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Round 9 Team Updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs’ Jack Wighton to play five-eighth, Ezra Mam in, Brisbane Broncos’ Daly Cherry-Evans suspended for two matches – find out who will replace him

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Round 9 Team Tips: Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Broncos, Panthers, Raiders, Roosters, Bulldogs, Tigers, Titans, Storm, Cowboys, Dolphins, Knights, Warriors, Sharks, Dragons

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is reportedly set to shake up his team’s spine ahead of their Thursday night clash against Penrith. The Sea Eagles are looking at challenging the two-match bans given to Haumole Olakau’atu and Daly Cherry-Evans, but if they do so and fail at the judiciary, who is in line to replace them? Meanwhile, the Broncos may have to turn to the versatile Tristan Sailor to fill a void in the halves with Jock Madden and Ezra Mam in doubt for the game against the Roosters.

In the Round 9 Team Tips, South Sydney Rabbitohs are gearing up for a clash against the Penrith Panthers. Coach Jason Demetriou is reportedly considering moving Cody Walker to halfback and Jack Wighton to five-eighth. The Panthers, on the other hand, are expecting the return of Sunia Turuva and Moses Leota for the game.

The Manly Sea Eagles are facing the potential absence of Haumole Olakau’atu and Daly Cherry-Evans due to suspensions, with Jake Arthur on standby to replace DCE. The Canberra Raiders, after a tough loss, are looking forward to the return of Elliott Whitehead from injury.

The Brisbane Broncos may have to rely on Tristan Sailor in the halves due to injuries to Jock Madden and Ezra Mam. The Sydney Roosters are dealing with injuries to Michael Jennings and Daniel Tupou, with Junior Pauga likely to step up in their absence.

The Canterbury Bulldogs are expecting Jacob Preston to return from injury, while the Wests Tigers are monitoring Api Koriosau’s back injury. The Gold Coast Titans and Melbourne Storm are dealing with injuries to key players, with Tepai Maeroa and Xavier Coates in doubt for the Storm.

The North Queensland Cowboys are facing decisions in the backline due to injuries, while the Dolphins are managing injuries to Jesse Bromwich and Tom Flegler. The Newcastle Knights are set to welcome back Tyson Frizell, while the New Zealand Warriors may make changes to avoid a third straight loss.

In the clash between the Cronulla Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons, the Sharks are in good health, while the Dragons are dealing with the absence of Moses Suli due to concussion protocols.

With plenty of team changes and injury updates, Round 9 promises to be an exciting weekend of NRL action. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results.

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