NRL 2025: Titans, Late mail: Titans remain unchanged for Dolphins derby after outside back switch

Author: Titans.com.au
Timestamp: Sun 31 Aug 2025, 03:04 PM

The Titans will be unchanged for their Sunshine Showdown clash at Suncorp Stadium after Des Hasler confirmed Phil Sami will miss the Dolphins derby clash with a groin complaint.

Tony Francis will replace the experienced flyer on the wing, with the remainder of the side as per program as the visitors aim to duplicate their most recent clash against the NRL's newest franchise in Brisbane - winning 21-14 with an iconic Kieran Foran field goal sealing the two points.

Promising forward Cooper Bai will be Gold Coast's 18th man - his first NRL game day after setting the Hostplus Cup alight in his maiden season.

Playing seven games for the Tweed Seagulls this year, the Queensland Under 19 star averages over 150 running metres and four tackle busts per game, which saw him earn a starting jersey in his past two appearances in Cup.

Not only an attacking weapon having scored five tries including a double on debut, he has also been impressive in his defensive efforts, averaging a 95 percent tackle efficiency in the middle.

Kick-off is at 4.05pm; live on Channel 9, 9 Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 31 Aug

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Dolphins

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai Fuller

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Titans is number 2 Jaylan De Groot
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Centre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tevita Naufahu

Winger for Titans is number 22 Tony Francis
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi

Prop for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt Donoghoe

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Aublix Tawha

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Keano Kini
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Klese Haas
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Josh Patston