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Tigers coach Tim Sheens has given young gun Robert Lui first crack at the halfback position inside Benji Marshall, while returning forward Liam Fulton will start in the second row. New Roosters boss Brian Smith has named recruit Todd Carney at fullback with Mitchell Pearce and Ben Jones in the halves, while Queensland State of Origin forward Nate Myles will play at lock. Injured captain Braith Anasta and former St George Illawarra prop Jason Ryles are the only big names missing.  

Jamal Idris is the latest player in doubt for tonight's NRL All Stars match on the Gold Coast. Idris felt pain in a hamstring during training yesterday and won't know until later this morning if he will play with North Queensland's Ty Williams on standby. The match has already lost Billy Slater, Justin Hodges, Greg Inglis, Alan Tongue, PJ Marsh, Daine Laurie, Dave Taylor and Gareth Ellis.