NRL team lists: Every side’s confirmed lineup for Round 12

The opening game of this year's State of Origin series has nearly arrived with the NRL set to be heavily impacted by the showpiece event in Round 12. 

Canterbury are already hit by injuries and suspension and will have to deal without their skipper Stephen Crichton and forward leader Max King for their clash against the Dolphins. 

The Phins will be without their talisman Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Thursday night after Billy Slater picked him for Queensland. 

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New South Wales duo Zac Lomax and Mitch Moses will be absent for Parramatta's game against Manly, with the Sea Eagles set to start Tom Trbojevic after he was overlooked by Laurie Daley. 

Penrith will be missing five starters due to their selection for the Blues. Luckily, their opponents, Newcastle, are also in a world of hurt with Kalyn Ponga away with the Maroons and Bradman Best sidelined. 

The Sydney Roosters have also been hit hard with five of their players away on representative duty, while Canberra have avoided the same fate despite their stellar opening few months of the campaign. 

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Dolphins 

(Thursday, May 22 at Accor Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)

Canterbury confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey 
2. Blake Wilson 
3. Bronson Xerri 
4. Blake Taaffe
5. Marcelo Montoya 
6. Matt Burton 
7. Toby Sexton 
10. Josh Curran
9. Reed Mahoney 
16. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau 
12. Harry Hayes
13. Bailey Hayward

8. Lipoi Hopoi
14. Jake Turpin
15. Kurtis Morrin 
17. Luke Smith 

21. Jack Underhill 

Bulldogs team news:

The Dogs have taken some major hits in their backline with captain Stephen Crichton whisked away on Origin duty and Jacob Kiraz suffering an injury. 

Blake Wilson gets a start on the wing, while Blake Taaffe has been handed a starting jersey ahead of Drew Hutchison in the centres. 

Max King has been called into the Blues' side and his fellow front rower Daniel Suluka-Fifita has been ruled out after suffering a concussion in Round 11 to leave the team very light up front. 

In a major boost, Josh Curran returns to the fold after serving a suspension and will start in the middle. Lipoi Hopoi will partner him.

Kurt Mann has been included in Queensland's extended squad as 18th man, so won't be able to play for the Dogs. Bailey Hayward takes his position at lock, while Jake Turpin will act as the utility off the bench. 

Sam Hughes is finally back from injury, with the prop to be utilised off the bench during his first game of the year. 

Sitili Tupouniua and Jacob Preston remain out due to their respective suspensions, while Jack Todd and Jaeman Salmon are confined to the casualty ward. 

In a late switch, Hughes has been promoted into the starting side with Hopoi dropping to the bench. 

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Jake Averillo
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Max Feagai 
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Kurt Donoghoe
10. Felise Kaufusi  
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
17. Oryn Keeley
13. Ray Stone

12. Connelly Lemuelu
14. Harrison Graham 
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Josh Kerr

18. Sean O'Sullivan 

Phins team news:

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's Maroons call-up will force Kristian Woolf into getting creative at fullback with Trai Fuller out of the reckoning to cover him due to a knee injury. 

Woolf has given Jake Averillo the No.1 jersey with Max Feagai brought into the backline ahead Junior Tupou. 

Jeremy Marshall-King has been hampered by a leg injury during the past month and the Kiwi international remains out, so Kurt Donoghoe continues at hooker. 

Daniel Saifiti is also still in the casualty ward after missing the last few matches with a shoulder issue. 

In even more bad news for the Phins, Tom Gilbert suffered a pec injury during his side's loss to the Warriors that will sideline him for up to three months. 

Connelly Lemuelu starts in the captain's absence, with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki - who has been included in the extended QLD squad - on the opposite edge. 

Oryn Keeley is the new face on the pine as he prepares to play his fourth NRL game of the season. 

In a late change, Keeley has been promoted into the starting side at the expense of Lemuelu. 

Parramatta Eels vs. Manly Sea Eagles 

(Friday, May 23 at CommBank Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

Parramatta confirmed team:

1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Sean Russell
3. Will Penisini
4. Jordan Samrani
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Dylan Brown
7. Dean Hawkins
8. Jack Williams
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Dylan Walker
15. Luca Moretti 
16. Ryan Matterson 
17. Matt Doorey 

18. Joash Papalii
19. Joey Lussick 
20. Toni Mataele
21. Ronald Volkman 
22. Samuel Loizou

Eels team news:

Jason Ryles will be forced to do without two of his best players with Zac Lomax and Mitch Moses selected for the Blues. 

Jake Tago bagged a double for the Eels in the NSW Cup last week as they put the Knights to the sword. However, the coach has opted to shift Sean Russell to the wing and promoted Jordan Samrani off the bench to cover for the absence of Lomax. 

Dean Hawkins takes the No.7 jersey from Moses with Dylan Brown maintaining his spot at five-eighth. 

