Rugby League

Blake moves to wing for Russel

March 16, 2022 5:20 am

Fiji Bati Centre and Parramatta Eels player Waqa Blake has been moved to the wing after Sean Russell sustained an injury in last week’s clash against the Titans.

While Blake moves into this new position, Tom Opacic comes into the side at center and Oregon Kaufusi is the new No.13 and Ryan Matterson is out.

The Sharks are set to face the Eels on Sunday and you can catch the delayed coverage on the FBC Sports channel.

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Meanwhile, Mikaele Ravalawa who scored a hat-trick last week, returns for the Dragons in their clash against Viliama Kikau and Apisai Koroisau’s Panthers on Saturday.

Fijian International Kevin Naiqama has been named on the reserves for the Roosters when they meet Sea Eagles on Friday.

Daniel Saifiti will come off the bench for the Knights while his brother Jacob is in the starting line-up for their match against West Tiger.

Semi Valemei will start for Canberra Raiders against the North Queensland Cowboys and Marcello Montoya also starts for the Warriors on Saturday.

You can catch the Storm vs Rabbitohs match live on the FBC Sports channel on Thursday at 9pm.

[Source: NRL]