NRL predicted team lists: Every side's likely lineup for Round 20

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The gruelling State of Origin period is almost over, with the final game on Wednesday night putting an end to the interruptions in club land.

NRL clubs and players will now turn their focus on the run into the finals, with plenty of spots up for grabs in both the top-four and top-eight picture.

Brandon Smith is set to return to first grade for the Roosters, while the Knights will receive a major boost in the form of Dane Gagai. 

South Sydney, St George Illawarra and Canberra will all have the bye this weekend.

The Sporting News has all the early mail ahead of Round 20 below. 

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS vs WESTS TIGERS

Friday 14th July, McDonald Jones Stadium (8pm)

Knights predicted team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Adam Elliott

14. Kurt Mann
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Mathew Croker

Knights team news:

Dane Gagai (foot) is slated for a return in the centres and replace Enari Tuala.

Origin duo Jacob Saifiti and Bradman Best are expected to be named to back up. 

Tigers predicted team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Asu Kepaoa
3. Starford To'a
4. Tommy Talau 
5. Junior Tupou
6. Will Smith
7. Brandon Wakeham
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Jake Simpkin
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Shawn Blore
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Aitasi James

Tigers team news:

No major changes expected at this stage for the Tigers despite their loss to Cronulla in Round 19.

Luke Brooks (hamstring) and Api Koroisau (jaw) are both another fortnight away from a return. 

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS vs BRISBANE BRONCOS

Saturday 15th July, Belmore Oval (3pm)

Bulldogs predicted team:

1. Jake Averillo
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Braidon Burns
4. Ethan Quai-Ward
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton 
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Jackson Topine
12. Jacob Preston
13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

14. Kyle Flanagan
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Jayden Okunbor
17. Franklin Pele

Bulldogs team news:

Josh Addo-Carr will likely be named to back up from Origin on the wing, which will see last round's hat-trick hero Blake Wilson make way.

Ryan Sutton (neck) is set to be sidelined, which should open the door for Franklin Pele to come into the side. 

Broncos predicted team:

1. Tristan Sailor
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Keenan Palasia
9. Billy Walters
10. Corey Jensen
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Xavier Willison
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Martin Taupau

Broncos team news:

Kurt Capewell (quad) is expected to return in the back-row in a timely boost for the Broncos, who will be missing Payne Haas (ankle) for at least one week. 

Brisbane will be hoping their Origin contingent are all available to back up from Wednesday night's game. 

Reece Walsh (suspension) remains sidelined for one more game. 

MANLY SEA EAGLES vs NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Saturday 15th July, Brookvale Oval (5.30pm)

Sea Eagles predicted team:

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Aaron Woods

Sea Eagles team news:

No changes expected to the side that defeated the Roosters in Round 18. 

Jake Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans are both expected to back up from Origin duties for this must-win clash. 

Cowboys predicted team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Semi Valemei
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Reuben Cotter 
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
16. Coen Hess 
17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Cowboys team news:

No changes flagged at this stage for the Cowboys, who had the bye in Round 19. 

All of the club's representative stars are expected to be named to back up from Origin. 

SYDNEY ROOSTERS vs MELBOURNE STORM

Saturday 15th July, Sydney Cricket Ground (7.35pm)

Roosters predicted team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Joseph Manu
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Sandon Smith
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Jake Turpin
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

14. Brandon Smith
15. Naufahu Whyte
16. Nathan Brown 
17. Terrell May

Roosters team news:

Brandon Smith (thumb) played NSW Cup over the weekend and should return to the first grade lineup on the bench, while Sam Walker (knee) and Connor Watson (knee) are both another week or two away.

Joseph Suaalii, Egan Butcher and Billy Smith are all expected to return to the side after missing Round 18 due to head knocks. 

James Tedesco and Lindsay Collins are both expected to back up from Origin duties. 

Storm predicted team:

1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tariq Sims
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
13. Josh King

14. Bronson Garlick
15. Alec Macdonald
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Tom Eisenhuth

Storm team news:

No changes expected for the Storm at this stage following their Round 19 bye, with Will Warbrick (head knock) set to line up on the wing.

Cameron Munster and Harry Grant will both need to get through State of Origin unscathed, but should be named. '

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS vs CRONULLA SHARKS

Sunday 16th July, Go Media Stadium (2pm)

Warriors predicted team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Bunty Afoa
11. Jackson Ford
12. Mitch Barnett
13. Tohu Harris

14. Dylan Walker
15. Bayley Sironen 
16. Josh Curran
17. Freddy Lussick

Warriors team news:

Josh Curran (suspension) will return on the bench, likely replacing Tom Ale as the only change for the side. 

Sharks predicted team:

1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Oregon Kaufusi 
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes

14. Jack Williams
15. Wade Graham
16. Jesse Colquhoun
17. Tom Hazelton 

Sharks team news:

No changes flagged at this stage for Cronulla following their Round 19 win over the Tigers.

Dale Finucane (suspension) is another week away from returning to the side. 

DOLPHINS vs PENRITH PANTHERS

Sunday 16th July, Kayo Stadium (4.05pm)

Dolphins predicted team:

1. Kodi Nikorima
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Tesi Niu 
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan 
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Harrison Graham
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Ray Stone

14. Josh Kerr
15. Connelly Lemuelu
16. Anthony Milford
17. Jarrod Wallace

Dolphins team news:

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will likely be named in the side, but his position at the Dolphins is unknown at this stage. Kodi Nikorima played fullback in Round 18, which saw 'The Hammer' shift to the centres. 

Felise Kaufusi (concussion) will also return in the back-row, forcing Connelly Lemuelu to the bench. 

Panthers predicted team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Jack Cogger
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Tyrone Peachey
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Zac Hosking

Panthers team news:

Penrith will be hopeful of their Origin contingent backing up following Wednesday night's clash. 

Scott Sorensen (neck) is in doubt, but should be named in the second-row. 

PARRAMATTA EELS vs GOLD COAST TITANS

Sunday 16th July, CommBank Stadium (6.15pm)

Eels predicted team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
5. Sean Russell
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Brendan Hands
10. Junior Paulo
11. Ryan Matterson
12. Andrew Davey
13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Bryce Cartwright 
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Shaun Lane
17. Makahesi Makatoa 

Eels team news:

Mitchell Moses, Clint Gutherson and Reagan Campbell-Gillard are all expected to back up from Origin.

Daejarn Asi will move to five-eighth, Ryan Matterson will switch to the back-row and Bryce Cartwright will revert to the interchange. 

Dylan Brown (suspension) is another three weeks away from returning, while front-rower Wiremu Greig (foot) is nearing a return in the next fortnight. 

Titans predicted team:

1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Aaron Schoupp
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Klese Haas
13. Isaac Liu

14. Jayden Campbell
15. Erin Clark
16. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
17. Jaimin Jolliffe

Titans team news:

Gold Coast will be hoping their entire Origin contingent will get through Wednesday night's game unscathed and line up for this must-win clash.

Joe Stimson (head knock) will likely miss at least a week after leaving the field in Round 19. 

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