Penrith have named a near full-strength side for the final round of the NRL season, while Brisbane is resting almost all its representative stars in a move that could be crucial in swinging the minor premiership battle.
Key points:
The Broncos are one win ahead of the Panthers heading into the last round of the season
Brisbane’s opponent, Melbourne, are also resting a number of stars, including their entire spine
The Roosters, who need to beat South Sydney to make the finals, have named Joey Manu and James Tedesco
Prop Payne Haas, fullback Reece Walsh and five-eighth Ezra Mam are among those rested by the first-placed Broncos for Thursday night’s battle with Melbourne, but it’s a different story for the second-placed Panthers, who lost representative playmaker Jarome Luai to a dislocated shoulder last week.
They have recalled fullback Dylan Edwards, winger Sunia Turuva and back-rower Scott Sorensen from rest, and centre Izack Tago (leg) is lurking on the extended bench as he eyes a return for the first time since round 20.
The Cowboys are currently unchanged, looking for a victory to keep their finals chances alive.
Brisbane have chosen to rest up with Haas, Walsh and Mam joined by Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Billy Walters, Kurt Capewell and Kobe Hetherington in sitting out a game where they could seal the minor premiership with a win.
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