NRL table toppers the Brisbane Broncos take on the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Satdium in round 8.
Where: Suncorp, Stadium
When: 11.00am Saturday 25 April (8pm local)
Watch live: Premier Sports
The Broncos are on top of the ladder, along with Melbourne and the Dragons, with 10 points. Brisbane has lost just two of its sevem games so far this season and is always tough to play at home.
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But the Broncos will be without Justin Hodges, through injury, so that should help Parramatta’s cause. Lachlan Maranta returns in his place at fullback.
There are other changes with Alex Glenn out, Sam Thaiday moving back to his preferred back-row position with Adam Blair starting at prop and Jarrod Wallace returning from suspension. Mitch Garbutt has also been replaced by Francis Molo on the bench.
The Eels have their own changes, Reece Robinson to play fullback with Will Hopoate moving to the centres and John Folau shifting to the wing.
Darcy Lussick returns from his week off in place of Richie Fa’aoso while Danny Wicks shifts to the bench
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