LIVE NRL: Reshuffled Sharks face Moses’ Eels in blockbuster Magic Round opener

Nicho Hynes and the Cronulla Sharks host Mitchell Moses and the Parramatta Eels in a blockbuster clash to kick off Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium.

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For the Sharks Oregan Kaufusi shifts to the bench with Thomas Hazleton starting at prop. Daniel Atkinson drops to 18th man, with Jesse Jesse Colquhoun joining the bench.

For the Eels Matt Doorey drops out with Jordan Samrani joining the bench.

Centre Kayal Iro has been named to make his return from a hamstring injury with Mawene Hiroti (knee) dropping out.

Braden Hamlin-Uele is also slated for his first NRL game since Round 3 after making a successful return from injury in NSW Cup last week. Hamlin-Uele joins the bench.

Suspended forward Kelma Tuilagi has been replaced by Charlie Guymer in the second row. Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses will again combine in the halves, with Isaiah Iongi lining up at fullback.

TEAMS

Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 17. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Cameron McInnes 10. Oregon Kaufusi 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Jesse Colquhoun 18th man: 14. Daniel Atkinson

Titans team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Dylan Walker 15. Luca Moretti 17. Sam Tuivaiti 22. Jordan Samrani. 18th man: 19. Joash Papali’i