NRL Finals 2022: Early Mail, Late Mail, teams ins and out, injuries, selection news; Alex Johnston injury, Panthers vs Rabbitohs; Cowboys vs Eels, Tom Opacic

Alex Johnston is injured and is 50/50 to be fit for the preliminary final clash with the Panthers. He was forced off the field against the Sharks. It is a stomach abdomen problem.

Alex Johnston left the field the other night with a stomach ache. Josh Mansour and Richard Kennard have been named as reserves in case Johnston is ruled out. Paul Kent believes the injury could significantly impact Johnston's performance.

North Queensland Cowboys take on Parramatta Eels at 7.50pm AEST at Queensland Country Bank Stadium Stadium.

Alex Johnston is injured and Tom Opacic has been cut.

The Cowboys are expected to keep faith in the same team that beat the Sharks in week one of the finals. Luciano Leilua has been named on the bench despite being named in a starting team. Alex Johnston is injured.

Tom Opacic is injured and unlikely to play for Parramatta. Marata Niukore will replace him in the centres. Makahesi Makatoa will come back onto the bench if OpACic does not play. Alex Johnston is out for Panthers vs Rabbitohs.

Penrith Panthers play South Sydney Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium at 7.50pm AEST.

Charlie Staines comes into the side for the suspended Taylan May. Brian To’o will swap wings with Staine to partner Izack Tago on the right edge. Api Koroisau has been named to start but could come off the bench.

Alex Johnston is injured and is 50/50 to play for Souths against Panthers. Richard Kennar and Josh Mansour are the other two players who could replace him. Jai Arrow is expected to start despite his groin injury. Jed Cartwright will replace Siliva Havili on the bench.