Late mail: Brimson rested, Titans shuffle bench for Eels showdown
Titans star AJ Brimson will be rested from Sunday night's clash against the Parramatta Eels in one of three switches made ahead of kick-off at CommBank Stadium.
The only member of the Queensland quartet not to back-up after Wednesday night's Origin contest, Brimson's omission will see Jayden Campbell take fullback duties; meanwhile, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will start from the bench with Chris Randall getting his opportunity to begin the game in the middle third once again.
Jojo Fifita will also be among the action from the opening whistle, moving to the centres in place of Aaron Schoupp who goes to the bench, whilst Jacob Alick will play his second game of NRL coming onto the pine from the reserves.
Aiming to get back in the winner's circle after back-to-back narrow losses in the past fortnight, the Titans will take confidence into the clash, having beaten the Eels at Magic Round earlier this year which included an iconic Kieran Foran double in the in the opening 30 minutes.
Phil Sami is only one score away from notching up his 50th career try and will hope to find the line in Sydney, as will Brian Kelly who has scored six tries in his eight appearances against Brad Arthur's men.
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Kick-off is at 6.15pm, live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey SimonssonCentre for Titans is number 17 Jojo Fifita
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean RussellWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn AsiFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan HandsHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Titans is number 15 Chris Randall
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
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Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine HopgoodLock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca MorettiInterchange for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe OfahengaueInterchange for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Andrew DaveyInterchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Ryan MattersonInterchange for Titans is number 19 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 19 Makahesi MakatoaReplacement for Titans is number 18 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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