Api Koroisau isn't sure he'll get on the field in next Wednesday's Ampol State of Origin series opener but is content to miss selection for Penrith and play a role for the Blues should he be required.
Team news
Panthers: Maroons back-rower Kurt Capewell (crusher) accepted a one-week ban with an early plea, allowing Moses Leota (shoulder) to slot back in after his late withdrawal last week. Liam Martin shifts back to the second row.
Dylan Edwards (hamstring) has failed to recover so Stephen Crichton stays at fullback and Paul Momirovski partners hat-trick hero Matt Burton in the centres.
Mitch Kenny and Lindsay Smith were omitted when the squad was trimmed to 19 players 24 hours out from kick-off.
The Panthers have won their past 14 games at BlueBet Stadium.
Bulldogs: Jack Hetherington returns at prop and captain Josh Jackson is back locking the scrum in a major revamp of the Canterbury pack.
Cowboys coach Todd Payten said a contact session on Thursday will prove Taumalolo s fitness.
The same applies for McLean after he failed to finish last week s win over the Raiders due to a hamstring concern.
Every try from Round 7
Raiders v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at GIO Stadium
Raiders: No further changes expected after Ricky Stuart recalled Kiwi international Joseph Tapine to the side for a rested Josh Papalii this week. Sebastian Kris replaces Jarrod Croker (shoulder) in the centres with Matt Timoko also listed in the reserves.
The Raiders have won six of their past eight games against the Rabbitohs.
Thursday 29 April, GIO Stadium, 7:50pm
Raiders: Come into the game off a five-day turnaround after a loss to Cowboys on Saturday night. Joseph Tapine and Isosia Soliola are both options to come back into 17 after both were dropped last week. Jarrod Croker s position in the team could come into question with his form down but he also appeared to re-injure the shoulder he had off season surgery on and could be in some doubt. Bailey Simonsson should return from concussion on the right wing which could see Sebastian Kris dropping to the bench.
Rabbitohs: Tevita Tatola is in doubt after he failing game day HIA. With the six-day turnaround he will need to progress through NRL HIA protocols and get doctor clearance to play. Patrick Mago would come into the 17 if Tatola is ruled out with Jai Arrow likely starting. Jaxson Paulo suffered a shoulder injury in first half against the Titans and was able to play on but could be in some doubt. Cody Walker will continue at fullback with Benji Mars
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