Rookie forward Arama Hau is set to make his NRL debut when the Titans travel to Penrith to face the Panthers on Saturday night.
In one of two changes made by Des Hasler ahead of the final regular season game at Penrith Park before its redevelopment, the 20-year-old will make his maiden first grade appearance against the defending premiers after 19 games for the Ipswich Jets in 2024 - scoring seven tries in his first year of Hostplus Cup.
A Future Titans alumni and former Australian Schoolboy, the edge forward has been named on the bench; whilst Jacob Alick-Wiencke also joins the pine after both Phil Sami and David Fifita were sent for end of season ankle surgery.
Keano Kini is expected to return at fullback after missing last Sunday's clash due to a cork; meanwhile, Beau Fermor will remain in the centres, with Chris Randall and Klese Haas in the back-row.
The remainder of the side remains unchanged to last week's 17.
Kick-off is at 7.35pm on Saturday at Penrith Park.
Match: Panthers v Titans
Round 27 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul AlamotiCentre for Titans is number 4 Beau Fermor
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Brad SchneiderFive-Eighth for Titans is number 19 Tanah Boyd
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome LuaiHalfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Titans is number 17 Arama Hau
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent ToelauInterchange for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Titans is number 14 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam HenryInterchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke GarnerInterchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLeanReplacement for Titans is number 21 Tony Francis
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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