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Smith gets the chop

Smith gets the chop

07/13/2010 07:48:35 AM

on a six-man bench after some strong recent performances in the NSW Cup with Western Suburbs.

Robert Lui has also been slated for a return after missing the last fortnight with a knee injury, allowing Chris Lawrence to move back into the centres.

The struggling Cowboys have lost Steve Rapira to a groin injury but his loss has been tempered by the availability of NSW backrower Luke O'Donnell from suspension.

The Panthers have been dealt a blow for Saturday night's local derby with Parramatta at CUA Stadium with lock Luke Lewis ruled out through injury.

Nathan Smith takes over from the Blues forward at the back of the scrum, while youngster Sam McKendry has also earned a starting berth in place of Matthew Bell.

The Eels returned to form on Monday night with a strong win over the Cowboys and coach Daniel Anderson has unsurprisingly stuck with the same 17 to meet Penrith.

"I'm very happy that I could select the same team from the previous game because it was definitely an improved performance," Anderson said.

The return of Daniel Conn for Mose Masoe on the bench is the only change for the Roosters ahead of Sunday's clash with Canterbury at the SFS.

For the Bulldogs, who beat the Roosters 60-14 when the two sides met in Round 3, coach Kevin Moore has named an unchanged side to the one that defeated the Storm last weekend.

Halfback Brett Kimmorley will reach a significant milestone as he runs out for his 300th first grade game.

"There's not many people who have achieved the milestone, which is just a huge wrap for Noddy," Moore said.

"He's been a fantastic competitor his whole career and as a club we're very proud."

 
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