Teams make changes ahead of NRL semi-finals on September 19

The NRL semi-finals are set for September 19 at Allianz Stadium, featuring the Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks, New Zealand Warriors, and Newcastle Knights. Each team has announced lineup changes: Egan Butcher is out for the Roosters, while Angus Crichton returns to the bench. The Sharks have one change on the bench with Jayden Berrell replacing Niwhai Puru. Adam Pompey remains with the Warriors, who have potential injury concerns with Leka Halasima and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. The Knights have named their same 19-man squad, with Dylan Lucas potentially joining the bench. The matchups will be crucial as teams vie for advancement in the tournament.

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