bench movement.
The only potential shift would be Isaiah Papali’i starting on the edge and Scott Sorensen shifting to the bench to play a middle role, but last year’s usage of both men would suggest there won’t be a change.
Liam Martin is in doubt for round 1, so that may see Papali’i start anyway, while Liam Henry is also in doubt.
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The utility bench spot will be up for grabs and will be determined by Ivan Cleary’s preference for his 14. The six man bench obviously gives plenty of flexibility now.
Traditionally he’s used a halves option, meaning Jack Cole or Jack Cogger will get the nod.
He could also opt for a big bopper in Luron Patea or NSW Cup player of the year Kalani Going who signed on from the Warriors.
Going could be utilised as the bench utility with the ability to play across numerous positions.
Embed from Getty ImagesRABBITOHS
1. Jye Gray
2. Alex Johnston
3. Jack Wighton
4. Latrell Mitchell
5. Campbell Graham
6. Cody Walker
7. Ashton Ward
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Peter Mamouzelos
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Tallis Duncan
12. David Fifita
13. Cameron Murray
14. Euan Aitken
15. Lachlan Hubner
16. Bronson Garlick
17. Adam Elliott
18. Sean Keppie
19. Talanoa Penitani
Analysis: The Rabbitohs are stacked heading into the 2026 season and should be competing for a premiership if they can finally have a good run of luck on the injury front.
Jye Gray is likely to start at fullback, shifting Latrell Mitchell to centre, although this isn’t yet confirmed.
This would see Campbell Graham shift to the wing.
Jamie Humphries is expected to start at halfback.
Note however Humphreys is suspended for the first two games, with Ashton Ward likely to start at halfback,
Jonah Glover is unavailable due to injury, while Jayden Sullivan is also unlikely due to an injury of his own.
Brandon Smith had forced his way into the starting hooker position, with Peter Mamouzelos to deputise off the bench.
However, a pre-season calf injury will see Mamouzelos likely start at nine.
Outside of Tevita Tatola, essentially their entire pack is capable of starting in the middle or on the edge.
With Jai Arrow injured, Tatola will start at prop alongside Keaon Koloamatangi.
Embed from Getty ImagesRAIDERS
1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Matt Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Josh Papalii
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Owen Pattie
15. Simi Sasagi
16. Ata Mariota
17. Matty Nicholson
18. Morgan Smithies
19. Daine Laurie
Analysis: The Raiders starting side will pick itself for the most part, barring any standout pre-season performances.
Xavier Savage should start on the wing, but will face competition from recruit Sione Fainu and Jed Stuart.
Ethan Sanders is expected to get the first crack at Jamal Fogarty’s jersey ahead of highly touted rookie Coby Black who was signed from the Broncos.
Zac Hosking and Matty Nicholson will battle out the pre-season for a starting edge role, with the loser to play off the bench.
Tom Starling and Owen Pattie are expected to again share hooking duties despite the arrival of Jayden Brailey from the Knights.
Expect Pattie to play greater minutes this season after being eased in last year.
The big bench battle appeared a fight between Ata Mariota and Morgan Smithies, but the six man bench takes away this decision for Ricky Stuart.
Embed from Getty ImagesROOSTERS
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Daly Cherry-Evans
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Benaiah Ioelu
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Siua Wong
13. Connor Watson
14. Spencer Leniu
15. Blake Steep
16. Egan Butcher
17. Salesi Foketi
18. Hugo Savala
19. Tommy Talau
Analysis: The Roosters outfit largely picks itself to begin the new season.
Daly Cherry-Evans will come in and partner Sam Walker in the halves, leaving breakout star Hugo Savala as the odd man out.
Savala will play a role as the bench utility with the benefit of the six man bench.
With Reece Robson injured for the first 4-6 weeks, Benaiah Ioelu is likely to start at hooker.
Egan Butcher, Blake Steep, Salesi Foketi, Nat Butcher and Taylor Losalu will battle for bench spots.
Victor Radley will miss the start of the season due to suspension.
Any of Junior Tupou, Tommy Talau or Junior Pauga could fill the final spot on the six man bench.
Embed from Getty ImagesSEA EAGLES
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Siosiua Taukeiaho
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Taniela Paseka
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Kobe Hetherington
15. Ethan Bullemor
16. Nathan Brown
17. Simione Laiafi
18. Joey Walsh
19. Clayton Faulalo
Analysis: Manly’s backline is set with Jamal Fogarty replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.
The pack could go one of two ways pending how big man Taniela Paseka returns from a lengthy ACL lay-off.
If they opt to ease him back off the bench, Jake Trbojevic could shift to prop with recruit Kobe Hetherington starting at lock.
If Paseka is ready to rock and isn’t eased back, he could start up front with Siosiua Taukeiaho allowing Trbojevic to remain at lock.
Rookie forward Simione Laiafi has huge prospects and could feature in round 1 off the bench, particularly with Caleb Navale out for the season.
Anthony Seibold does like to run a utility in the 14, so gun rookie Joey Walsh could come into the picture if he opts to go that way.
I suspect Walsh will float between the bench and NSW Cup as they’ll be eager to get as many minutes into him at NSW Cup level as possible.
