Gold Coast's season from hell has ended in Des Hasler being shown the door after just two years in charge after the club announced his upcoming exit ahead of Round 26.
The veteran coach will now take charge for the final time when the Titans take on the Wests Tigers.
The QLD outfit need to claim a win over Benji Marshall's side to stand any chance of avoiding the wooden spoon.
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Gold Coast Titans NRL game this week
The Titans will take on the Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday, September 6 at 5:30pm (AEST).
Titans confirmed team list for Round 27
1. Keano Kini
2. Brian Kelly
3. AJ Brimson
4. Carter Gordon
19. Jaylan De Groot
6. Kieran Foran
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
14. Cooper Bai
15. Klese Haas
16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui
17. Josh Patston
18. Tukimihia Simpkins
22. Tony Francis
Titans latest team news:
Des Hasler will take charge of the Titans for the final time before he departs from the club after a difficult two-year reign.
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The Gold Coast will be desperate to avoid the wooden spoon and need to win this week, while also requiring a Knights loss. And the coach has made mass changes in his backline.
Keano Kini has been handed the No.1 jersey after being eased back into action during the past few weeks via the bench.
As a result of his inclusion from the start, AJ Brimson has shifted into the centres and has been joined by former Wallaby Carter Gordon, who will make his NRL debut.
Jojo Fifita has dropped out of the side due to a hamstring injury, while Jaylan De Groot has dropped to the reserves, with Brian Kelly moving to an unfamiliar position on the wing.
Phillip Sami was a late withdrawal in Round 26, with Tony Francis brought in as his replacement. The former has been named to return for this one.
Meanwhile, Cooper Bai has been added to the bench and the teenager will make his NRL debut off the pine.
UPDATE:
Sami has dropped out on the wing, with De Groot replacing him in a late change.