Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has finalised his side to face Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Following Mitch Kenny's withdrawal with an elbow injury, Sione Katoa is promoted to starting hooker and Wayde Egan moves onto the bench at the expense of Jarome Luai.
20-year-old forward Billy Burns makes his NRL debut as Panther No.592.
Burns emboldened by mother’s bravery
Panthers v Roosters
Sydney Cricket Ground
7.35pm Saturday 31 August
1. Dylan EDWARDS - sponsored by Lendcorp
2. Stephen CRICHTON - sponsored by Daily Press
3. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Volvo Cars Penrith
4. Brent NADEN - sponsored by AMA Event Management
5. Brian TO'O - sponsored by Fornari's Interior Linings
6. James MALONEY - sponsored by Soneta Plumbing
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Tuff Mouthguards
8. James TAMOU (c) - sponsored by Signace
19. Sione KATOA - sponsored by Hertz
10. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by HIX Group
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Zoo Fitness
12. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by Chemtools
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by Stylus Blinds
18. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by Chardon & Abbott Home Loans
15. Spencer LENIU - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
16. Billy BURNS - sponsored by Potter Automotive
17. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD - sponsored by Bidfood