Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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A massive top eight clash concludes the round as the second-placed Canterbury Bulldogs host the Manly Sea Eagles.
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Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Jethro Rinakama makes way for centre Bronson Xerri, who had a groin injury but will return against the Sea Eagles. Enari Tuala made some crucial mistakes in defence against the Dragons. He didn’t even attempt a tackle on Clint Gutherson, and then missed a tackle on Moses Suli, which led to Suli’s try in the second half. Sam Hughes is back in the team in the front row, while Josh Curran switches to the interchange, with Sitili Tupouniua out of the side with a hamstring injury.
Squad: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Bailey Hayward 19. Jethro Rinakama 20. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 21. Blake Wilson 22. Kurtis Morrin 23. Toby Sexton
Manly Sea Eagles team news
Forward Haumole Olakau’atu (shoulder) is back in the team, with Corey Waddell dropping to the interchange while Tommy Talau is now the 18th man. Jake Simpkin is in the 17, even though he didn’t return against the Storm following a head injury assessment.
Squad: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Tommy Talau 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Caleb Navale 21. Joey Walsh 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles prediction
The Canterbury Bulldogs (2nd) secured a gritty 20-18 victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 20, with a late try to Jethro Rinakama sealing the two points. While their attack has yet to fully click, their season has been built on the back of the NRL's best defence.
The Manly Sea Eagles (7th) are riding a wave of momentum after three consecutive victories. Their most impressive performance came in Round 20, where they travelled to Melbourne and defeated the mighty Storm 18-16 in a thriller.
Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has enjoyed these battles, he has scored six tries in seven H2H games against Manly.
Sea Eagles speedster Jason Saab will celebrate his 100th NRL game.
Manly has won 11 of their past 12 H2H games against the Bulldogs, including a 24-22 victory in the finals last season.
This shapes as the match of the round. The Bulldogs' power game against Manly's flair and the individual brilliance of Tom Trbojevic. The Bulldogs' relentless pressure might just be enough to get them home
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles tip: Canterbury Bulldogs to win
