Brisbane Broncos Coach Wayne Bennett has named his side for their clash with the Bulldogs this weekend, including all six Queensland Maroons.
Corey Oates and Matt Gillett were rested after game on of the Origin series, but Bennett does not plan to rest any of his State of Origin stars with Boyd, Oates, Thaiday, McGuire, Parker and Gillett all named to atke on the Bullodgs at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
Tom Opacic will make his NRL debut in the centres with Jordan Kahu and Jack Reed unavailable.
Regular number nine Andrew McCullough is also unvailable with a thumb injury, meaning Travis Waddell will start at hooker again after a strong performance in the Broncos’ last win against the Raiders.
Jaydn Su'A also comes on the bench for the Broncos with Sam Thaiday named to start in the back row in Alex Glenn's absence.
Bennett has also named former Bulldog Herman Ese'ese as his 18th man.
BRONCOS LINE-UP:
1. Darius Boyd
2. Corey Oates
3. Tom Opacic
4. James Roberts
5. Greg Eden
6. Anthony Milford
7. Ben Hunt
8. Josh McGuire
9. Travis Waddell
10. Jarrod Wallace
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Matt Gillett
13. Corey Parker ©
Interchange:
14. Jaydn Su’A
15. Tevita Pangai Jnr
16. Adam Blair
17. Kodi Nikorima
18. Herman Ese’ese
Coach: Wayne Bennett
TWO of the NRL's most explosive teams clash when the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday evening.
The two clubs haved played out some of the competitions most tense games in recent years and this is one is sure to carry on that tradition.
Make sure you're here to see two of the most exciting teams in the NRL!
