Round 19 team: Trio return for Eels showdown as Titans put the US in Cbus
Jayden Campbell will make his 50th NRL appearance against the Eels this Saturday, one of three Titans returning from injury for a 'US themed' showdown at Cbus Super Stadium.
Klese Haas (heel) and Phil Sami (calf) will join the second generation Gold Coaster for his milestone appearance after recovering from a metacarpal fracture in his record-breaking showing against the Warriors in Round 16.
AJ Brimson has also been named on the extended bench after being withdrawn ahead of last week's gritty Sharks victory, with Des Hasler giving the dynamo every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of kick-off as he works to return from a groin injury.
Haas' inclusion will see Beau Fermor remain in the centres; meanwhile Sami has been named on the bench after also being a late withdrawal from last week's contest.
The only other change is with Moeaki Fotuaika on Origin duty, Josiah Pahulu will begin in the front row - his sixth game at starting prop.
Supported by NFL Australia for the second year, the Titans will incorporate the pageantry and excitement of United States sports into game day, including a hot dog eating contest, t-shirt cannon, flag football exhibition and much more throughout the afternoon.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm on Saturday at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 18 AJ BrimsonFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Eels is number 2 Jake Tago
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Titans is number 17 Phillip SamiCentre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo FifitaWinger for Eels is number 5 Lorenzo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden CampbellFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran ForanHalfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn Asi
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Josiah PahuluProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam VerrillsHooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Erin ClarkProp for Eels is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue
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2nd Row for Titans is number 4 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Ryan Matterson
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Matt Doorey
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris RandallLock for Eels is number 13 Charlie Guymer
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 1 Keano KiniInterchange for Eels is number 14 Matthew Arthur
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Interchange for Titans is number 12 Klese HaasInterchange for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Isaac LiuInterchange for Eels is number 16 Luca Moretti
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan PalasiaInterchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce Cartwright
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 20 Tanah BoydReplacement for Eels is number 18 Makahesi Makatoa
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
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