Overview

• Team lists confirm Matt Burton moves to centre with Toby Sexton at halfback and Lachlan Galvin at five-eighth, marking the first outing of this season for a Tracey–Galvin–Sexton–Hayward spine.
• Phil Gould says Crichton has a low‑to‑moderate syndesmosis injury expected to sideline him two to four weeks, yet he remains on the extended bench.
• Reed Mahoney is recalled to the interchange as Bailey Hayward retains the starting No. 9 jersey.
• Availability watch: Viliame Kikau is named despite an eye socket issue, Sexton has cleared fitness checks, Bronson Xerri returns from concussion, Jacob Kiraz says he will play through pain, and Enari Tuala is out with a fractured tibia.
• The elimination semi against the Panthers is scheduled for Sunday, September 21 at 4:05pm AEST at Accor Stadium, with Penrith sticking with the 17 that beat the Warriors and Mitch Kenny listed among the reserves.