EELS VS SEA EAGLES
The back-row possesses plenty of fire power in the forms of Manu Ma'u, Tepai Moeroa and Anthony Watmough.
The Eels' extended bench sees Isaac De Gois assume the utility role with Junior Paulo and David Gower the reserve props alongside back-rower Joseph Paulo
Pauli Pauli and Danny Wicks round out the bench with both of them named to start for Wentworthville in round one of the NSW Cup.
Manly will be without the services of Steve Matai whilst they have a new look forward pack.
Former Knight, Willie Mason starts alongside Brenton Lawrence whilst former Eel, Feleti Mateo slots into the back-row.
Luke Burgess seems set to make his Manly debut on an extended bench that features another former Eel in Justin Horo.
The last time these two sides met we saw a match for the ages with the underdog Eels keeping their hunt for the finals alive following a 22-12 win.
Although Manly led 12-0 at half-time, the Eels dominated in the forwards and their patience paid off, crossing for four unanswered tries in the second half.
This match promises to be even more spiteful than usual with Manly legend, Anthony Watmough leaving the club and signing with the Eels at the end of the 2014 season.
Parramatta boast Darcy Lussick, Will Hopoate and coach Brad Arthur who have also called the Northern beaches home.
Meanwhile Manly have former Eels Justin Horo, Jamie Lyon and Feleti Mateo.
The game is scheduled for a 7:45 kick-off at Pirtek Stadium.