Significant changes have been made to several NRL teams for Round 8, with debutants, positional shifts, and new halves pairings taking center stage. The Eels, Cowboys, Sharks, and Raiders have all been forced to make adjustments to their lineups.
Results for: Round 8
The Knights are facing a fullback crisis after Kalyn Ponga suffered a season-ending foot injury. Exciting rookie Thomas Armstrong and veteran Enari Tuala are the two options being considered to replace Ponga. Brad Arthur is reportedly set to make a shock change to the Eels’ spine by moving Clint Gutherson to five-eighth to ease the load on his injured knees. The Rabbitohs are set to recall Damien Cook after he was axed from the starting side last week. Meanwhile, both the Roosters and Broncos will enjoy the return of several key players ahead of Round 8.