Strong Eels squad to play Titans

PARRAMATTA coach Michael Hagan has named a near full-strength side to play the Gold Coast Titans in a trial match at Lismore on Saturday night.

Internationals Nathan Hindmarsh and Timana Tahu were not considered because of minor injuries but they were the only front-liners missing from the team released today:

Eels: Luke Burt, Jarryd Hayne, Ben Smith, Joel Reddy, Eric Grothe, Brett Finch, Tim Smith, Nathan Cayless, Mark Riddell, Fuifui Moimoi, Ian Hindmarsh, Chad Robinson, Daniel Wagon. Interchange: PJ Marsh, Josh Cordoba, Todd Lowrie, Justin Tsoulos, Richard Fa'aoso, Feleti Mateo, Aaron Cannings.

The trial will start at 7.30pm local time (6.30pm Qld) at Oakes Oval.