The Dolphins have received a huge boost for their do-or-die clash against the Titans with Kodi Nikorima back from illness.
The veteran playmaker's return sees Jake Averillo slide back to the centres.
The Titans, meanwhile, will be without winger Phil Sami after he suffered a groin strain during the week.
Meanwhile, Brisbane veteran Adam Reynolds suffered an injury setback and did not travel with the team to North Queensland.
"All the information was showing that he was doing well but we've got the boys rolling in those positions and he'll keep working hard in the background. He's all about the team and he'll double down and work hard," coach Michael Maguire said on Friday.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 26 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
NRL Late Mail Round 26
Dolphins v Titans, Sunday 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Dolphins v Titans
Round 26 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai FullerFullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Titans is number 2 Jaylan De Groot
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowCentre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tevita NaufahuWinger for Titans is number 22 Tony Francis
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Francis MoloProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise KaufusiProp for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt DonoghoeLock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Aublix TawhaInterchange for Titans is number 14 Keano Kini
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray StoneInterchange for Titans is number 15 Klese Haas
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark NichollsInterchange for Titans is number 16 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh KerrInterchange for Titans is number 17 Josh Patston
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 19 LJ NonuReplacement for Titans is number 20 Cooper Bai
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Dolphins: The Dolphins are 1-17 with no late changes. Kodi Nikorima returns from illness for a Dolphins side desperate to keep their finals hopes alive. Kristian Woolf's men have lost three in a row to fall out of the eight and need a win to stay in touch with the Roosters. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been ruled out with an ankle injury, with Connelly Lemuelu to start in the back row. Nikorima's return will see Jake Averillo move back to the centres.
Titans: No further changes on game day after Phil Sami came out of the side on Saturday due to a groin strain, his place taken by Tony Francis. The forced switch has opened the door for exciting young forward Cooper Bai to become 18th man and travel with the Titans to Brisbane after setting the Hostplus Cup alight in his maiden season.
