I know it is a trial but if there was team that could not afford to lose their three best players, it is Souths...and they've lost their three best players.
Toelau was super impressive. The Panthers number 18 was a crack up, not sure there is too much going on between the ears.
I would assume Talagi will be their 6, they paid a bit for him.
I'm not so sure. Given Maguire is making Mariner and Piakura earn it, I suspect he will want Mam to have to show he wants it too and he will be pretty underdone when his suspension ends. Of course, injuries may curtail all of these plans.
https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2025/02/21/maguire-were-not-getting-ahead-of-ourselves-and-no-one-should/
- Done a lot of work but have had a good look at all the players
- All players planning to play but injuries made it tough and go, credit to them getting back
- Everyone will get a go, no...
Baker and Semu are both injured and Te Kura is very green. I believe Powell can also play second row. I think he is the kind of player our club has undervalued - the guy that isn't afraid to do the grunt work.