2021 World Cup Week 1: Teams and Game Day

[The Greenhouse]

2021 World Cup Week 1: Teams and Game Day



England v Samoa
Sunday 16 October 12:30am AEDT (Saturday 2:30pm local)
St James' Park, Newcastle
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Saturday 15 October 10:30pm AEDT World Cup Preview
Saturday 15 October 11:30pm AEDT Game 1 broadcast

England

1. Sam Tomkins 2. Tommy Makinson 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Herbie Farnworth 14. Dominic Young 6. Jack Welsby 7. George Williams 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Michael McIlorum 10. Luke Thompson 11. Elliott Whitehead 13. Victor Radley 15. Morgan Knowles

16. Matty Lees 17. Mike Cooper 18. Chris Hill 20. Mike McMeeken

21. Marc Sneyd 24. Kai Pearce-Paul

Samoa

1. Joseph Suaalii 5. Brian To'o 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 18. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 6. Jarome Luai 7. Anthony Milford 8. Josh Papalii 9. Danny Levi 10. Junior Paulo 12. Jayden Su'a 13. Josh Aloiai 22. Kelma Tuilagi

14. Tyrone May 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Martin Taupau 20. Chanel Harris-Tavita

23. Oregon Kaufusi 24. Braden Hamlin-Uele

Australia v Fiji
Sunday 16 October 5:30am AEDT (Saturday 7:30pm local)
Headingley Stadium, Leeds
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Sunday 16 October 5:00am AEDT Game 2 broadcast

Australia

1. James Tedesco (c) 9. Josh Addo-Carr 4. Valentine Holmes 8. Latrell Mitchell 23. Murray Taulagi 7. Cameron Munster 2. Daly Cherry-Evans 5. Jake Trbojevic 3. Ben Hunt 18. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 17. Angus Crichton 22. Jeremiah Nanai 11. Cameron Murray

10. Jack Wighton 13. Pat Carrigan 16. Reuben Cotter 20. Harry Grant

12. Matt Burton 19. Campbell Graham

Fiji

1. Sunia Turuva 2. Maika Sivo 4. Kevin Naiqama (c) 19. Semi Valemei 5. Miteli Vulikijapani 6. Sitiveni Moceidreke 7. Brandon Wakeham 13. Tui Kamikamica 9. Apisai Koroisau 17. King Vuniyayawa 12. Viliame Kikau 22.Josh Wong 16.Lamar Manuel-Liolevave

10. Ben Nakubuwai 11. Taniela Sadrugu 14. Penioni Tagituimu 23. Jowasa Drodrolagi

18.Netane Masima 21.Isaac Lumelume



Scotland v Italy
Monday 17 October 12:30am AEDT (Sunday 2:30pm local)
Kingston Park, Newcastle
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Monday 17 October 12:10am AEDT Game 3 broadcast

Scotland

5. Lachlan Walmsley 2. Matty Russell 4. Kieran Buchanan 23. Bayley Liu 20. Davey Dixon 6. Bailey Hayward 7. Ryan Brierley 8. Logan Bayliss-Brow 9. Liam Hood 10. Sam Luckley 11. Euan Aitken 12. Kane Linnett 13. James Bell

3. Ben Hellewell 14. Kyle Schneider 15. Luke Bain 18. Jack Teanby

19. Calum Grahan 24. Dale Ferguson

Italy

1. Luke Polsell 2. Richard Lepori 3. Daniel Atkinson 4. Ethan Natoli 5. Jake Maizen 6. Jack Campagnolo 7. Radean Robinson 12. Brenden Santi 9. Dean Parata 20. Jack Colovatti 15. Luca Moretti 19. Luke Hodge 13. Nathan Brown

11. Ryan King 14 Joey Tramontana 16. Gioele Celerino 17. Ronnie Palumbo

10. Anton Iaria 18. Kyle Pickering

Jamaica v Ireland
Monday 17 October 3:00m AEDT (Sunday 5:00pm local)
Headingley Stadium, Leeds
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Monday 17 October 2:40am AEDT Game 4 broadcast

Jamaica

13. Ashton Golding 1. Ben Jones-Bishop 3. Joe Brown 4. Jacob Ogden 5. Alex Young 6. James Woodburn-Hall 20. Greg Johnson 10. Michael Lawrence 7. Kieran Rush 19. Bradley Ho 2. Mo Agoro 16. Keenen Tomlinson 15. Jordan Andrade

