NRL 2020: Teams, Pre-Finals, Cameron Munster, Dale Finucane, Panthers vs. Rabbitohs,...

Melbourne Storm got some good news ahead of their final against Cameron Munster.

However, they could be missing a few key strikers when facing the Raiders.

Elsewhere, Penrith has a headache over who’s going to fill his bank, and Souths is keeping his fingers crossed for the fitness of a potential Origin Bolters.

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Semifinals

FRIDAY

Storm vs Raiders im Suncorp Stadium

Last Storm Team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Brenko Lee 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Christian Welch 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 14. Brandon Smith 15. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 17. Nicholas Hynes 22. Chris Lewis

Team tips: All eyes will be on Cameron Munster as he attempts to overcome a knee injury sustained in the first week of the final against the Eels. “He looks really good, the medical staff are very confident that he will be right for Friday,” said the club’s football manager Frank Ponissi last week. “He’s really well drawn.” Munster received scans on his knee, but no serious damage was found. It’s the second MCL injury of the year. Elsewhere, Tui Kamikamica (ankle) and Tom Eisenhuth (calf) both have a chance to play for the storm. Vice-captain Dale Finucane (Kalf) suffered a setback while training last week. Ponissi admitted that his involvement lasted longer. “The news is not so good for Dale, he is an opportunity but it is unlikely that he will play in the preliminary round,” added Ponissi.

Last Raiders team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Semi Valemi 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Jordan Rapana 5. Nick Cotric 6. Jack Wighton 7. George Williams 8. Josh Papalii 14. Silber Havili 16. Hudson Young 11. John Bateman 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joseph Tapine 9. Tom Starling 10. Iosia Soliola 15. Dunamis Lui 17. Corey Harawira-Naera

Team tips: Ricky Stuart will likely believe in the same 17 who did the work against the roosters. The Raiders trainer has been known to be tinkering with his home page so he may be able to upgrade his first XIII if he faces the storm.

SATURDAY

Panthers versus Rabbitohs in the ANZ stadium

Last Panther team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour 3. Brent Naden 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12 Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Tyrone 15. Mai Kurt Capewell 16. Moses Leota 17. Zane Tetevano

Team tips: The big defeat for the Panthers is star second rower Viliame Kikau, who was canceled from the pre-finals due to a suspension for a dangerous throw against Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in the first week of the final. Kurt Capewell will likely start out with Matt Burton, Mitch Kenny, Dean Whare, or Spencer Leinu vying for a bank role. Leinu is expected to get the berth as Penrith already has a utility in Tyrone May in the bank. Charlie Staines (hamstring) is the only injury for the panthers, almost all of whom are in full strength.

Rabbitohs Team: 1. Corey Allan 2. Alex Johnston 3. Campbell Graham 4. Däne Gagai 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Jaydn Su’A 12. Bayley Sironen 13. Cameron Murray 14. Mark Nicholls 15. Liam Knight 16. Jed Cartwright 17. Keaon Koloamatangi

Team tips: Maroons hopeful Jayden Su’A sustained an ankle injury against the eels but continued to fight valiantly. However, the Rabbitohs will still be sweating next week if it swells up after the game. James Roberts still faces an indefinite return after a chest injury and is not risked in such a big game.