Embed from Getty ImagesSHARKS
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Sam Stonestreet
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregan Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Jesse Colquhoun
14. Siosifa Talakai
15. Billy Burns
16. Toby Rudolf
17. Tom Hazelton
18. Mawene Hiroti
19. Niwhai Puru
Analysis: The Sharks backline picks itself, with Sam Stonestreet to start on the wing in the absence of the injured Ronaldo Mulitalo.
Liam Ison will heap pressure on Will Kennedy at fullback on return from an ACL injury.
Cameron McInnes is returning from an ACL injury of his own and will miss the start of the season.
This will see Jesse Colquhoun as the likely replacement at lock.
Briton Nikora is likely to regain his starting back-row spot, pushing Billy Burns to the bench.
Braden Hamlin-Uele will be in contention for a round 1 bench spot.
Embed from Getty ImagesSTORM
1. Sua Fa’alogo
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Moses Leo
6. Cam Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Joe Chan
12. Shawn Blore
13. Ativalu Lisati
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Tui Kamikamica
16. Alec MacDonald
17. Josiah Pahulu
18. Jack Hetherington
19. Marion Seve
Analysis: Sua Fa’alogo will fill the boots of Ryan Papenhuyzen following his exit from the club.
If Zac Lomax was cleared to sign with the Storm at any point, he’d join the side on the wing.
Meaney could also shift to fullback, pending how Fa’alogo performs in the pre-season.
Xavier Coates suffered an Achiles injury in the pre-season, meaning Moses Leo likely starts on the wing.
Trent Loiero will miss the first two rounds due to suspension, Ativalu Lisati is likely to start either at lock or on the edge.
With Loiero out, he probably begins the new campaign at lock with Joe Chan on the edge.
Recruit Jack Hetherington will be competing for a round 1 bench spot.
Embed from Getty ImagesTITANS
1. Keano Kini
2. Siale Faeamani
3. Max Feagai
4. Phil Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. AJ Brimson
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moe Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Josh Patston
12. Beau Fermor
13. Chris Randall
14. Klese Haas
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Cooper Bai
17. Arama Hau
18. Lachlan Ilias
19. Adam Christensen
Analysis: There’s some movement at the Titans, with a number of starters departing the club in the off-season.
Keano Kini will return to the fullback role after missing the majority of last season with injury.
Rookie Siale Faeamani heads a list of contenders to fill the wing spot of Lofi Khan-Pereira, with Jaylan De Groot and Tony Francis also in contention.
Light on out wide, AJ Brimson may be forced to play centre with Lachlan Ilias joining Jayden Campbell in the halves.
For now though, it looks as though Brimson will get first crack at five-eighth with recruit Lachlan Ilias to miss out on a starting role.
Former Dolphin Max Feagai may start at centre, however Josh Hannay could shift Jojo Fifita to centre and start Francis or Allan Fitzgibbon on the wing.
A number of players could start in the edge back-row spot previously held by David Fifita, with reports suggesting Josh Patston is leading the contenders early on.
Chris Randall is expected to return to a middle role at this stage after spending time on the edge in the back end of 2025.
Jaimin Joliffe can’t take a trick, he’s a great footballer but the poor bloke has suffered a season ending ACL injury.
This could see a number of changes, with Tino Fa’asuamaleaui a chance to move to prop with Chris Randall starting at lock.
Arama Hau and Adam Christensen are in contention for minutes early on.
Embed from Getty ImagesWARRIORS
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Lofi Khan-Periera
3. Adam Pompey
4. Ali Leiataua
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Tanah Boyd
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Leka Halasima
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Demitric Vaimauga
16. Jacob Laban
17. Marata Niukore
18. Morgan Gannon
19. Taine Tuaupiki*
Analysis: The Warriors are stacked for depth once again which will see a number of players battle out for positions throughout the pre-season.
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstadd and Taine Tuaupiki are in a pre-season duel to start at fullback, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is far from locked onto the wing with lightning quick recruit Alofiana Khan-Pereira a chance to displace the veteran.
Tuaupiki is in doubt for the start of the season with a niggle.
The centre duel will be fascinating, with Adam Pompey, Ali Leiataua and Rocco Berry competing for two spots.
Berry is expected to miss the start of the season through injury, giving his rivals a head start.
Tanah Boyd will again deputise for Luke Metcalf who is due back approximately round 7.
Mitchell Barnett is a chance to return for round 1, we won’t know whether he’ll be eased back through NSW Cup, bench or straight into the starting side until closer to the season opener.
I expect Jackson Ford and Jacob Laban to be in competition for the final bench spot, alongside highly regarded English recruit Morgan Gannon.
Rookie hooker Samuel Healey will push his case for the no.14 jumper, but it’ll likely go to the more versatile Te Maire Martin.
Embed from Getty ImagesWESTS TIGERS
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To’a
5. Heamasi Makasini
6. Jarome Luai
7. Adam Doueihi
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Alex Twal
14. Latu Fainu
15. Tony Sukkar
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Sione Fainu
18. Royce Hunt
19. Jeral Skelton
Analysis: The Tigers backline fairly well picks itself, with Adam Doueihi to start in the halves and Latu Fainu as the bench utility.
Star rookie Heamasi Makasini is firming to start on the wing, however he will face competition from highly touted rookie Jeral Skelton who could force his way into the team with a big pre-season.
Knights recruit Kai Pearce-Paul joins Samuela Fainu in the back-row.
Warriors recruit Bunty Afoa and Royce Hunt will likely fight for the bench spot.
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