PNG Kumuls fullback, David Mead named in NSW Country side

PNG Kumuls International and fullback, David Mead has been named in NSW Country side to take on City. This qualifies Mead for playing for New South Wales State of Origin if selected.  Mead replaces Josh Dugan who withdrew from the game due to injuries. 

Mead joins fellow Titans back Kevin Gordon, who himself was a late injury call-up in place of Cronulla namesake Michael Gordon.

while  Dugan is widely tipped to get first crack at the NSW fullback spot with Parramatta's Jarryd Hayne likely to be moved into the three-quarter line.

New Country line-up:

1. David Mead (Gold Coast Titans)

2. Kevin Gordon (Gold Coast Titans)

3. Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)

4. Jamal Idris (Penrith Panthers)

5. James McManus (Newcastle Knights)

6. Jarrod Mullen (Newcastle Knights)

7. Tyrone Roberts (Newcastle Knights)

8. Tariq Sims (North Queensland Cowboys)

9. Mitch Rein (St George Illawarra Dragons)

10. Aiden Tolman (Canterbury Bulldogs)

11. Beau Scott (c) (Newcastle Knights)

12. Josh Jackson (Canterbury Bulldogs)

13. Adam Docker (Penrith Panthers)

Interchange: 14. Josh McCrone (Canberra Raiders) 15. Paul Vaughan (Canberra Raiders) 16. Dale Finucane (Canterbury Bulldogs) 17. Robbie Rochow (Newcastle Knights). 18. Shaun Fensom (Canberra Raiders)