NRL Round 26 Team News: Penultimate Panthers Test
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Penrith Panthers at CommBank Stadium has been named.
The Bulldogs head to CommBank Stadium to face fierce foes Penrith in a bid to claim consecutive victories over the Panthers in a match that will have big ramifications for the top eight.
Cameron Ciraldo has named Enari Tuala to return from a knee injury after missing last week's big win over the Dragons, with Jonathan Su'a sidelined with a one-week suspension.
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Kurt Mann has suffered a groin injury, and has been replaced with Jake Turpin, with Jack Underhill coming onto the interchange bench.
Young trio Logan Spinks, Jed Reardon and Cooper Toy have been named in the reserves.
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Date: Friday, August 28
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, NSW
Bulldogs vs Panthers Kick-Off: 8:00pm (AEST)
Match: Panthers v Bulldogs
Round 26 -
home Team
Panthers
2nd Position
away Team
Bulldogs
9th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
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The Round 26 team presented by CBS Complete Building Solutions is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Tracey | PPC Moulding Services |
| 2 | Jacob Kiraz | Chemistworks |
| 3 | Matt Burton | Platinum Rehabilitation Group |
| 4 | Bronson Xerri | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Enari Tuala | Sydney City Building Group |
| 6 | Stephen Crichton (c) | Waterview in Bicentennial Park |
| 7 | Lachlan Galvin | Leading Services Australia |
| 8 | Max King | Penny's Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 9 | Bailey Hayward | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | Kogan.com |
| 11 | Viliame Kikau | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Jaeman Salmon | Allied X |
| Interchange | Safety Partners | |
| 14 | Jake Turpin | Corellian |
| 15 | Alekolasimi Jones | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 16 | Harry Hayes | Khalil Lawyers |
| 17 | Josh Curran | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Sean O'Sullivan | |
| 20 | Jack Underhill | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Logan Spinks | |
| 22 | Jed Reardon | |
| 23 | Cooper Toy |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
