Overview

• Tom Trbojevic has been rested for Saturday’s match after aggravating a corked thigh sustained in Round 8.
• Jake Trbojevic will extend his absence under concussion protocols following his second head knock this month.
• Prop Siosiua Taukeiaho has been ruled out by a calf strain suffered in last week’s loss to Parramatta.
• Resting Tom further jeopardises his bid to reclaim a spot in Laurie Daley’s NSW Blues Origin II squad.
• Brisbane’s front-rower Payne Haas faces an uncertain return after undergoing assessment for a quad issue post-Origin I.