Quite a lot of gamers, together with greater than half a dozen who featured on this yr’s Origin sequence, have made themselves unavailable for the inexperienced and golds, however Meninga has maintained all through “we have to take a look at the eligibility guidelines transferring ahead”.
Daly Cherry-Evans would be the beginning halfback alongside Canterbury’s Matt Burton, with Ben Hunt to put on the No. 9 jersey.
PM’s XIII squad to face Kumuls
- Daine Laurie
- Josh Addo-Carr
- Selwyn Cobbo
- Zac Lomax
- Jojo Fifita
- Matt Burton
- Daly Cherry-Evans
- Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
- Ben Hunt
- Thomas Flegler
- Nat Butcher
- Angus Crichton
- Josh King
- Max King
- Beau Fermor
- Jake Simpkin
- Luke Garner
- Josh Curran
- Jake Averillo
- Sam Walker
Wests Tigers endured the worst season of their historical past however had been someway in a position to have fullback Daine Laurie and back-rower Luke Garner, who’s certain for Penrith, and Jake Simpkin added to the 20-man squad.
Meninga mentioned Roosters rookie Joseph Suaalii was one other participant ignored for the Roos’ warm-up sport, however remained a part of his plans for the Cup, whereas fellow Roosters Sam Walker and Nat Butcher deserved their shot towards the Kumuls.