The Pirtek Parramatta Eels Holden Cup side is coming off a gritty win last weekend as Andrew Webster's charges prepare to face the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday at Parramatta Stadium.
The young Eels outfit stood strong against a late comeback from the fast-finishing Cowboys to post their third win of the season.
Backing up with another game on home soil, they'll be looking to secure a win and keep in touch with the top eight, while the Broncos sit in the top four thanks to an impressive six wins from eight in 2013.
Andrew Webster's Eels looked to be a mentally tougher team in round eight than earlier in the season, with NYC debutant Halauafu Lavaka not looking out of place last week at Parramatta Stadium.
Craig Hodges' young Broncos may be boosted by the return of under-20s Origin prop Francis Molo, despite not being named in the initial 17-man team.
Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos
1. Mitchell Brasington
2. Halauafu Lavaka
3. John Folau
4. Takai Moeakiola (c)
5. Sam Manuleleua
6. Mark Daoud
7. Zach Dockar-Clay
8. Pauli Pauli
9. Luke Vescio
10. Daniel Alvaro
11. Sean Jackson
12. Fred Junior Mauala
?13. Joseph Ualesi
Interchange:
14. Chad McGill
15. Jordan Latham
16. Sam Gorman
17. Junior Paulo
18. Jordan Grant
19. Diamond Charlie
Coach: Andrew Webster
1. Kurt Capewell
2. Paul Byrnes
?3. Tom Opacic
4. Joseph Forrester
5. Elijah Alick
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Ashley Taylor
8. Ben Garcia
?9. Jayden Berrell
10. Stephen Coombe
11. Caleb Timu
12. Corey Oates
13. Jai Arrow
Interchange:
14. Cameron Cullen
15. Ajuma Adams
16. Brandon Lee
17. Joe Ofahengaue
Coach: Craig Hodges
The young Eels outfit stood strong against a late comeback from the fast-finishing Cowboys to post their third win of the season.
Backing up with another game on home soil, they'll be looking to secure a win and keep in touch with the top eight, while the Broncos sit in the top four thanks to an impressive six wins from eight in 2013.
Andrew Webster's Eels looked to be a mentally tougher team in round eight than earlier in the season, with NYC debutant Halauafu Lavaka not looking out of place last week at Parramatta Stadium.
Craig Hodges' young Broncos may be boosted by the return of under-20s Origin prop Francis Molo, despite not being named in the initial 17-man team.
Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos
Holden Cup - Kick Off: 5.15pm
Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta
Eels:
1. Mitchell Brasington
2. Halauafu Lavaka
3. John Folau
4. Takai Moeakiola (c)
5. Sam Manuleleua
6. Mark Daoud
7. Zach Dockar-Clay
8. Pauli Pauli
9. Luke Vescio
10. Daniel Alvaro
11. Sean Jackson
12. Fred Junior Mauala
?13. Joseph Ualesi
Interchange:
14. Chad McGill
15. Jordan Latham
16. Sam Gorman
17. Junior Paulo
18. Jordan Grant
19. Diamond Charlie
Coach: Andrew Webster
Brisbane Broncos:
1. Kurt Capewell
2. Paul Byrnes
?3. Tom Opacic
4. Joseph Forrester
5. Elijah Alick
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Ashley Taylor
8. Ben Garcia
?9. Jayden Berrell
10. Stephen Coombe
11. Caleb Timu
12. Corey Oates
13. Jai Arrow
Interchange:
14. Cameron Cullen
15. Ajuma Adams
16. Brandon Lee
17. Joe Ofahengaue
Coach: Craig Hodges
