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A spectacular double header in Las Vegas will kick off the 2024 season in a few weeks.
However, clubs still have some work to do in determining their Round 1 lineups, as teams will participate in trial matches over the course of the next three weekends.
Which young player will enter the starting lineup in Round 1 to replace Tom Flegler has been disclosed by Broncos coach Kevin Walters.
With Dom Young gone, Knights coach Adam O’Brien is facing a wing headache.
Round 1 tab NRL March 3 at 1:30 p.m. Sea Eagles of AEST
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Two of Des Hasler’s studs are sidelined until April, which is a serious blow for the Titans coach.
Following a star’s unexpected release request, Cowboys coach Todd Payten had a big backrow call to make.
The NRL Team Advice for Round 1 is provided here.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 3
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Manly Sea Eagles at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, 1:30 p.m. AEDT
Sea Eagles squad projection: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Paulo Jaxson 3. Reuben Garrick 4. Koula Tolutau 5. Saab Jason 6. Luke Brooks 7. Cherry-Evans, Daly 8. Aloiai Josh Lachlan Croker, 9. 10. Paseka Taniela 11. Olakau’atu Haumole 12. Josh Schuster 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Kum Tong Gordon Chan Chan 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Ben Trbojevic 17. Bullemor, Ethan
Team Tips: As a reward for his excellent preseason play, Ben Trbojevic is expected to be selected in the starting lineup for the Sea Eagles Las Vegas season opening. That means Josh Schuster, who has had a restricted preseason owing to injury, will lose out to Trbojevic, who scored a hat-trick against Souths in their first trial match, according to The Daily Telegraph. Nonetheless, Trbojevic has been picked in the backrow for Manly’s opening pre-season trial against the Roosters, while Schuster is set to be named in the squad and will start on the bench. Anthony Seibold, the coach of Manly, said he was happy about the selection dilemma.
“We desire rivalry for available spots,” stated Seibold.
We believed that competition was necessary if we were to grow as a team. It really is a shootout.
In the last row, especially on the left edge, there is fierce rivalry for available spaces. I do know that when Josh Schuster plays at his best, he elevates our team because he possesses an elite level of skill—an X-factor—something we lack in plenty.
“I don’t think too many players has the kind of skill he does. Ben Trbojevic’s greatest asset is his work ethic and effort off the ball.
Remarkably, in this week’s trial, young gun Jamie Humphreys was also given the first call at No. 14, with Gordon Chan Kum Tong sitting on the bench.
Isaiah Tass, Campbell Graham, Latrell Mitchell, and Alex Johnston were the predicted members of the Rabbitohs squad. 5. Cody Walker; 6. Jacob Gagai 7. Jai Arrow; 8. Lachlan Ilias Damien Cook, 9. 10. Tevita Tatola 11. The Koloamatangi Keaon 12. Cameron Murray 13. Jacob Host 14. Havili Siliva 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Burgess Tom 17. Sean Keppie
Group Advice: The Rabbitohs have already had to deal with the news that Campbell Graham would need sternum surgery, which may sideline him for four to six months. Now, they have to deal with yet another blow. Cody Walker’s calf injury kept him out of the All Stars game, Indigenous coach Ronnie Griffiths confirmed to The Sydney Morning Herald. The five-eighth is now doubtful to play in South Sydney’s Las Vegas season opener.
Because Cody is a player who makes himself available every year, it’s a huge loss for both of us, Griffiths told the Herald. If Walker is unable to play, Dean Hawkins seems to be the most likely substitute, and Jye Gray has been selected to start on the bench in South Sydney’s Charity Shield match. For the majority of that time, Isaiah Tass is probably going to play in Graham’s center position. Another devastating blow was the injury to rising star Tyrone Munro’s shoulder, which may keep him out of action until Round 1. Munro was expected to earn a berth on the wing. The Daily Telegraph claims that Munro is not likely to visit Vegas. According to News Corp, Jacob Gagai, who is uncapped, is leading the charge to take Munro’s place in Vegas. To make that a reality, Souths will need to get past one obstacle, though. The Souths are advocating for the judiciary to use this Friday’s All-player game as justification for Gagai’s one-match suspension, which he received last year for swinging his arm on the day of the state championship. Gagai is the brother of Knights player Dane. The suspension of marquee prospect Jack Wighton is one more worry for Demetriou.
Brisbane Broncos vs. Sydney Roosters, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, 3:30 p.m. AEDT
Roosters team prediction: 1. James Tedesco 2. Joseph Manu 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Young Dom 6. Sam Walker 7. Luke Keary 8. Brandon Smith 9. Spencer Leniu 10. Lindsay Collins 11. The Butcher, Nat 12. Victor Radley 13. Siua Wong 14. The Sandon Smith 15. Butcher Egan 17. Terrell May 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17.
Team Advice: Because the Roosters took advantage of the International loophole, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was permitted to serve a portion of his suspension during New Zealand’s Pacific Championship campaign. The newcomer Spencer Leniu is expected to start in the front row in the Kiwis enforcer’s place, while Terrell May will replace prop Egan Butcher on the bench next to Sitili Tupouniua. Despite this, the enforcer will still miss the first two rounds. Dom Young, the recruit, appears to be the favorite to start on the wing, with Joseph Suaalii on the other and Daniel Tupou the unfortunate one out. Joseph Manu is partnered by Billy Smith in the centers. Trent Robinson did, however, put Manu on the extended bench for their trial this week against the Sea Eagles, which allowed Suaalii to play in the centers. Tupouniua and Butcher are in the backrow, and Siua Wong is also listed on the extended bench.
1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Selwyn Cobbo was the predicted Broncos lineup. 4. Kotoni Staggs 5. Adam Reynolds; 6. Ezra Mam; 7. Corey Oates 8. The Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Brendan Piakura 11. Jordan Riki 12. Payne Haas 13. Fletcher Baker 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Patrick Carrigan 16. Xavier Willison 17. Kobe Hetherington
Team Tips: As the competition to replace renowned prop Tom Flegler heats up, Broncos coach Kevin Walters has indicated that towering young gun Xavier Willison will play in Round 1. While Willison is away on Maori All Stars duties, Corey Jensen, Roosters newcomer Fletcher Baker, and veteran Marty Taupau have the first go in the first Pre-season Challenge game against the Cowboys. Walters told News Corp., “We have high expectations for Xavier this year.” “We’ve worked on his game for a long time. He will participate in the All Stars game, which will be a physical improvement for him. After that, we’ll consider Xavier for Vegas.
The legendary Broncos player Corey Parker encouraged Baker to make an impression in North Queensland. Parker remarked, “This is a great opportunity for Baker to impress.” “Based on my observations, I am confident that he possesses the necessary skills to succeed Tom Flegler.
