{"id":284865,"date":"2023-04-11T06:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T06:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=284865"},"modified":"2023-04-11T12:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T12:58:55","slug":"storm-crisis-forces-superstars-shock-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=284865","title":{"rendered":"Storm crisis forces superstar's shock switch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne<\/a>'s injury crisis has forced international superstar Cameron Munster<\/a> to switch positions this week.<\/p>\n

\ufeffMunster will line up at fullback in the famed "Battle of Brookvale" replacing Nick Meaney, who suffered delayed concussion symptoms after round six.<\/p>\n

Meaney was already filling in for Ryan Papenhuyzen<\/a>, who is yet to play this season after shattering his kneecap last year.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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Munster is arguably the best five-eighth in the competition, but spent much of his early career at fullback for the Storm.<\/p>\n

\"Cameron<\/p>\n

*All times in AEST<\/p>\n

\ufeffTHURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, 7.50pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolphins<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2.<\/strong> Jamayne Isaako 3.<\/strong> Euan Aitken 4.<\/strong> Brenko Lee 5.<\/strong> Robert Jennings 6.<\/strong> Kodi Nikorima 7.<\/strong> Isaiya Katoa 8.<\/strong> Jesse Bromwich 9.<\/strong> Jeremy Marshall-King 10.<\/strong> Herman Ese'ese 11.<\/strong> Kenny Bromwich 12.<\/strong> Connelly Lemuelu 13.<\/strong> Tom Gilbert 14.<\/strong> JJ Collins 15.<\/strong> Mark Nicholls 16.<\/strong> Ray Stone 17.<\/strong> Kurt Donoghoe 18.<\/strong> Poasa Faamausili 19.<\/strong> Mason Teague 20.<\/strong> Edrick Lee 21.<\/strong> Jack Bostock 22.<\/strong> Valynce Te Whare<\/p>\n

Rabbitohs<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Latrell Mitchell 2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston 3.<\/strong> Isaiah Tass 4.<\/strong> Campbell Graham 5.<\/strong> Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson 6.<\/strong> Cody Walker 7.<\/strong> Lachlan Ilias 8.<\/strong> Jai Arrow 9.<\/strong> Damien Cook 10.<\/strong> Thomas Burgess 11.<\/strong> Keaon Koloamatangi 12.<\/strong> Jacob Host 13.<\/strong> Cameron Murray 14.<\/strong> Jed Cartwright 15.<\/strong> Daniel Suluka-Fifita 16.<\/strong> Davvy Moale 17.<\/strong> Hame Sele 18.<\/strong> Taane Milne 19.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe 20.<\/strong> Ben Lovett 21.<\/strong> Michael Chee Kam 22.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Dolphins welcome back captain Jesse Bromwich from illness, but lose fellow forward Jarrod Wallace to concussion. Robert Jennings returns to the wing and forces Edrick Lee out, while Ray Stone comes into the starting side and Herman Ese'ese is benched. The Rabbitohs welcome back Alex Johnston from concussion, as well as Jai Arrow from a hamstring problem.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Ashley Klein<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters at PointsBet Stadium, 6pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharks<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> William Kennedy 2.<\/strong> Sione Katoa 3.<\/strong> Jesse Ramien 4.<\/strong> Siosifa Talakai 5.<\/strong> Ronaldo Mulitalo 6.<\/strong> Matt Moylan 7.<\/strong> Nicho Hynes 8.<\/strong> Royce Hunt 9.<\/strong> Blayke Brailey 10.<\/strong> Braden Hamlin-Uele 11.<\/strong> Briton Nikora 12.<\/strong> Teig Wilton 13.<\/strong> Cameron McInnes 14.<\/strong> Wade Graham 15.<\/strong> Jack Williams 16.<\/strong> Oregon Kaufusi 17.<\/strong> Thomas Hazelton 18.<\/strong> Braydon Trindall 19.<\/strong> Connor Tracey 20.<\/strong> Tuku Hau Tapuha 21.<\/strong> Mawene Hiroti 22.<\/strong> Jayden Berrell<\/p>\n

Roosters<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> James Tedesco 2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou 3.<\/strong> Joseph Suaalii 4.<\/strong> Joseph Manu 5.<\/strong> Jaxson Paulo 6.<\/strong> Luke Keary 7.<\/strong> Sam Walker 8.<\/strong> Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9.<\/strong> Brandon Smith 10.<\/strong> Lindsay Collins 11.<\/strong> Egan Butcher 12.<\/strong> Nat Butcher 13.<\/strong> Victor Radley 14.<\/strong> Drew Hutchison 15.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte 16.<\/strong> Terrell May 17.<\/strong> Matthew Lodge 18.<\/strong> Corey Allan 19.<\/strong> Siua Wong 20.<\/strong> Paul Momirovski 21.<\/strong> Jake Turpin 22.<\/strong> Elie El Zakhem<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffCronulla welcomes back Wade Graham from suspension, as well as Oregon Kaufusi from concussion. It's welcome news given both Toby Rudolf and Dale Finucane will be missing from the forward pack due to injury and suspension respectively. The Roosters bring back skipper James Tedesco from concussion at fullback, allowing Joey Manu to return to centre and Drew Hutchison to the bench. Matt Lodge has been named to return from a facial fracture, while Fletcher Baker is out with concussion.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Grant Atkins<\/p>\n