11. AJ Wallace 17. Aaron Jones-Bishop 21. Ross Peltier 24. Andrew Simpson

18. Abevia McDonald 22. Chevaughan Bailey

Ireland

1. Richie Myler 5. Innes Senior 3. Ed Chamberlain 4. Toby King 20. Louis Senior 6. Luke Keary 7. Joe Keyes 8. Liam Byrne 9. Joshua Cook 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. James Bentley 12. Frankie Halton 15. Harry Rushton

13. George King 14. James McDonnell 16. Brendan O'Hagan 22. James Hasson

17. Dan Norman 21. Ronan Michael

New Zealand v Lebanon
Monday 17 October 5:30am AEDT (Sunday 7:30pm local)
Warrington Stadium, Warrington
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Monday 17 October 5:10am AEDT Game 5 broadcast

New Zealand

1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 4. Peta Hiku 21. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 22. Jeremy Marshall-King 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Joseph Tapine

14. Kieran Foran 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Briton Nikora 23. Scott Sorensen

3. Marata Niukore 19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Lebanon

1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Josh Mansour 4. Brad Morkos 21. Joshua Maree 5. Abbas Miski 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Kayne Kalache 9. Michael Tannous 11. Eli El-Zakham 12. Carbel Tasipale 20. Jaxson Rahme 13. James Roumanos

14. Anthony Layoun 15. Andrew Kazzi 16. Reece Robinson 17. Jalal Bazzaz

10. Hanna El-Nachar 19. Khalil Rahme

France v Greece
Tuesday 18 October 5:30am AEDT (Monday 7:30pm local)
Doncaster Stadium, Doncaster
TV: Fox League
Tuesday 18 October 5:10am AEDT Game 6 broadcast

France

1. Morgan Escare 2. Arthur Romano 3. Samisoni Langi 4. Mathieu Laguerre 5. Fouad Yaha 6. Arthur Mourgue 7. Tony Gigot 8. Jordan Dezaria 9. Alrix Da Costa 10. Lambert Belmas 11. Benjamin Jullien 12. Paul Séguier 13. Benjamin Garcia

14. Eloi Pelissier 15. Justin Sangare 17. Mickael Goudemand 19. Corentin Le Cam

21. Maxime Puech 23. César Rouge

Greece

1. Chaise Robinson 2. Siteni Taukamo 3. Terry Constantinou 4. Nick Mougios 5. Johnny Mitsias 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Jordan Meads 8. Robert Tuliatu 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Stefanos Bastas 11. Mitch Zampetides 11. Nicholas Flocas 13. Billy Magoulias

14. Jake Kambos 15. Myles Gal 16. Sebastian Sell 17. Theodoros Nianiakas

18. Aris Dardamanis 14. Liam Sue-tin

Tonga v Papua New Guinea
Wednesday 19 October 5:30am AEDT (Tuesday 7:30pm local)
Langtree Park, St Helens
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Wednesday 19 October 5:10am AEDT Game 7 broadcast

Tonga

20. Tolutau Koula 2. Daniel Tupou 4. Will Penisini 19. Moses Suli 5. Sione Katoa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Tuimoala Lolohea 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 14. Soni Luke 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Keaon Koloamatangi 15. Haumole Olakau'atu

16. Tevita Tatola 17. Moeaki Fotuaika 18. David Fifita 21. Ben Murdoch-Masila

3. Siosifa Talakai 24. Isaiya Katoa

Papua New Guinea

1. Alex Johnston 3. Nene Macdonald 4. Justin Olam 20. Rodrick Tai 5. Xavier Coates 6. Kyle Laybutt 7. Lachlan Lam 8. Wellington Albert 9. Edwin Ipape 10. Sylvester Namo 11. Nixon Putt 12. Rhyse Martin 13. Jacob Allick

15. Daniel Russell 18. Keven Appo 21. Sherwin Tanabi 23. Watson Boas

16. MacKenzie Yei 17. Emmanuel Waine

Wales v Cook Islands
Thursday 20 October 5:30am AEDT (Wednesday 7:30pm local)
Leigh Sports Village, Leigh
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Thursday 20 October 5:10am AEDT Game 8 broadcast

