The Pirtek Parramatta Eels will head to the Gold Coast for their round six NRL clash on Sunday night full of confidence after last week's gutsy and emotion-charged seven point victory over Cronulla in the inaugural Johnny Mannah Cup.
It's often said that winning becomes a habit and coach Ricky Stuart will no doubt be hoping the strong commitment and tenacity, particularly in defence, against the Sharks will again be on display when the Eels do battle with an injury hit Titans outfit.
Stuart has named an unchanged 17 for the Skilled Park encounter with just a few subtle changes to the forward pack. Fuifui Moimoi and Kelepi Tanginoa drop back to the bench with Mitchell Allgood and Joesph Paulo to start the match. Cheyse Blair retains his place in the centres, alongside two-try hero Ryan Morgan, after being included as a late replacement for Jacob Loko against Cronulla.
Titans halfback Albert Kelly is no certainty to play, despite being named, following a knee injury picked up in the loss against the Broncos and could join halves partner Aidan Sezer on the sidelines. There's also no Dave Taylor to worry about, he's been dropped for disciplinary reasons.
Parramatta five-eighth Luke Kelly will need to make sure his kicking game is spot on again this week, with the Titans possessing two of the fastest wingers in the competition in the shape of Kevin Gordon and David Mead. Despite Taylor's absence the Gold Coast side still have plenty of muscle in their pack headed by Origin stars Nate Myles, Ashley Harrison and Greg Bird.
It's the ninth encounter between the two clubs with the Eels trailing the head-to-head stats 5-3, including a 24-16 defeat on the holiday strip in their only clash last season. Neither side will have long to dwell on the result with their next meeting scheduled for round 11 in Mudgee.
Parramatta Eels:
1. Jarryd Hayne (c)
2. Ken Sio
3. Ryan Morgan
4. Cheyse Blair
5. Vai Toutai
6. Luke Kelly
7. Chris Sandow
8. Mitchell Allgood
9. Matt Keating
10. Tim Mannah
11. Reni Maitua
12. (c) Ben Smith
13. Joseph Paulo
Interchange:
14. Ben Roberts
15. Darcy Lussick
16. Fuifui Moimoi
17. Kelepi Tanginoa
Gold Coast Titans:
1. William Zillman
2. Kevin Gordon
3. Steve Michaels
4. Jamal Idris
5. David Mead
6. Beau Henry
7. Albert Kelly
8. Luke Douglas
9. Beau Falloon
10. Nate Myles
11. Greg Bird
12. Luke O'Dwyer
13. Ashley Harrison
Interchange:
14. Luke Bailey
15. Ryan James
16. Mark Minichiello
17. Anthony Don
Referees: Jason Robinson & Adam Gee; Sideline Officials: Adam Reid & Clayton Sharpe; Video Referees: Steve Chiddy & Matt Rodwell
It's often said that winning becomes a habit and coach Ricky Stuart will no doubt be hoping the strong commitment and tenacity, particularly in defence, against the Sharks will again be on display when the Eels do battle with an injury hit Titans outfit.
Stuart has named an unchanged 17 for the Skilled Park encounter with just a few subtle changes to the forward pack. Fuifui Moimoi and Kelepi Tanginoa drop back to the bench with Mitchell Allgood and Joesph Paulo to start the match. Cheyse Blair retains his place in the centres, alongside two-try hero Ryan Morgan, after being included as a late replacement for Jacob Loko against Cronulla.
Titans halfback Albert Kelly is no certainty to play, despite being named, following a knee injury picked up in the loss against the Broncos and could join halves partner Aidan Sezer on the sidelines. There's also no Dave Taylor to worry about, he's been dropped for disciplinary reasons.
Parramatta five-eighth Luke Kelly will need to make sure his kicking game is spot on again this week, with the Titans possessing two of the fastest wingers in the competition in the shape of Kevin Gordon and David Mead. Despite Taylor's absence the Gold Coast side still have plenty of muscle in their pack headed by Origin stars Nate Myles, Ashley Harrison and Greg Bird.
It's the ninth encounter between the two clubs with the Eels trailing the head-to-head stats 5-3, including a 24-16 defeat on the holiday strip in their only clash last season. Neither side will have long to dwell on the result with their next meeting scheduled for round 11 in Mudgee.
Parramatta Eels:
1. Jarryd Hayne (c)
2. Ken Sio
3. Ryan Morgan
4. Cheyse Blair
5. Vai Toutai
6. Luke Kelly
7. Chris Sandow
8. Mitchell Allgood
9. Matt Keating
10. Tim Mannah
11. Reni Maitua
12. (c) Ben Smith
13. Joseph Paulo
Interchange:
14. Ben Roberts
15. Darcy Lussick
16. Fuifui Moimoi
17. Kelepi Tanginoa
Gold Coast Titans:
1. William Zillman
2. Kevin Gordon
3. Steve Michaels
4. Jamal Idris
5. David Mead
6. Beau Henry
7. Albert Kelly
8. Luke Douglas
9. Beau Falloon
10. Nate Myles
11. Greg Bird
12. Luke O'Dwyer
13. Ashley Harrison
Interchange:
14. Luke Bailey
15. Ryan James
16. Mark Minichiello
17. Anthony Don
Referees: Jason Robinson & Adam Gee; Sideline Officials: Adam Reid & Clayton Sharpe; Video Referees: Steve Chiddy & Matt Rodwell
