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Eels coach Arthur stands by son Jakob

Jakob Arthur has earnt the right to play in the halves for the Eels, says dad and coach Brad Arthur. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has rubbished rumours Clint Gutherson will make a last-minute switch into the halves this weekend, insisting son Jakob has earned the first shot at replacing injured halfback Mitch Moses.

Arthur says Moses will miss at least "a couple of weeks" on the run to the finals after undergoing successful surgery to repair a broken finger on Monday.

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