Eels hit by injuries

The Parramatta Eels are counting the cost in the wake of their 34-10 loss to Newcastle on Monday night.

The Eels suffered a horrible injury toll and now face an extended period without at least two of their stars.

Fullback Luke Burt suffered a dislocated kneecap and medial damage.Burt will undergo further scans this week and it remains unclear just how long he will be out of action.Utility Daniel Wagon has a rib cartilage injury. His return depends on how quickly he responds to rehabilitation.

Centre Ben Smith suffered a severe gash to his knee that required "cleaning".Smith will miss Sunday's clash with the Rabbitohs but is hopeful of taking part in round 19.

Promising five eighth Blake Green suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's Premier League fixture and faces three to four weeks on the sideline.

The first grade team to play South Sydney at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday, July 15 at 3pm is:

1. Jarryd Hayne, 2. Joel Reddy, 3. Krisnan Inu, 4. Timana Tahu, 5. Eric Grothe, 6. Brett Finch, 7. Tim Smith, 8. Josh Cordoba, 9. Mark Riddell, 10. Fuifui Moimoi, 11. Nathan Hindmarsh (c), 12. Feleti Mateo, 13. Chad Robinson, 14. PJ Marsh, 15. Ian Hindmarsh, 16. Weller Hauraki, 17. Aaron Cannings, 18. Todd Lowrie.