Official previews for Round 8 of the Canterbury Cup NSW.
Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Lottoland
Saturday, 4 May – 12.45pm
Broadcast LIVE on Fox League
Match: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs
Round 8 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 6 Veiru MapesoneFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connelly Leumelu
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 1 John TohiWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Tuipulotu Katoa
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Dane AukafolauCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Morgan Harper
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 12 Tyler CasselCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Marcelo Montoya
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Alfred SmalleyWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Christian Crichton
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 20 Cade CustFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jesse Marschke
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Zach Dockar-ClayHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Brandon Wakeham
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Morgan BoyleProp for Bulldogs is number 20 Sauaso Sue
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Tyran OttHooker for Bulldogs is number 22 Michael Lichaa
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 18 Taniela PasekaProp for Bulldogs is number 21 Renouf Toomaga
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 8 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Bronson Garlick
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Kelepi Tanginoa2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tony Matautia
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean KeppieLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Chris Smith
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Andy SaundersInterchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Francis Tualau
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Kurt De LuisInterchange for Bulldogs is number 10 Jack Nelson
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 22 Denzal ToniseInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kayne Kalache
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 24 Lloyd PerrettInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Dalton Smith
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Soward says: The Eagles last week ran into the juggernaut that is the Mounties side. They have struggled for consistency and that's a result of having guys in and out of the squad. I think they can beat the Bulldogs this week who have been good and been in games without being pretty. There's little that separates the two sides and I think it will be another tight one. I'm tipping a draw.
Newtown Jets v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Henson Park
Saturday, 4 May – 3.00pm
Match: Jets v Rabbitohs
Round 8 -
home Team
Jets
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Jets is number 15 William KennedyFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Leigh Higgins
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Winger for Jets is number 1 Luke PolselliWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
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Centre for Jets is number 3 Matt EvansCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jacob Gagan
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Centre for Jets is number 4 Jackson FerrisCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Tarquinn Butler
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Winger for Jets is number 19 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Dylan O'Connor
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Five-Eighth for Jets is number 6 Jack A WilliamsFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Connor Tracey
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Halfback for Jets is number 7 Braydon TrindallHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean Hawkins
Forwards
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Prop for Jets is number 8 Wesley LoloProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tom Amone
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Hooker for Jets is number 9 James SegeyaroHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Billy Brittain
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Prop for Jets is number 10 Jaimin JolliffeProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Dean Britt
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2nd Row for Jets is number 11 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Trent Peoples
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2nd Row for Jets is number 12 Siosifa Talakai2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jack Johns
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Lock for Jets is number 13 Billy MagouliasLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon Koloamatangi
Interchange
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Interchange for Jets is number 5 Isaac LumelumeInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Lucky Taavale
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Interchange for Jets is number 14 Josh CarrInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Brock Gray
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Interchange for Jets is number 17 Daniel VasquezInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Lyndon Hills
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Interchange for Jets is number 21 Cruz Topai-AveaiInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Ky Rodwell
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Soward says: The Rabbitohs will be looking to bounce back but can fancy their chances against a Jets side who are leaking too many points especially now that they have had so many injuries at the Sharks, they haven't been able to have enough guys from their Grand Final side in 2019. They will be without Kyle Flanagan and it will be hard coming up against the Rabbitohs although they do have the home-ground advantage. In saying that, Souths have too much quality in their side and tip them to win by 10.
Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Mt Smart Stadium
Sunday, 5 May – 11.45am
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 8 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 21 Paul TurnerFullback for Knights is number 1 Jacob Gagai
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Setu TuWinger for Knights is number 2 Kiah Cooper
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Taane MilneCentre for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone KataCentre for Knights is number 21 Bradman Best
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Cole WaakaWinger for Knights is number 5 Heath Gibbs
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Adam KeighranFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Phoenix Crossland
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Api PewhairangiHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mason Lino
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Preston RikiProp for Knights is number 8 Pasami Saulo
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl LawtonHooker for Knights is number 9 Zac Woolford
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Prop for Warriors is number 15 Jackson FreiProp for Knights is number 10 Jirah Momoisea
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Blake Ayshford2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Beau Fermor
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Ligi Sao2nd Row for Knights is number 15 Sam Stone
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Leivaha PuluLock for Knights is number 23 Jamie Buhrer
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam CookInterchange for Knights is number 13 Tevita Alifa
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Clayton WilliamsInterchange for Knights is number 14 Chris Randall
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Phillip MakatoaInterchange for Knights is number 16 Ben Thomas
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Adam Tuimavave-GerrardInterchange for Knights is number 17 Jacob Saifiti
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Soward says: Last week the Warriors weren't pretty to watch even with first-grade players like Adam Keighran and Solomona Kata. With Keighran and Harris-Tavita possibly playing alongside each other they have a chance to go on a run. They're also back at home which will be tough for the Knights who also have some NRL quality come back into the side such as Mason Lino. The home ground advantage will help the Warriors, however, so get them to win by 10.
