Bulldogs and Tigers team teaser

Bulldogs winger Matt Utai will make his long-awaited return from injury in his side's round one NRL match against Penrith at Telstra Stadium on Saturday. Utai has not played in any of the trial matches, but will take his place on the wing after overcoming a shoulder injury.

Meanwhile, Nowra junior Michael Crockett will make his debut for the Wests Tigers from the interchange bench against St George Illawarra at Telstra Stadium on Friday night. Dene Halatau (shoulder), Shane Elford (knee) and Chris Heighington (fractured eye) are unavailable for the defending Premiers due to injury.