NRL Finals Live: Panthers vs Warriors, Sharks vs Roosters
- Okay,here's a breakdown of the key information from the provided text,focusing on the team changes for the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors:
- * Mitch Kenny (hooker) was originally ruled out with a hamstring injury.
- * Kurt Capewell was originally named to replace Berry at center, but has been moved to the back row.
Okay,here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text,focusing on the team changes for the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors:
Penrith Panthers Changes:
* Mitch Kenny (hooker) was originally ruled out with a hamstring injury.
* Luke Sommerton was initially named as Kenny’s replacement.
* Brad Schneider will now start rather of Sommerton.
* Sommerton is now benched.
* Paul Alamoti will start on the wing, replacing someone who was previously in that spot (likely Tom Jenkins, who is now 18th man).
New Zealand Warriors Changes:
* Rocco Berry is injured.
* Kurt Capewell was originally named to replace Berry at center, but has been moved to the back row.
* leka Halasima will start in the backs (jersey number 11) – a debut or notable prospect for the rookie.
* Sam Healey is coming onto the bench.
* Eddie Ieremia-Toeava is making way on the bench, with the coach (Andrew Webster) favouring mobility.
In essence: Both teams have made changes to their originally announced 17-man squads, with Penrith making a late switch in the halves and on the wing, and the Warriors adjusting their backline and bench composition.