1996 ARL Optus Cup

Team Info

Illawarra

Previous Game:

Round 3 vs. Brisbane

Next Game:

Round 5 vs. Gold Coast

Out:

Brendan O'Meara (fullback), Craig Simon (five-eighth), Dean Callaway (hooker), Paul Carige (bench)

In:

David Riolo (fullback), Glen Air (halfback), Scott England (bench), David Cox (bench)

Changes:

Brett Rodwell (centre to lock), Josh White (halfback to bench), Wayne Richards (front row to bench), Brad Mackay (second row to five-eighth), Shaun Timmins (second row to centre), John Cross (lock to second row), David Walsh (bench to front row), Darrien Doherty (bench to second row), Brad Hepi (bench to hooker)

South Sydney

Previous Game:

Round 3 vs. Gold Coast

Next Game:

Round 5 vs. Parramatta

Out:

Steven Hartley (five-eighth), Corin Ridding (front row), Paul McNicholas (bench), Grant McWhirter (bench), Shannon Donato (bench)

In:

Darrell Trindall (five-eighth), Adam Wright (front row), Richard McKell (front row), Jason Ryan (lock), Shane Vincent (bench)

Changes:

Martin Masella (front row to bench), Michael Francis (second row to bench), Paul Quinn (lock to second row)