The Aquis Titans arrived in Darwin this afternoon to 32-degree temperatures as they arrived on a flight from Perth to prepare for Saturday evening’s clash with Parramatta Eels at TIO Stadium (kick-off 5pm local time / 5.30pm EST).
Coach Neil Henry has retained the 17 players who pulled off an extra-time victory against the Rabbitohs, with Konrad Hurrell and Cameron Cullen, who flew in from the Gold Coast today, added to the bench.
Hurrell, who had had to overcome a minor calf injury he suffered in his last run with the Warriors, will be monitored in the next few days and is in the running to make his debut for the club.
David Shillington, initially chosen last round, is still recovering from a pectoral injury and will miss this match and possibly another.
The team will train at the TIO Stadium tomorrow at 3pm to acclimatise to the heat, with the above-30 temperatures forecast to remain through to the weekend.
For comments from coach Neil Henry, go to www.titans.com.au
The Aquis Titans team to play the Eels is:
1 – William Zillman (capt)
2 – Anthony Don
3 – Josh Hoffman
4 – Nathan Davis
5 - Nene Macdonald
6 – Tyrone Roberts
7 – Ash Taylor
8 – Luke Douglas
9 – Nathan Friend (capt)
10 – Ryan James
11 – Zeb Taia
12 – Chris McQueen
13 – Greg Bird
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14 – Nathan Peats
15 – Leivaha Pulu
16 –Agnatius Paasi
17 – Eddy Pettybourne
18 – Konrad Hurrell
19 – Cameron Cullen