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\"Billy<\/p>\n

Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park, 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sea Eagles<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Tom Trbojevic 2.<\/strong> Jason Saab 3.<\/strong> Brad Parker 4.<\/strong> Morgan Harper 5.<\/strong> Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 6.<\/strong> Cooper Johns 7.<\/strong> Daly Cherry-Evans 8.<\/strong> Taniela Paseka 9.<\/strong> Lachlan Croker 10.<\/strong> Jake Trbojevic 11.<\/strong> Haumole Olakau'atu 12.<\/strong> Kelma Tuilagi 13.<\/strong> Josh Aloiai 14.<\/strong> Kaeo Weekes 15.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor 16.<\/strong> Aaron Woods 17.<\/strong> Toafofoa Sipley 18.<\/strong> Sean Keppie 19.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu 20.<\/strong> Ben Condon 21.<\/strong> Gordon Chan Kum Tong 22.<\/strong> Josh Schuster<\/p>\n

Storm<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Cameron Munster 2.<\/strong> William Warbrick 3.<\/strong> Reimis Smith 4.<\/strong> Justin Olam 5.<\/strong> Xavier Coates 6.<\/strong> Jonah Pezet 7.<\/strong> Jahrome Hughes 8.<\/strong> Tui Kamikamica 9.<\/strong> Harry Grant 10.<\/strong> Christian Welch 11.<\/strong> Trent Loiero 12.<\/strong> Eliesa Katoa 13.<\/strong> Josh King 14.<\/strong> Bronson Garlick 15.<\/strong> Alec MacDonald 16.<\/strong> Tom Eisenhuth 17.<\/strong> Tariq Sims 18.<\/strong> Grant Anderson 19.<\/strong> Aaron Pene 20.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart 21.<\/strong> Sualauvi Faalogo 22.<\/strong> Jack Howarth<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffManly loses Reuben Garrick to concussion, as well as Karl Lawton to a shoulder injury. It means Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega comes in to make his third NRL appearance, while veteran forward Aaron Woods will make his club debut from the bench. The Storm have been forced to name Cameron Munster at fullback due to Nick Meaney experiencing delayed concussion symptoms. Young gun Jonah Pezet comes into the halves.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Adam Gee<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys at Mt Smart Stadium, 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warriors<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2.<\/strong> Edward Kosi 3.<\/strong> Viliami Vailea 4.<\/strong> Adam Pompey 5.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya 6.<\/strong> Dylan Walker 7.<\/strong> Shaun Johnson 8.<\/strong> Addin Fonua-Blake 9.<\/strong> Freddy Lussick 10.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa 11.<\/strong> Jackson Ford 12.<\/strong> Bayley Sironen 13.<\/strong> Tohu Harris 14.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki 15.<\/strong> Josh Curran 16.<\/strong> Jazz Tevaga 17.<\/strong> Tom Ale 18.<\/strong> Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 20.<\/strong> Ronald Volkman 21.<\/strong> Demitric Sifakula 22.<\/strong> Ali Leiataua 23.<\/strong> Zyon Maiu'u<\/p>\n

