Nicho Hynes and Dylan Edwards headline a number of players back on deck for final Origin auditions ahead of Game Two selections with the Blues hopefuls both set to play in Round 15.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates ahead of Round 15 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
NRL Late Mail: Round 15
Sharks v Dolphins, Thursday at PointsBet Stadium
Sharks: Nicho Hynes returns after being rested last week and is good to go after taking part in training fully throughout the week. Braden Hamlin-Uele returns on the bench alongside big men Jack Williams, Tom Hazelton and Royce Hunt.
Dolphins: Kodi Nikorima (calf) is back on deck at five-eighth so Anthony Milford makes way while Tesi Niu is pushing for a late inclusion after being named among the reserves. Origin stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi are both back.
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Raiders v Cowboys, Friday at GIO Stadium
Raiders: No late changes expected. Hudson Young returns after missing Round 13 on Blues Origin duty so Ata Mariota reverts to the bench.
Cowboys: Murray Taulagi (shoulder) and Reece Robson (neck) have both been named and are expected to play in a boost for North Queensland, while Jordan McLean (calf) is also good to go. Jason Taumalolo is named to start at lock but could drop back to the bench in place of Griffin Neame on game day.
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Rabbitohs v Broncos, Friday at Accor Stadium
Rabbitohs: A huge boost for the Bunnies with skipper Cameron Murray set to return from the hip injury that has sidelined him since Round 9. Murray has been named on the interchange bench and his inclusion could see lock Keaon Koloamatangi spend time back on the edge if required throughout the game.
Broncos: Xavier Willison (personal reasons) and Kotoni Staggs (rib) have both been named and will play with Brisbane set to remain as per program. Corey Oates suffered a minor injury at training during the week but should be good to go.
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Wests Tigers v Titans, Saturday at Leichhardt Oval
Wests Tigers: Alex Twal is in doubt for the clash after being spotted in a moon boot after last week’s game with Jordan Miller a potential late inclusion. Star playmaker Adam Doueihi listed among the reserves as he closes in on a return from a knee reconstruction but is tipped to come back through reserve grade with Api Koroisau shifting to the halves and Tallyn Da Silva coming in at hooker.
Titans: No late changes expected. Phil Sami’s return from a hamstring injury in the centres allows Beau Fermor to return to the back row and Keenan Palasia goes back to the interchange. Jayden Campbell will remain at five-eighth alongside Kieran Foran in the halves with AJ Campbell sidelined.
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Warriors v Storm, Saturday at Go Media Stadium
Warriors: Shaun Johnson is back for the first time since picking up a sternum injury in Round 10 and will partner Te Maire Martin in the halves. While his starting role is gone, Chanel Harris-Tavita has been retained on the bench at the expense of Freddy Lussick. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) has been included in the wider reserves but is expected to miss the team this week and return in Round 16.
Storm: In-form forward Eliesa Katoa is free to play after being hit with a monetary fine for a dangerous contact offence, with the Storm set to run out as per program.
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Eels v Roosters, Saturday at CommBank Stadium
Eels: Maika Sivo is back on the wing after being a game-day withdrawal last week due to a hamstring injury. Maroons forward J’maine Hopgood has been included in the No.13 jersey but remains in doubt after interim coach Trent Barrett admitted he shouldn’t have played in Round 14 due to a nerve problem in his back. Ryan Matterson may be a late inclusion for the Origin representative after he was named among the reserves in a bid to return from illness.
Roosters: Connor Watson returns from a throat injury to start at hooker in place of Brandon Smith as the Tricolours’ Origin contingent return. Terrell May and Spencer Leniu will look to provide an impact off the bench with Naufahu Whyte named at lock.
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Sea Eagles v Dragons, Sunday at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles: Damaging second-rower Haumole Olakau’atu is named to start despite suffering a calf injury last week which restricted him to just 24 minutes. He will be monitored by Manly throughout the week, with Corey Waddell likely to shift to an edge should he be ruled out.
Dragons: Luciano Leilua is named to start in the second row but could drop back to the bench prior to kick-off, as was the case last week.
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Knights v Panthers, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights: NSW hopeful Bradman Best returns from injury in the centres, while Fletcher Sharpe has unseated David Armstrong as Adam O’Brien’s fullback following his strong performance on debut in Round 14. After falling short in his bid to overcome a knee injury last week, Daniel Saifiti will try again to be declared fit after being included on the bench.
Panthers: Star fullback Dylan Edwards is expected to play following the quad injury which denied him an Origin debut last week and kept him out of Round 14. Liam Martin is a chance of making his comeback from an ankle injury after being included in the wider reserves with a final call to be made on Saturday.
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