The St George Illawarra Dragons have reorganized their starting lineup ahead of their National Rugby League clash against the second-placed New Zealand Warriors at Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah.
Center Jaydn Su'A suffered a calf injury during training on May 23, 2026, forcing a late change 24 hours before kickoff.
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Su'A was originally set to return from a three-game suspension to cover for Moses Suli, who is sidelined with a back injury.
Hayden Buchanan has joined the starting lineup to replace Su'A, while Tyrell Sloan returns from a groin injury to take a spot on the bench.
Warriors Also Hit by Injuries and Origin Duty
The New Zealand Warriors have also adjusted their roster, resting Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell for State of Origin duties.
Halfback Tanah Boyd is out for the season after suffering an ACL rupture.
Te Maire Martin will take over the halfback role, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck moves back to the centers.
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In lower-grade action earlier on Saturday, the Warriors defeated the Dragons 24-20 in the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Grand Final rematch at Jubilee Stadium.
In other NRL news, the North Queensland Cowboys have altered their Round 12 lineup, resting Reuben Cotter for State of Origin and ruling out winger Brandon Burns due to a hamstring strain.
"He's got a strain, it's in a tricky spot so we're going to have to treat it right and be delicate and smart with the decisions that we make," Cowboys coach Todd Payten said.
Robert Derby replaces Burns on the wing, while Jason Taumalolo returns after being rested during Magic Round. Kai O'Donnell joins the bench.
Payten added: "He's (Derby) been chomping at the bit, he's been at my office on Monday morning for the last three or four weeks asking what we're going to do with the team, so it highlights how keen he is to play."
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The South Sydney Rabbitohs will welcome back winger Alex Johnston from a knee injury but will be without Latrell Mitchell (back), Cameron Murray (State of Origin), and Campbell Graham (calf).
