The in-form utility forward Ethan Roberts will miss next Monday’s NYC clash with fourth-placed Sydney Roosters at Cbus Super Stadium because of injury.
After not playing since the round four clash with his former club Canberra Raiders, Morgan Boyle should finally return however from his back injury and has been selected at lock.
Junior Kiwis players Kurt Bernard and Greg Leleisiuao and Junior Kangaroo Brian Kelly have come through Sunday’s Test match won by the Aussies without issue and will take their place as current junior internationals.
Click play to get coach Ben Woolf’s summary of the disappointing effort against the Bulldogs and the line-up for this Sunday.
The team is:
1- Tyronne Roberts-Davis
2- Christian Mika
3- Brian Kelly
4- Greg Leleisiuao
5- Phillip Sami
6- Josh Rogers
7- Tye Barry
8- Kurt Bernard
9- Corey Manicaros
10- Max King
11- Shane Wright
12- Jed Cartwright
13- Morgan Boyle
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14 – Jordan Scott
15 – Kelepi Faukafa
16 – Nathan Watts
17 – Simione Fatafehi