Overview
- Head coach Shane Flanagan confirmed Murdoch-Masila will line up at lock against South Sydney at Accor Stadium on Thursday.
- Jacob Halangahu has been named for a maiden NRL start in the second row as part of the Round 25 changes.
- Blake Lawrie returns to the interchange, with Tyrell Sloan again listed in the No.17 jersey.
- The Dragons are managing a broader casualty list that includes Jaydn Su’A, Moses Suli and several season-ending injuries.
- With South Sydney near the bottom of the ladder, the matchup offers St George Illawarra a chance to steady their mid-table push.