Parramatta have shown signs of improvement under Jason Ryles after a poor start to life under the rookie coach's watch.
While their improved performances have largely failed to yield results, the Eels got a scalp as they stunned Brisbane in their own backyard before they added North Queensland to their list with a last-gasp victory.
The Eels then claimed one of their best results of the season last week as they shocked the red-hot Sydney Roosters.
Can Parra keep their momentum going when they travel across the ditch to face New Zealand?
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Parramatta Eels NRL game this week
The Eels will take on the Warriors at Go Media Stadium on Friday, August 29 at 6:00pm (AEST).
Eels confirmed team list for Round 26
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Zac Lomax
3. Will Penisini
18. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Joash Papali’i
7. Mitch Moses
8. J’maine Hopgood
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Jack Williams
13. Dylan Walker
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Matt Doorey
16. Charlie Guymer
17. Jordan Samrani
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Eels latest team news:
Parramatta stunned the Sydney Roosters last week to claim their eighth win of the season and avoid the wooden spoon in Jason Ryles' first term.
The coach has named an unchanged outfit for the Eels' penultimate game of the season.
Dylan Walker suffered a nasty cut after copping a head knock against the Chooks, but the lock was cleared to return during the game and will be free to play this week.
Sean Russell could potentially be a late addition though after being included in the extended squad. He has missed the past few weeks due to a hand injury that resulted in Dylan Brown playing in the centres.
UPDATE:
Russell has been cleared to return from a hand injury and he has bumped Brown out of the side.