- Feb 28, 2016
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James Roberts has failed in a bid to prove his fitness for tomorrow night’s match against the Sea Eagles.
Roberts had every intention of running out for the second game of the double header at Suncorp Stadium.
It would have been a miraculous recovery, after the speedy centre damaged ankle ligaments in the victory over the Panthers on April 27.
However he will miss the game but looks certain to take the field against the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium next Friday night.
Roberts’ absence means George Fai will make his debut off the bench against Manly.
The young forward has come through the Broncos’ system and will join the prop rotation on the interchange list.
Jordan Kahu will play in the centres, with David Mead starting on the wing.
BRONCOS NRL SQUAD
1. Darius Boyd ©
2. Corey Oates
3. Jordan Kahu
4. Tautau Moga
5. David Mead
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Korbin Sims
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Adam Blair
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Matt Gillett
13. Josh McGuire
Interchange:
14. Alex Glenn
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Herman Ese’ese
17. George Fai
Reserve: James Roberts
Reserve: Jaydn Su’A
Reserve: Joe Boyce
Reserve: Jonus Pearson
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Roberts had every intention of running out for the second game of the double header at Suncorp Stadium.
It would have been a miraculous recovery, after the speedy centre damaged ankle ligaments in the victory over the Panthers on April 27.
However he will miss the game but looks certain to take the field against the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium next Friday night.
Roberts’ absence means George Fai will make his debut off the bench against Manly.
The young forward has come through the Broncos’ system and will join the prop rotation on the interchange list.
Jordan Kahu will play in the centres, with David Mead starting on the wing.
BRONCOS NRL SQUAD
1. Darius Boyd ©
2. Corey Oates
3. Jordan Kahu
4. Tautau Moga
5. David Mead
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Korbin Sims
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Adam Blair
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Matt Gillett
13. Josh McGuire
Interchange:
14. Alex Glenn
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Herman Ese’ese
17. George Fai
Reserve: James Roberts
Reserve: Jaydn Su’A
Reserve: Joe Boyce
Reserve: Jonus Pearson
Coach: Wayne Bennett