Overview

• Seibold shifted Tom Trbojevic from fullback to centre to ease his organisational responsibilities and let him play with more freedom
• The positional tweak also rewards Lehi Hopoate’s recent strong performances by reinstating him in the No.1 jersey
• Daly Cherry-Evans spoke to the playing group about his decision to depart at season’s end and retains the captaincy
• Seibold insists Cherry-Evans’ contract saga has not distracted the squad and refuses to strip him of leadership duties
• The coach rejects agenda-driven doubts over his own future, pointing to improved win totals each season since 2022