Ben Hunt and James Graham have been named to make their St George Illawarra debuts in the Dragons’ NRL trial against English outfit Hull at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.
The club’s other off-season buys Jeremy Latimore (Cronulla), Darren Nicholls (Penrith) and Mitch Allgood (Wakefield Trinity) also feature in the 24-strong squad.
The clash is part of a double-header with South Sydney taking on English heavyweights Wigan in the other game.
At Gold Coast, former Penrith star Bryce Cartwright will run out in Titans colours for the first time in Saturday night’s trial against Brisbane at Toowoomba.
Cartwright will start at lock barely a week after arriving at the club.
The 23-year-old only began life as a Titan last Friday with his first training session after what appeared to be a surprise departure just two years into a five season Panthers deal.
Cartwright will be joined in the 23-strong squad by fellow new recruits Brendan Elliot, Kiah Cooper, Brenko Lee, Leilani Latu, Jai Whitbread and Tony Matautia.
Young gun Alexander Brimson will partner five-eighth Kane Elgey in the halves against the Broncos.
Coach Garth Brennan is expected to name a full strength Titans side for their final trial against the Warriors at Sunshine Coast on February 24.