Round 1 team: Hau wins edge battle as Hannay unveils fresh faces against Sharks
Arama Hau has edged out Josh Patston to start in the back-row for Saturday's season opener showdown against the Sharks in Sydney.
Forming part of Josh Hannay's new-look Titans team, the Gold Coast coach has named seven fresh faces as part of his 22-man squad; including Siale Faeamani who is set to make his NRL debut on the wing.
The 21-year-old was a standout in both recent trials after making the move from New Zealand via Penrith to chase his NRL dream.
Max Feagai will also make his club debut in the centres, whilst new recruit Lachlan Ilias joins AJ Brimson in the halves after Jayden Campbell was ruled out with a minor hamstring strain.
Potential club debutants Kurtis Morrin, Luke Sommerton, Zane Harrison and Jensen Taumoepeau all form part of the extended squad with the new interchange rules including six players on the bench for game day.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm (AEDT) on Saturday at Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL IroCentre for Titans is number 4 Max Feagai
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel StonestreetWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon TrindallFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas HynesHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lachlan Ilias
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Thomas HazeltonProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Billy Burns2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jesse ColquhounLock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa TalakaiInterchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis Morrin
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Toby RudolfInterchange for Titans is number 15 Tukimihia Simpkins
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon KaufusiInterchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden UeleInterchange for Titans is number 17 Cooper Bai
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Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Hohepa PuruInterchange for Titans is number 18 Luke Sommerton
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Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Chris Vea'ilaInterchange for Titans is number 19 Zane Harrison
Reserves
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Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Jayden BerrellReserve for Titans is number 20 Jaylan De Groot
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Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Michael GabraelReserve for Titans is number 21 Jensen Taumoepeau
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Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Niwhai PuruReserve for Titans is number 22 Josh Patston
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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