With Jason Stevens out, Hutch comes into the starting line up for the final trial match against Newcastle in Gosford. The team:

1 David Peachey
2 David Simmons
3 Nigel Vagana
4 Ryan McGoldrick
5 Luke Covell
6 Adam Dykes
7 Brett Kimmorley
8 Hutch Maiava
9 Matt Hilder
10 Danny Nutley
11 Andrew Lomu
12 Phil Bailey
13 Paul Gallen

14 James Stosic
15 Greg Bird
16 Reece Williams
17 Michael Sullivan
20 Phil Leuluai