Cowboys<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Scott Drinkwater 2.<\/strong> Kyle Feldt 3.<\/strong> Valentine Holmes 4.<\/strong> Peta Hiku 5.<\/strong> Murray Taulagi 6.<\/strong> Tom Dearden 7.<\/strong> Chad Townsend 8.<\/strong> Mitchell Dunn 9.<\/strong> Reece Robson 10.<\/strong> Reuben Cotter 11.<\/strong> Coen Hess 12.<\/strong> Jeremiah Nanai 13.<\/strong> Jason Taumalolo 14.<\/strong> Jake Granville 15.<\/strong> Tomas Chester 16.<\/strong> Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17.<\/strong> Riley Price 18.<\/strong> Jack Gosiewski 19.<\/strong> Ben Hampton 20.<\/strong> Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 21.<\/strong> Brendan Elliot 22.<\/strong> Taniela Sadrugu<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffThe Warriors lose both Te Maire Martin (leg) and Wayde Egan (concussion) from the side, bringing Dylan Walker into the halves and Freddy Lussick in at hooker. Tohu Harris has once again been named but has been withdrawn before kick-off the last two weeks due to a knee injury. North Queensland is also injury hit, with Griffin Neame facing eight weeks in the casualty ward with a throat problem. Luckily the Cowboys have named Jeremiah Nanai (suspension) and Murray Taulagi to return this week.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Chris Sutton<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium, 5.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knights<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Lachlan Miller 2.<\/strong> Dominic Young 3.<\/strong> Dane Gagai 4.<\/strong> Bradman Best 5.<\/strong> Greg Marzhew 6.<\/strong> Tyson Gamble 7.<\/strong> Jackson Hastings 8.<\/strong> Daniel Saifiti 9.<\/strong> Phoenix Crossland 10.<\/strong> Leo Thompson 11.<\/strong> Tyson Frizell 12.<\/strong> Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13.<\/strong> Mathew Croker 14.<\/strong> Kurt Mann 15.<\/strong> Jack Hetherington 16.<\/strong> Jack Johns 17.<\/strong> Brodie Jones 18.<\/strong> Enari Tuala 19.<\/strong> Dylan Lucas 20.<\/strong> Simi Sasagi 21.<\/strong> Hymel Hunt 22.<\/strong> Ryan Rivett<\/p>\n

Panthers<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Dylan Edwards 2.<\/strong> Sunia Turuva 3.<\/strong> Izack Tago 4.<\/strong> Stephen Crichton 5.<\/strong> Brian To'o 6.<\/strong> Jarome Luai 7.<\/strong> Nathan Cleary 8.<\/strong> Moses Leota 9.<\/strong> Mitch Kenny 10.<\/strong> Matt Eisenhuth 11.<\/strong> Scott Sorensen 12.<\/strong> Zac Hosking 13.<\/strong> Isaah Yeo 14.<\/strong> Soni Luke 15.<\/strong> Lindsay Smith 16.<\/strong> Spencer Leniu 17.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon 18.<\/strong> Tyrone Peachey 19.<\/strong> Jack Cogger 20.<\/strong> Liam Martin 21.<\/strong> Luke Garner 22.<\/strong> Thomas Jenkins<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffNewcastle has lost its other co-captain, Jayden Brailey, for the season to a knee injury<\/a>. Phoenix Crossland takes his place at hooker, with Tyson Gamble returning from concussion to line up in the halves. Kalyn Ponga has been slated for a return next week. Penrith has named Liam Martin in the reserves as he nears a return from a calf injury.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Peter Gough<\/p>\n

Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium, 7.35pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Titans<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Jayden Campbell 2.<\/strong> Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3.<\/strong> Brian Kelly 4.<\/strong> Aaron Schoupp 5.<\/strong> Phillip Sami 6.<\/strong> Kieran Foran 7.<\/strong> Tanah Boyd 8.<\/strong> Moeaki Fotuaika 9.<\/strong> Chris Randall 10.<\/strong> Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11.<\/strong> David Fifita 12.<\/strong> Joe Stimson 13.<\/strong> Isaac Liu 14.<\/strong> Kruise Leeming 15.<\/strong> Erin Clark 16.<\/strong> Jo Vuna 17.<\/strong> Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 18.<\/strong> Klese Haas 19.<\/strong> Jojo Fifita 20.<\/strong> Thomas Mikaele 21.<\/strong> Thomas Weaver 22.<\/strong> Sam McIntyre<\/p>\n

Broncos<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Reece Walsh 2.<\/strong> Jesse Arthars 3.<\/strong> Kotoni Staggs 4.<\/strong> Herbie Farnworth 5.<\/strong> Selwyn Cobbo 6.<\/strong> Ezra Mam 7.<\/strong> Adam Reynolds 8.<\/strong> Corey Jensen 9.<\/strong> Billy Walters 10.<\/strong> Payne Haas 11.<\/strong> Kurt Capewell 12.<\/strong> Jordan Riki 13.<\/strong> Patrick Carrigan 14.<\/strong> Cory Paix 15.<\/strong> Keenan Palasia 16.<\/strong> Kobe Hetherington 17.<\/strong> Martin Taupau 18.<\/strong> Jordan Pereira 19.<\/strong> Brendan Piakura 20.<\/strong> Brendan Frei 21.<\/strong> Jock Madden 22.<\/strong> Xavier Willison<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffToby Sexton has been axed by the Titans despite his heroics in round six, as Kieran Foran returns from a calf injury to take his place in the halves. Thomas Mikaele will make his club debut after being signed from the Super League last week. Brisbane has lost star forward Thomas Flegler to concussion, with Corey Jensen to start at prop and Kobe Hetherington coming onto the bench.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Todd Smith<\/p>\n

