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The rugby league season gets underway tonight with the Indigenous vs Maori All Stars matches, with the men’s game second up at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8:10pm (AEDT).
If last year’s 28-24 win by the Indigenous team is any guide, we are in for an entertaining game of football tonight. With two wins each and a draw, this sixth annual fixture of the All Stars game will give one team bragging rights going forward.
The Indigenous All Stars strength is in its backline, with the likes of Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow all in the team. Sharks fans will get an early look at their new halves pairing Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall, who are both named to start.
Shaquai Mitchell and Josh Kerr have the big task of nullifying the Maori pack. That won’t be easy with Joe Tapine, Kenny Bromwich and Briton Nikora part of a strong starting group.
Jahrome Hughes and Kodi Nikorima form an attacking halves pairing, and they will be looking to unleash the underrated Matt Timoko and Jesse Arthars.
Prediction
Both sides will be keen to throw the ball around in this encounter. The Maori All Stars will likely gain an edge, but the Indigenous team’s backline is potent.
I expect them to make full use of their opportunities – the Indigenous All Stars should win a high scoring encounter.
Indigenous All Stars by 6
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Kick-off: 8:10pm (AEDT)
TV: Channel Nine, Fox League
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Indigenous All Stars $1.68, Maori All Stars $2.15 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Indigenous All Stars
1. Latrell Mitchell (c), 2. Josh Addo-Carr, 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 4. Kotoni Staggs, 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira, 6. Braydon Trindall, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Shaquai Mitchell, 9. Kierran Moseley, 10. Josh Kerr, 11. Adam Elliott, 12. Josh Curran, 13. J’maine Hopgood.
Interchange/Reserves: 14. Bailey Butler, 15. Brian Kelly, 16. Hohepa Puru, 17. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 18. Zac Fulton, 19. Jordan Grant, 20. Kyle Laybutt.
Maori All Stars
1. Jesse Arthars, 2. Jojo Fifita, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Matt Timoko, 5. Adam Pompey, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Royce Hunt, 9. Brandon Smith, 10. Leo Thompson, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Joseph Tapine (c).
Interchange/Reserves: 14. Jazz Tevaga, 15. Trey Mooney, 16. Xavier Willison, 17. Dylan Walker, 18. Te Maire Martin, 19. Jack Howarth, 20. Keenan Palasia.
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