North Sydney Bears v Western Suburbs Magpies
North Sydney Oval
Sunday, 5 May – 1.10pm
Broadcast LIVE on 9GEM and 9NOW
Match: Bears v Magpies
Round 8 -
home Team
Bears
3rd Position
away Team
Magpies
7th Position
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Soward says: Magpies were fantastic last week, particularly Jacob Liddle who tore the Jets apart through the middle. Look for him to partner with Tyson Gamble nicely against the Bears who were very disappointing last week against the Dragons. They do welcome back Lachlan Lam which is a huge inclusion and have Poasa Faamausili and Lindsey Collins starting in the forwards which will bolster their pack. They will want a better defensive effort after leaking so many points and expect them to bounce back. Bears by 8.
Wentworthville Magpies v St George Illawarra Dragons
Bankwest Stadium
Sunday, 5 May – 1.50pm
Match: WV Magpies v Dragons
Round 8 -
home Team
WV Magpies
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for WV Magpies is number 1 Bevan FrenchFullback for Dragons is number 1 Tristan Sailor
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Winger for WV Magpies is number 5 Greg LeleisiuaoWinger for Dragons is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for WV Magpies is number 4 Ethan ParryCentre for Dragons is number 4 Lachlan Maranta
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Centre for WV Magpies is number 20 Josh HoffmanCentre for Dragons is number 18 Steven Marsters
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Winger for WV Magpies is number 19 Haze DunsterWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jonus Pearson
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Five-Eighth for WV Magpies is number 22 Henry RaiwaluiFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Darren Nicholls
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Halfback for WV Magpies is number 7 Rhys DaviesHalfback for Dragons is number 19 Jai Field
Forwards
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Prop for WV Magpies is number 8 Mitchell ButfieldProp for Dragons is number 8 Lachlan Timm
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Hooker for WV Magpies is number 9 Matt McIlwrickHooker for Dragons is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for WV Magpies is number 10 Jacob EsauProp for Dragons is number 15 Pio Sokobalavu
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2nd Row for WV Magpies is number 11 Andrew Davey2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Charly Runciman
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2nd Row for WV Magpies is number 12 Salesi Fainga'a2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jackson Ford
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Lock for WV Magpies is number 18 Ray StoneLock for Dragons is number 20 Mitchell Allgood
Interchange
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 6 Brad KeighranInterchange for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 14 Kieran HaymanInterchange for Dragons is number 10 Josh Kerr
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 15 D'Rhys MillerInterchange for Dragons is number 13 Joe Lovodua
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 16 Joel LuaniInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Jayden Morgan
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Soward says: It might be tough for the Magpies this week although Bevan French continues to be a shining light for them in recent weeks. I don't think they have the quality in their side to be competitive consistently against a side like the Dragons. They have gone on a four-game winning streak and welcome back their captain back in Darren Nicholls and got them to win by 16.
Mounties v Penrith Panthers
Aubrey Keech Reserve
Sunday, 5 May – 3.00pm
Match: Mounties v Panthers
Round 8 -
home Team
Mounties
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Mounties is number 20 Anthony LayounFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Mounties is number 2 Tony SatiniWinger for Panthers is number 3 Allan Fitzgibbon
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Centre for Mounties is number 3 Reubenn RennieCentre for Panthers is number 2 Brent Naden
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Centre for Mounties is number 4 Sebastian KrisCentre for Panthers is number 18 Ratu Tuisese
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Winger for Mounties is number 5 Andre NikoWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Five-Eighth for Mounties is number 6 Ata HinganoFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 14 Reed Izzard
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Halfback for Mounties is number 7 Aidan SezerHalfback for Panthers is number 6 Kurt Falls
Forwards
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Prop for Mounties is number 8 Royce HuntProp for Panthers is number 10 Nick Lui-Toso
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Hooker for Mounties is number 9 Tom StarlingHooker for Panthers is number 19 Meni Luke
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Prop for Mounties is number 16 Emre GulerProp for Panthers is number 15 Jack Hetherington
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2nd Row for Mounties is number 11 Reuben Porter2nd Row for Panthers is number 4 Matheson Johns
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2nd Row for Mounties is number 12 Jack Murchie2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Billy Burns
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Lock for Mounties is number 14 Jarrett BolandLock for Panthers is number 9 Mitchell Kenny
Interchange
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Interchange for Mounties is number 10 JJ CollinsInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Bradley Gaut
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Interchange for Mounties is number 13 Steve TavitaInterchange for Panthers is number 21 Adam Fearnley
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Interchange for Mounties is number 15 Dan KeirInterchange for Panthers is number 22 Cowen Epere
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Interchange for Mounties is number 17 Dean MattersonInterchange for Panthers is number 24 George Tsikrikas
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Soward says: The Mounties have the best for and against in the competition and they seem as though they can score when they please. Although playing with confidence in attack they leaked 22 points last week which I'm sure Peter Marrapodi won't be happy with. As for Penrith, they were a lot more disciplined and controlled last week in a tight game against the Rabbitohs. This is going to be the game of the round and it can go either way. I think the Mounties keep rolling and will win by 2 in a thriller.