Overview
- Mitchell Moses returns to play his 250th NRL match on Thursday night after six weeks out and will resume his key halfback and captain role for Parramatta.
- Official team lists show both sides fielding returning stars with Cameron Murray back for South Sydney while Parramatta name their full-strength spine around Moses.
- South Sydney will be without Latrell Mitchell for about a month because of a calf injury, forcing the club to adjust its backline and game plan.
- Young Rabbitohs winger Tyrone Munro has been stood down for the rest of the season under the NRL’s no-fault stand-down rule after his court matter was adjourned; he remains on pay and in training but is unavailable for selection.
- Off the field, Newcastle veteran Dane Gagai has signed a one-year deal with the Brisbane Broncos for 2027 as the Broncos fill outside-back depth following other departures.