Wales

1. Caleb Aekins 2. Rhys Williams 4. Will Evans 19. Mike Butt 5. Dalton Grant 6. Elliot Kear 7. Josh Ralph 8. Anthony Walker 9. Matty Fozard 10. Dan Fleming 11. Rhodri Lloyd 12. Chester Butler 13. Ben Evans

14. Ollie Olds 15. Curtis Davies 16. Joe Burke 17. Bailey Antrobus

18. Connor Davies 21. Tom Hopkins

Cook Islands

1. Kayal Iro 2. Paul Ulberg 3. Anthony Gelling 4. Esan Marsters 5. Steven Marsters 6. Brad Takairangi 7. Jonathon Ford 8. Makahesi Makatoa 9. Aaron Teroi 10. Tepai Moeroa 11. Dominique Peyroux 12. Brendan Piakura 13. Zane Tetevano

14. Tevin Arona 16. Reubenn Rennie 17. Ruatapu Ngatikaura 20. Davvy Moale

19. Pride Petterson-Robati 23. Reuben Porter

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders forward Elliott Whitehead says England ready to walk the walk despite outside talk

England players and officials believe the host nation hasn’t been getting the respect they deserve ahead of this weekend’s World Cup opening game against Toa Samoa at St James' Park. With Whitehead’s Raiders team-mate Josh Papalii among a host of Origin stars to commit to Samoa, there is a lot of hype in England about the possibility of the Pacific nation causing an opening game boilover.

“There is a lot of talk about other nations, but people can talk as much as they like,” Whitehead said. “As a group we know what we are capable of doing and we are going to show that so they can think whatever they want to be honest.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/10/10/whi ... side-talk/

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders five eighth named on the bench for Kangaroos' World Cup clash with Fiji



Sea Eagles playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans will get first crack at the hotly-contested halfback spot for the Kangaroos, after being named in a side which includes seven debutants for Australia's World Cup-opener against Fiji.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/10/11/fre ... -halfback/

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton to make World Cup debut for Australian Kangaroos

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton will make his World Cup debut as Australia roll out their most Kangaroos debutants in 15 years.

Wighton is on the bench for his third Test match, with coach Mal Meninga naming seven new faces for their Rugby League World Cup opener against Fiji.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

Australia

1. James Tedesco (c)
9. Josh Addo-Carr
8. Latrell Mitchell
4. Valentine Holmes
23. Murray Taulagi*
7. Cameron Munster
2. Daly Cherry-Evans
18. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui*
3. Ben Hunt
5. Jake Trbojevic
17. Angus Crichton*
22. Jeremiah Nanai*
11. Cameron Murray

20. Harry Grant*
16. Reuben Cotter*
13. Pat Carrigan*
10. Jack Wighton

12. Matt Burton
19. Campbell Graham

Coach: Mal Meninga

* Denotes Kangaroos debutant

[-PJ-]

Assigned squad numbers ?

[MrPosh]

Assigned squad numbers ?

It's horrific. Based on the number of caps.

[-TW-]

Every other squad has picked their 1-17 and then gone from there.

Not good ol Australia, what a debacle

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[-PJ-]

With assigned numbers I’m guessing the players names are on the jerseys.

[greeneyed]

An absolute nightmare for following the action on the field. Ridiculous, and all because they’re too timid to make the call on halfback.

[Boomercm]

Jack could play a bit of lock in that team.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead says World Cup success would mean more than any NRL honour



Canberra Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead says World Cup glory with England would top anything he could achieve in the NRL and has backed his side to silence the doubters.

“My proudest moment wasn’t playing in an NRL Grand Final,” Whitehead said. “Playing in the 2017 World Cup final meant a lot more to me. It doesn’t get any better than that. This is the pinnacle of a rugby career, so I just hope I get selected.”

Read more: https://www.thesportsman.com/articles/e ... nrl-honour

[greeneyed]

Papalii, Whitehead and Valemei selected for World Cup squads





Canberra prop Josh Papalii and Raiders second rower Elliott Whitehead will face off in the opening World Cup clash betweeen England and Samoa this weekend. Meanwhile, Semi Valemei will line up for Fiji in the match up with Australia.

