Teams: Arthur makes huge call in bid to save Eels

Anzac Round has arrived for the NRL, with a blockbuster showdown between the Dragons and Roosters on Thursday afternoon headlining a huge weekend of action.

Parramatta will unveil another rookie in the halves this week, with the highly-touted Ethan Sanders set to make his first grade debut against Manly.

Cronulla has been forced into a change in the halves, with Braydon Trindall unavailable due to an off-field incident and Daniel Atkinson named in the No.6 jumper, while Sam Walker returns from concussion for the Roosters.

Damien Cook has been recalled by South Sydney as the struggling club fight to save their season, while the Broncos will welcome back a host of key stars – including Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas – for their match with the Tigers.

Here’s all the team news ahead of round eight. 

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