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Round 25 of the NRL premiership continues with the Penrith Panthers facing the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast. Join The Roar for live scores from 5.30pm (AEST).
AJ Brimson will return from his rib injury and has been named on the extended bench. Keaon Kini was named at fullback but is now on the reserves bench with Jayden Campbell switching to five-eighth for veteran Kieran Foran (sternum).
Debutant Thomas Weaver is the other playmaker with Tanah Boyd out for the rest of the year with a shoulder problem.
Moeaki Fotuaika is back after a one-game ban for a high tackle. David Fifita will pay $3000 instead of challenging the judiciary, copping the fine rather than risking a two-match ban.
Jarome Luai (illness) and Mitch Kenny were late scratchings before the win over Manly so Jack Cogger and debutant Luke Sommerton have made way this round. Tyrone Peachey is back from suspension at centre with Zac Hosking surprisingly relegated to the reserves.
Spencer Leniu is a chance to return from a knee injury after being named in the reserves.
Prediction
Penrith could put a cricket score on the Titans if the premiers play to their potential.
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Gold Coast, if they play really well and the Panthers play poorly, could keep the losing margin under 20. Panthers by 22
Game information
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium Kick-off: 5.30pm (AEST) TV: Fox League Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Odds: Panthers $1.06, Titans $9 – odds via PlayUp
Titans: 19. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Thomas Weaver 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Kruise Leeming 15. Isaac Liu 16. Joe Stimson 17. Jacob Alick 1. Keano Kini 18. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 20. Tony Francis 21. Jo Vuna 22. Josiah Pahulu
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Matt Eisenhuth 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Jack Cogger 19. Luke Garner 20. Zac Hosking 21. Thomas Jenkins 22. Spencer Leniu