England: 1. Sam Tomkins (c) 2, Tommy Makinson 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Herbie Farnworth 6. Jack Welsby 7. George Williams 8. Tom Burgess 9. Micky McIlorum 10. Luke Thompson 11. Elliott Whitehead 13. Victor Radley 14. Dom Young 15. Morgan Knowles 16. Matty Lees 17. Mike Cooper 18. Chris Hill 20. Mike McMeeken 21. Marc Sneyd 24. Kai Pearce-Paul

Samoa: 13.Josh Aloiai 4.Stephen Crichton 24.Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Chanel Harris-Tavita 23.Oregon Kaufusi 16.Spencer Leniu 9.Danny Levi 6. Jarome Luai 14.Tyrone May 7.Anthony Milford 8.Josh Papali'i 10.Junior Paulo (c) 12.Jayden Su'a 1.Joseph Suaalii 18.Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 3.Izack Tago 17.Martin Taupau 5.Brian To'o 22.Kelma Tuilagi

Fiji: 23.Jowasa Drodrolagi 13.Tui Kamikamica Vuate Karawalevu 12.Viliame Kikau 9.Apisai Koroisau 21.Isaac Lumelume 16.Lamar Manuel-Liolevave 18.Netane Masima 6.Sitiveni Moceidreke 4.Kevin Naiqama (c) 10.Ben Nakubuwai 11.Taniela Sadrugu 2.Maika Sivo 14.Penioni Tagituimu 1.Sunia Turuva 19.Semi Valemei 17.King Vuniyayawa 7.Brandon Wakeham 22.Josh Wong

[greeneyed]

We have squads announced just a day or so before the first game…. we have teams announced in alphabetic order… some in number order… three not in order of position. What a shemozzle and an embarrassment for our premier event.

[greeneyed]

Kiwis star prop Joe Tapine under injury cloud



Coach Michael Maguire is yet to name his 17 to face Lebanon, but according to reporter George Clarke, Charne Nicoll-Klokstad looks likely to play in the centres after training there during the week. Star prop Joseph Tapine is carrying a knee injury but is expected to play.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/world- ... c1230e4e9e

[Dusty]

I might be able to watch a bit of this WC.

My Kelpie is giving birth to puppies as I type, the 5 so far are so bloody loud, won't be much sleeping!!


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[greeneyed]

Three Canberra Raiders selected for New Zealand Kiwis clash with Lebanon





Despite a minor knee problem, Canberra Raiders prop Joe Tapine has been named for New Zealand Kiwis team to face Lebanon in Week 1 of the World Cup. He has been named at lock. Jordan Rapana is set to take his place on the wing, while departing fullback, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is to line up in the centres. Meanwhile Raiders junior Brad Morkos has been named for Lebanon.

NZ KIWIS v LEBANON
Warrington
Sunday 16 October 2022 7:30pm (Local)

New Zealand Kiwis

1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 21. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 4. Peta Hiku 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Kieran Foran 15. Moses Leota 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Briton Nikora 19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Marata Niukore

Lebanon Cedars

17. Jalal Bazzaz 6. Adam Doueihi 10. Hanna El-Nachar 11. Elie El-Zakhem 8. Kayne Kalache 15. Andrew Kazzi 1. Jacob Kiraz 14. Anthony Layoun 2. Josh Mansour 21. Josh Maree 5. Abbas Miski 4. Brandon Morkos 7. Mitch Moses (c) 19. Khalil Rahme 20. Jaxson Rahme 16. Reece Robinson 13. James Roumanos 9. Mikey Tannous 12. Charbel Tasipale)

Read more: https://nzrl.co.nz/kiwis-named-for-rlwc ... t-lebanon/

https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/10/13/wor ... r-round-1/



All the latest squads: https://thegh.com.au/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 4#p1895324

[julian87]

CNK over Kris hahahaha

[Brewdle]

Personally not a fan of the scheduling, would rather still be on the cans at 12:30 than crackin at 5:30!


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[greeneyed]

New Zealand pick Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad ahead Canberra Raiders teammate Sebastian Kris

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has beaten Canberra teammate Sebastian Kris to a starting centre spot for New Zealand's opening Rugby League World Cup game against Lebanon.

New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has shown little inclination to take things lightly, naming a near full-strength team for their opening fixture.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

[Rick]

After Tomoko was not selected in the squad and this selection of CNK over Kris in the centres, I am sure Madge would fit in just fine on the Raiders coaching staff.


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[Botman]

They've at least selected CNK in his best position. But i'd have both Kris and Timoko over him given their runs on the board this year
That said i think CNK will do a good job for them.

[Bay53]

Every other squad has picked their 1-17 and then gone from there.