Matt Doorey was originally named to start in the backrow last week but dropped out of the side with Luca Moretti taking over.

Ryles has dropped Moretti to the bench this week due to the return from suspension of Kelma Tuilagi. Meanwhile, J'maine Hopgood was overlooked for Origin selection by Slater, so he starts at lock. 

Ryan Matterson was a late addition to the bench in Round 11 and has kept his spot in the side along with the addition of Doorey. Toni Mataele has dropped to the reserves. 

The likes of Bailey Simonsson, Dan Keir and Sam Tuivaiti are sidelined with injuries. 

Manly confirmed team:

1. Tom Trbojevic 
2. Jason Saab 
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jake Arthur 
8. Ethan Bullemor 
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga

14. Lachlan Croker 
15. Corey Waddell
16. Nathan Brown
17. Matt Lodge 

18. Clayton Faulalo
19. Brandon Wakeham
20. Tommy Talau
21. Michael Chee Kam
22. Caleb Navale

Sea Eagles team news:

Tom Trbojevic was snubbed by Daley for the Origin opener after struggling to showcase his best in the NRL this season. Turbo limped through the win over North Queensland but has been named to play in this one. 

Daly Cherry-Evans is out of the side after the QLD skipper was retained by Slater at halfback. Jake Arthur replaces the veteran after recording three try assists during Manly's 18-16 win over the Bulldogs in the NSW Cup. 

Anthony Seibold will have to deal with the loss of even more experience after Jake Trbojevic was knocked out last week. Jazz Tevaga shifts to lock with Jake Simpkin promoted off the bench. 

In some good news, Lachlan Croker will make his first appearance of the season off the bench after recovering from a knee issue. 

There is also a place on the pine for Matt Lodge in the place of Caleb Navale after the veteran clocked a game-high 275 run metres and a team-high 29 tackles last week in reserve grade. 

Haumole Olakau’atu was named in the extended squad for NSW but will be available to play for his club side this weekend. 

Toafofoa Sipley still has one more game to serve out of a suspension, while Josh Aloiai remains in the casualty ward. 

Penrith Panthers vs. Newcastle Knights

(Saturday, May 24 at Carrington Park, 5:30pm AEST)

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Daine Laurie 
2. Paul Alamoti 
3. Izack Tago 
4. Casey McLean
5. Thomas Jenkins
6. Blaize Talagi 
7. Brad Schneider
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny 
10. Matthew Eisenhuth 
11. Preston Riki
12. Liam Henry 
13. Lindsay Smith 

14. Luke Sommerton
15. Austin Dias
16. Luron Patea
17. Jack Cole 

18. Trent Toelau
19. Zac Lipowicz
20. Jesse McLean
21. Harrison Hassett
22. Billy Phillips

Panthers team news:

Dylan Edwards, Brian To'o, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo have all been picked for the Blues to leave the struggling Panthers decimated. 

Daine Laurie has been handed the No.1 jersey, while Thomas Jenkins has been promoted off the bench to start on the wing. 

Brad Schneider has been drafted in at halfback to take over from Cleary with either Jack Cole added to the bench to act as the utility. 

In further disruption to the side, Luke Garner and Isaiah Papali'i are also absent. So, Casey McLean gets a start in the centres, while Preston Riki will play in the backrow.

Matthew Eisenhuth will start up front with Liam Henry moved to an edge and Lindsay Smith taking over at lock. 

There are places on the pine for Luke Sommerton and Austin Dias amid the mass changes for Ivan Cleary's outfit. 

Scott Sorensen still has one more game to serve of his three-match suspension. 

Newcastle confirmed team:

1. Fletcher Sharpe
2. James Schiller
3. Dane Gagai
4. Kyle McCarthy
5. Fletcher Hunt 
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jack Cogger 
8. Tyson Frizell 
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Dylan Lucas 
12. Kai Pearce-Paul 
13. Adam Elliott

14. Jayden Brailey 
15. Mat Croker
16. Brodie Jones 
17. Thomas Cant  

18. Jack Hetherington 
19. Paul Bryan 
20. Matthew Arthur 
21. Connor Votano
​​​​​​​22. Jackson Hastings 

Knights team news:

Adam O'Brien's outfit are on a horror run, winning just one of their last eight games and their backline is absolutely decimated. 

Kalyn Ponga has been handed the No.1 jersey for QLD, with the skipper's absence compounded by the injuries to Greg Marzhew and Bradman Best. 

Due to the injury toll, Fletcher Sharpe has been forced to move to fullback for this game with Jack Cogger added into the halves. 

Kyle McCarthy has been drafted into the centres to allow Dylan Lucas to revert to his favoured backrow spot.