\"Who's<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium, 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ufeffRaiders<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Sebastian Kris 2.<\/strong> Nick Cotric 3.<\/strong> Jarrod Croker 4.<\/strong> Matthew Timoko 5.<\/strong> Albert Hopoate 6.<\/strong> Jack Wighton 7.<\/strong> Jamal Fogarty 8.<\/strong> Josh Papalii 9.<\/strong> Zac Woolford 10.<\/strong> Joseph Tapine 11.<\/strong> Hudson Young 12.<\/strong> Elliott Whitehead 13.<\/strong> Corey Horsburgh 14.<\/strong> Tom Starling 15.<\/strong> Emre Guler 16.<\/strong> Pasami Saulo 17.<\/strong> Corey Harawira-Naera 18.<\/strong> Harley Smith-Shields 19.<\/strong> Trey Mooney 20.<\/strong> Peter Hola 21.<\/strong> James Schiller 22.<\/strong> Brad Schneider<\/p>\n

Dragons<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Tyrell Sloan 2.<\/strong> Mathew Feagai 3.<\/strong> Moses Suli 4.<\/strong> Zac Lomax 5.<\/strong> Tautau Moga 6.<\/strong> Talatau Amone 7.<\/strong> Ben Hunt 8.<\/strong> Zane Musgrove 9.<\/strong> Jacob Liddle 10.<\/strong> Blake Lawrie 11.<\/strong> Ben Murdoch-Masila 12.<\/strong> Jaydn Su'A 13.<\/strong> Jack Bird 14.<\/strong> Moses Mbye 15.<\/strong> Jack de Belin 16.<\/strong> Toby Couchman 17.<\/strong> Josh Kerr 18.<\/strong> Michael Molo 19.<\/strong> Max Feagai 20.<\/strong> Jayden Sullivan 21.<\/strong> Jaiyden Hunt 22.<\/strong> Viliami Fifita<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffCanberra loses Jordan Rapana following his nasty head injury against the Broncos, with Nick Cotric coming onto the wing. The good news is representative stars Jack Wighton and Joe Tapine are back. The Dragons have lost Frank Molo to a three-week suspension<\/a>, and Zane Musgrove comes in at prop. Fijian winger Mikaele Ravalawa is out with a hamstring injury and replaced by Tautau Moga.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Gerard Sutton<\/p>\n

Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury Bulldogs at CommBank Stadium, 4.05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eels<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Clinton Gutherson 2.<\/strong> Maika Sivo 3.<\/strong> Viliami Penisini 4.<\/strong> Sean Russell 5.<\/strong> Haze Dunster 6.<\/strong> Dylan Brown 7.<\/strong> Mitchell Moses 8.<\/strong> Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9.<\/strong> Josh Hodgson 10.<\/strong> Junior Paulo 11.<\/strong> Shaun Lane 12.<\/strong> Bryce Cartwright 13.<\/strong> Ryan Matterson 14.<\/strong> J'maine Hopgood 15.<\/strong> Brendan Hands 16.<\/strong> Wiremu Greig 17.<\/strong> Makahesi Makatoa 18.<\/strong> Jakob Arthur 19.<\/strong> Matt Doorey 20.<\/strong> Ofahiki Ogden 21.<\/strong> Jack Murchie 22.<\/strong> Waqa Blake<\/p>\n

Bulldogs<\/strong>: 1.<\/strong> Hayze Perham 2.<\/strong> Jacob Kiraz 3.<\/strong> Jake Averillo 4.<\/strong> Paul Alamoti 5.<\/strong> Braidon Burns 6.<\/strong> Matt Burton 7.<\/strong> Kyle Flanagan 8.<\/strong> Max King 9.<\/strong> Reed Mahoney 10.<\/strong> Tevita Pangai Junior 11.<\/strong> Viliame Kikau 12.<\/strong> Jacob Preston 13.<\/strong> Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14.<\/strong> Josh Reynolds 15.<\/strong> Jayden Okunbor 16.<\/strong> Corey Waddell 17.<\/strong> Ryan Sutton 19.<\/strong> Karl Oloapu 20.<\/strong> Jackson Topine 21.<\/strong> Samuel Hughes 22.<\/strong> Declan Casey 23.<\/strong> Andrew Davey<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/strong>: \ufeffParramatta welcomes back co-captain and representative prop Junior Paulo from suspension. The Bulldogs have added their own muscle up front, with Tevita Pangai Jr making a long-awaited return to the team from a calf issue, and Viliame Kikau rejoining the backrow from a concussion. Raymond Faitala-Mariner is also back from concussion and starts at lock. Unfortunately, star winger Josh Addo-Carr is out with a high ankle injury, bringing Braidon Burns into the side.<\/p>\n

Referee<\/strong>: Chris Butler<\/p>\n

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