The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have named their final team ahead of tonight's Pre-Season Challenge match against the Panthers at Sharks Stadium.
Shaun Packer will start the match at hooker, with Owen Pattie to come off the bench.
Late Mail: Raiders v Panthers Pre-Season Challenge
NRL Team List: Raiders v Panthers Pre-Season Challenge
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have named their squad for the first trial game of the season, when they take on the Penrith Panthers at Shark Park on Saturday night in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge.
New recruits Ethan Sanders, Matty Nicholson and Myles Martin will get their first chance to wear the green jersey after being named in the starting side.
The side features nine players with NRL experience, including Albert Hopoate, Ata Mariota and Pasami Saulo.
Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders
Saturday February 8, 7.30pm, Shark Park, Sydney1. Chevy Stewart
2. Michael Asomua
3. Albert Hopoate
4. Manaia Waitere
5. Jed Stuart
6. Adam Cook
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Jordan Martin
9. Owen Pattie
10. Pasami Saulo
11. Simi Sasagi
12. Matty Nicholson
13. Myles Martin
14. Ethan Alaia
15. Izaac Tu'itupou
16. Regan Carr
17. Mark Tuialii
18. Keahn Skipps
19. Jensen Taumoepeau
20. Jalen Afamasaga
21. Peter Taateo
22. Shaun Packer
23. Jake Clydsdale
24. Joe Roddy
25. Noah Martin
26. Ata Mariota
27. Mitchell Prest
28. Jaxon Lavender
Pacific Championships Team Lists: Finals
Official team lists, updates and injury news for the finals of the 2024 Pacific Championships Men's and Women's tournaments.
Pacific Championships Team Lists: Finals
Women's Promotion-Relegation Play-Off
PNG Orchids v Fetu Samoa, Sunday 11.40am (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Orchids: Tahnee Norris has named an unchanged starting side for the promotion-relegation final. Shae De La Cruz has been named to start at fullback failing to finish the match against the Ferns last week after a heavy tackle. A reshuffle of the interchange sees Delailah Ahose and Mala Mark return to the bench while Lilah Malabag and Roswita Kapo move to the reserves. The new replacement player is Talitha Kunjil.
Fetu Samoa: Fullback Evania Pelite has succumbed to her leg issues and has not been named to face the Orchids. Jetaya Faifua, who helped spark Samoa's comeback against Fiji off the bench last week, will start at fullback. Other changes see Christian Pio set to start at prop with Evah McEwan moving into the second row. Laikha Clarke has not been named, with Jasmine Fogavini promoted from 18th player duties last week onto the bench, alongside Viena Tinao. The 18th player is Ella-Jaye Harrison Leaunoa.
Pacific Cup Women's Final
Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns, Sunday 1.50pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Jillaroos: Just the one change to the squad that downed the Kiwi Ferns in Christchurch with Keeley Davis joining the bench and Jess Sergis dropping to 18th player. Davis came into the squad as injury cover after Quincy Dodd suffered a minor quad injury in the first-up win over the Kumuls. She was 18th player against the Kiwi Ferns and now comes in for her fifth Test match cap. Hooker Olivia Higgins is good to go despite dislocating her wrist in the win over New Zealand. The joint was quickly put back in place and the Knights star has avoided further damage. Co-captain Ali Brigginshaw has been named at halfback for her 25th Test match. Newcastle halfback Jesse Southwell joined the team in camp on Sunday and is listed among the reserves for the final.
Kiwi Ferns: Apii Nicholls slots straight into fullback after she was rested last week against the Orchids, moving Shanice Parker back onto the wing. Annessa Biddle is also back at second row for the final, with Najvada George heading to the bench. Last week's debutants both make way, with Mackenzie Wiki back into the reserves and Brooke Talataina sidelined by an ankle injury. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa will start at prop with Alexis Tauaneai going to the bench. Tiana Davison is the new 18th player.
What you need to know about the 2024 Men's Pacific Championships
Pacific Cup Men's Final
Kangaroos v Tonga XIII, Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Kangaroos: Canberra's Hudson Young moves into the starting side in place of the injured Cameron Murray (wrist) while Panthers premiership winner Lindsay Smith joins the bench for his Test debut. Ben Hunt is again the 18th man.
Tonga XIII: Coach Kristian Woolf has named the same 17 that pulled off a stunning upset over New Zealand to advance to the Cup final. Edge forward Keaon Koloamatangi remains with his partner as they await the birth of their child but could be a late inclusion closer to game day.
Men's Promotion-Relegation Play-Off
Kiwis v PNG Kumuls, Sunday 6.20pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Kiwis: Roosters powerhouse Naufahu Whyte has been elevated to the starting side with Leo Thomoson moving to the interchange bench as the Kiwis fight to avoid relegation to the Bowl for 2025. Erin Clark is again the 18th man.
Kumuls: Rhyse Martin returns to captain the side after missing last week's game for personal reasons. Dan Russell goes back to 18th man and Morea Morea drops to the reserves. Liam Horne has been named to start at hooker but could swap with Judah Rimbu as he did last weekend.