Not good ol Australia, what a debacle

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Yes so in other words, everyone else has done exactly what happens in the host country.

[greeneyed]

Hughes out, Marshall-King to debut for Kiwis

New Zealand halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out of the Kiwis' opening World Cup match against Lebanon due to a thigh strain.

Hughes has been replaced by Dolphins-bound hooker Jeremy Marshall-King, who will make his Test debut from the interchange bench. Veteran Sea Eagles playmaker Kieran Foran, who is joining the Titans in 2023, will partner with Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown in the halves.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/01/25/nrl ... jury-news/

[The Greenhouse]

Welcome to our coverage of tonight's World Cup opener between England and Samoa from St James' Park, Newcastle. Here are the final team lists.

If you're up and watching, please join in with your own comments. We will be keeping a special eye out for our Canberra Raiders representatives, Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papalii.

England v Samoa
Sunday 16 October 12:30am AEDT (Saturday 2:30pm local)
St James' Park, Newcastle
TV: Fox League/Kayo
Saturday 15 October 11:30pm AEDT Game 1 broadcast

England

1. Sam Tomkins 2. Tommy Makinson 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Herbie Farnworth 14. Dominic Young 6. Jack Welsby 7. George Williams 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Michael McIlorum 18. Chris Hill 11. Elliott Whitehead 20. Mike McMeeken 13. Victor Radley

10. Luke Thompson 15. Morgan Knowles 16. Matty Lees 17. Mike Cooper

24. Kai Pearce-Paul

Samoa

1. Joseph Suaalii 5. Brian To'o 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 18. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 6. Jarome Luai 7. Anthony Milford 8. Josh Papalii 9. Danny Levi 10. Junior Paulo 12. Jayden Su'a 13. Josh Aloiai 24. Braden Hamlin-Uele

14. Tyrone May 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Martin Taupau 22. Kelma Tuilagi

20. Chanel Harris-Tavita

[The Greenhouse]

[The Greenhouse]

The teams have been warming up on the field and are now just heading back to the sheds. The crowd is well below capacity at St James' Park, Newcastle, though the lower stands are fairly full. The opening ceremonies underway! About 20 minutes to kick off.

The field covered in the three colours of the three World Cup tournaments. The flags of the nations competing in the Women's World Cup come out first... now the Wheelchair World Cup representatives. Finally the flags of the nations participating in the Men's World Cup enter the field. Andy Gregory carries the England flag.

[Postman Pat]

Samoa look heavy in the forwards, they have a great team tonight.

[The Greenhouse]

The World Cup is now brought onto the field by Jason Robinson and Kevin Sinfield. Also the trophies for the Women's and Wheel Chair Cups.

There seems to be some sort of delay... everyone just waiting... the audio system is not working it appears. Now they finally head out onto the field. Not sure if something else was supposed to happen... but now they all leave again. What a debacle.

The Kaiser Chiefs were supposed to sing again... but they are unable to... and now they all leave the field. What a disastrous start. The players are supposed to be on the field now.

[The Greenhouse]

Think Billy Idol, 42nd Street, the Big TV debacles. This debacle is right up there with them. Not good enough for a World Cup.

[Rick]

That will get them the international news/interest they need…


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[The Greenhouse]

The crowd is now waving flags... which create the England and Samoa flags in the stands... so that bit worked...

The teams enter the field. And now the national anthems are proceeding. Josh Papalii stands alongside former Raiders Anthony Milford and Junior Paulo. Now the Sipi Tau from Samoa, led by Paulo.

[The Greenhouse]

The Samoan team has delivered an incredible moment there. It has not saved the debacle of the non opening ceremony... but they had a good shot at it.

[Postman Pat]

Nice to see Levi showing a bit of leadership there and looking like he’s trying to switch in the team after that.

[The Greenhouse]

England kick off, we are underway! Ten minutes late. The crowd is incredibly silent.

[The Greenhouse]

5th min TRY ENGLAND... no... the referee says no try and is going to the video referee. An England chaser taken out by Milford, but then the ball was not grounded by English centre Herbie Farnworth in the in goal. NO TRY, penalty to England. Good kick George Williams.

PENALTY GOAL ENGLAND to Tommy Makinson.

England 2-0

[Postman Pat]

We could have used some more of those G.Willy kicks when he was in green, wasn’t in Ricky’s plans.