Leo Thompson is back on deck after missing last week's loss to the Eels due to a concussion. However, his usual partner Jacob Saifiti is out due to a calf issue, so Tyson Frizell starts up front. 

Thomas Cant drops back to the bench and Jack Hetherington shifts to 18th man after being a late inclusion last week. 

Sydney Roosters vs. Cronulla Sharks 

(Saturday, May 24 at Industree Group Stadium, 7:35pm AEST)

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith 
4. Mark Nawaqanitawase
5. Dom Young
6. Sandon Smith
7. Hugo Savala 
8. Makahesi Makatoa
9. Zach Dockar-Clay
10. Salesi Foketi
11. Egan Butcher
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley 

14. Benaiah Ioelu
15. Taylor Losalu
16. Blake Steep 
17. Nat Butcher 

18. Ethan King 
19. Xavier Va'a
20. Ethan Roberts 
21. Tom Rodwell 
​​​​​​​22. Toby Rodwell 

Roosters team news:

Dom Young has received an unexpected recall due to the call-up of Robert Toia into the QLD side. Mark Nawaqanitawase will slide over into the centres with the English international starting on the wing. 

Trent Robinson has several holes to plug in his pack with Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson, Angus Crichton and Lindsay Collins absent due to Origin selection. 

And in another major blow, Naufahu Whyte is set to be sidelined for an extended period with a knee injury. 

Makahesi Makatoa has been brought into the engine room after clocking 190 run metres and 34 tackles in the NSW Cup last week. He will be partnered up front by Salesi Foketi. 

Zach Dockar-Clay has been handed the No.9 jersey in Watson's absence, with 21-year-old Benaiah Ioelu brought onto the bench to act as his cover on debut. 

Egan Butcher has been promoted off the pine to start in the backrow, while Taylor Losalu has earned a spot in the 17.  

Nat Butcher is a welcome addition to the side with the versatile forward returning from a knee injury that has sidelined him for around a month. 

Cronulla confirmed team:

1. Will Kennedy
2. Mawene Hiroti 
3. Jesse Ramien 
4. KL Iro  
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 
6. Braydon Trindall 
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey 
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora 
12. Billy Burns
13. Cameron McInnes

14. Daniel Atkinson 
15. Jesse Colquhoun
16. Sifa Talakai
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

18. Hohepa Puru
19. Tuku Hau Tapuha
20. Jayden Berrell 
21. Teig Wilton 
22. Chris Vea'ila

Sharks team news: 

The Sharks battled to a gritty win over the Storm last week after losing Sam Stonestreet and Jesse Ramien to injuries.

Daniel Atkison showcased his versatility in the backline in Round 11 but will not reprise his role in the backline with Ramien named to start and Mawene Hiroti returning from injury ahead of schedule to replace Stonestreet. 

Billy Burns continues in the backrow with Teig Wilton only listed in the reserves. 

Tom Hazelton remains sidelined with a sternum issue that is a week-to-week proposition. He is joined in the casualty ward by fellow prop Toby Rudolf. 

New Zealand Warriors vs. Canberra Raiders

(Sunday, May 25 at Go Media Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)

New Zealand confirmed team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 
3. Adam Pompey
4. Kurt Capewell
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. Jackson Ford
9. Wayde Egan
10. Bunty Afoa 
11. Leka Halasima
12. Marata Niukore 
13. Erin Clark

14. Te Maire Martin
15. Jacob Laban 
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith

18. Tom Ale
20. Sam Healey 
21. Tanah Boyd
​​​​​​​22. Ali Leiataua
23. Taine Tuaupiki

Warriors team news:

The Warriors just keep on grabbing wins as they made it five victories on the bounce last week. However, they face an uphill struggle this week with their starting front rowers missing. 

Mitch Barnett has been picked for the Blues, while James Fisher-Harris has been issued with a one-match ban for a high shot. 

Jackson Ford missed last week due to a head knock but is back on deck for this one. Bunty Afoa missed Round 11 due to a knee complaint but is also back to relieve the pressure up front. 

Ali Leiataua looms as a possible late addition after being included in the reserves. The centre hasn't featured since injuring his ankle in Round 8.

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Kaeo Weekes 
2. Savelio Tamale 
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty 
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Simi Sasagi
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies 

14. Owen Pattie
15. Noah Martin 
16. Josh Papali'i 
17. Ata Mariota 

18. Jed Stuart 
19. Trey Mooney
20. Danny Levi 
21. Pasami Saulo
​​​​​​​22. Chevy Stewart 

Raiders team news:

Ricky Stuart's side are flying high and will have just one player missing through Origin this week with Hudson Young earning a NSW recall. 

Xavier Savage and Corey Horsburgh were overlooked by the Maroons, with the Raiders profiting from this. 

Simi Sasagi will take over from Young in the backrow, with NRL debutant Noah Martin added to the pine in an otherwise settled side.