The Dyldam Parramatta Eels Holden Cup side to take on the Brisbane Broncos at Pirtek Stadium on Thursday 3 March has been named by Head Coach Luke Burt.
Burt has named a 17 man squad with hooker Denzal Tonise honoured with captain duties in the young Blue and Gold season opener.
The young Blue and Gold will feature some new faces in their line up with centre Dane Aukafolau and new recruit Matthew Price making their Eels’ Holden Cup debut.
Kick off is at 5:50pm with the NRL kick off at 8:05pm. Purchase tickets to the Round One season opener here.
Dyldam Parramatta Eels Holden Cup side
1. Mason Cerruto
2. Atini Gafa
3. Tyrell Fuimaono
4. Dane Aukafolau
5. Jermaine Mati-Leifi
6. Michael Doolan
7. Troy Dargan
8. Alex Twal
9. Denzal Tonise (c)
10. Tom Amone
11. Jack Morris
12. Tom Field
13. Craig Field
Interchange:
14. Matthew Price
15. Jamie Stowers
16. Jonathan Mose
17. Kurt De Luis