After falling to their first defeat of the year in Round 6, the Broncos head down the M1 to face a Titans side who have jumped into the top eight thanks to a last-ditch victory over the Dragons.
Despite winning many of the key statistical areas of their clash against the Raiders at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane suffered a shock 20-14 loss which now has them just two points clear of the Panthers at the top of the ladder.
Kevin Walters' men will be eyeing an immediate return to winning ways in what is their third derby match in six weeks, following earlier victories over the Cowboys and Dolphins.
The Titans will have taken plenty of confidence from getting the job done against the Dragons in a 20-18 win.
With three wins to their name through five games this year, Justin Holbrook's side are already halfway towards equaling their 2022 win total and will take comfort from being at home again where they have won in each of their last four games.
Both games against the Titans belonged to Brisbane last year and all up they've won 10 times in 17 visits to Cbus Super Stadium.
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 7 -
home Team
Titans
12th Position
away Team
Broncos
1st Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Team News
Titans: No injury concerns for the home side at this stage. Kieran Foran has trained well and will make his return from a calf injury, with no late changes when the teams were finalised 60 minutes before kick-off. Former Wests Tigers prop Thomas Mikaele drops out of the extended squad alongside Thomas Weaver and Sam McIntyre.
Broncos: Thomas Flegler is out after failing a HIA last week, which means Corey Jensen starts in the front row and Kobe Hetherington joins the bench for his first NRL game of the year, after missing the start of the year due to a ruptured biceps. There are no other changes from coach Kevin Walters, following his side's first loss of the season last week. The Broncos will start 1-17, as named.
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 7 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden CampbellFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron SchouppCentre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip SamiWinger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran ForanFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris RandallHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac LiuLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise LeemingInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin ClarkInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Joe VunaInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Iszac Fa'asuamaleauiInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 19 Jojo FifitaReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Jordan Pereira
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Titans have won four consecutive games at Cbus Super Stadium
- The Broncos have won their past three games against the Titans.
- Titans halfback Tanah Boyd has kicked 19 goals from 21 attempts in 2023.
- Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds has won nine from nine at Cbus Super Stadium.
- Titans second-rower David Fifita has scored three tries in four games against the Broncos.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
