The State of Origin opener will have a major impact upon Round 13 in the NRL with a host of stars expected to back-up after the showpiece clash.
Kalyn Ponga and Valentine Holmes have the shortest turnaround time with St George Illawarra and Newcastle facing off just two days after Game I.
Melbourne and Gold Coast have numerous rep stars who will be seeking to play in their Saturday afternoon meeting.
The Wests Tigers will hold a large advantage over North Queensland due to having no Origin stars, although Lachlan Galvin has been axed once again ahead of his exit.
Penrith are in trouble at the foot of the ladder and it is unclear how Ivan Cleary will manage his rep players this season.
The Sydney Roosters are in a similar boat with five Origin players in contention to feature against Canberra in the last game of the round.
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Gold Coast Titans vs. Melbourne Storm
(Saturday, May 31 at Cbus Super Stadium, 3:00pm AEST)
Gold Coast confirmed team:
7. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
14. Kieran Foran
21. Tom Weaver
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. Klese Haas
17. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
19. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
18. Arama Hau
23. Allan Fitzgibbon
Titans team news:
Des Hasler will have Moeaki Fotuaika, Beau Fermor and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui back on deck after their Origin commitments.
AJ Brimson was moved to fullback ahead of kick-off in Round 11 for Jaylan De Groot, however the youngster has returned with Brimson going to five-eighth.
Kieran Foran has been listed to start off the bench after partnering Jayden Campbell in the halves during their most recent match.
In a change to the backline, Brian Kelly has returned in the centres with Tony Francis dropping out.
Josiah Pahulu was granted an immediate release from his contract to join the Storm, so has been replaced on the bench by Jacob Alick-Wiencke.
However, in a raft of late changes, Hasler has completely altered his spine after De Groot and Brimson have dropped out of the side.
Campbell has been moved to fullback with Foran promoted off the bench to start at five-eighth and Tom Weaver brought in at halfback.
Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, who was initially included in the reserves, is a late addition to the 17 after recovering from a concussion.
David Fifita is scheduled to return from his ankle injury in Round 14.
Melbourne confirmed team:
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Sua Fa'alogo
4. Nick Meaney
19. Jack Howarth
3. Grant Anderson
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
17. Bronson Garlick
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
16. Tui Kamikamica
18. Joe Chan
21. Kane Bradley
24. Ativalu Lisati
Storm team news:
The majority of Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero will be carefully managed following Origin I.
Coates has a history of hamstring issues and will not play, while Grant has also dropped out after initially being listed to start.
Jack Howarth replaces Coates in the backline after recovering from a shoulder injury, while Bronson Garlick will start at dummy-half in the captain's absence.
Joe Chan has been added onto the bench as a result of the late Origin omissions.
Alec MacDonald suffered a quad issue in Round 11 and hasn't been named on the bench, while new recruit Josiah Pahulu hasn't been included in the extended squad just yet.
Will Warbrick's return date is still uncertain as the winger continues to deal with concussion issues.
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers
(Saturday, May 31 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)
North Queensland confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Robert Derby
3. Zac Laybutt
4. Viliami Vailea
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Jaxon Purdue
7. Tom Dearden
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Sam McIntyre
11. John Bateman
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Harrison Edwards
15. Kai O’Donnell
16. Griffin Neame
17. Coen Hess
18. Jake Clifford
23. Kaiden Lahrs
Cowboys team news:
Todd Payten's Origin quartet Tom Dearden, Reece Robson, Jeremiah Nanai and Reuben Cotter got through the Origin opener to take their places in the starting side.
Murray Taulagi missed out on Game I due to injury and won't feature in this one, so Jaxson Paulo comes in on the wing.
Jason Taumalolo has also been in the causalty ward with a calf complaint, with no return date provided by the club.
Sam McIntyre will start up front alongside Jordan McLean, with Coen Hess dropping back to the bench.
Cotter has served his suspension and will play for the Cowboys. Thomas Mikaele has dropped out of the 17 as a result of the co-captain's inclusion.
Wests Tigers confirmed team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Starford To'a
5. Charlie Staines
6. Heath Mason
7. Jarome Luai
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Royce Hunt
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Alex Twal
14. Brent Naden
15. Jack Bird
16. Sione Fainu
17. Tony Sukkar
18. Tristan Hope
20. Charlie Murray
Tigers team news:
Lachlan Galvin has played his last game for the club with an imminent switch to the Dogs. In his absence, Heath Mason has been handed the No.6 jersey.
Samuela Fainu and Fonua Pole have endured leg injuries in recent weeks but the former has been named to start. Pole remains on the sidelined with a knee issue.
Brent Naden has kept his spot on the bench ahead of Tallyn Da Silva.
Manly Sea Eagles vs. Brisbane Broncos
(Saturday, May 31 at 4 Pines Park, 7:35pm AEST)
Manly confirmed team:
1. Lehi Hopoate
18. Clayton Faulalo
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Tommy Talau
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Ethan Bullemor
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga
14. Lachlan Croker
15. Corey Waddell
16. Nathan Brown
17. Matt Lodge
19. Jake Arthur
20. Michael Chee Kam
Sea Eagles team news:
Manly copped some bad news ahead of their Round 13 clash with Tom Trbojevic ruled out due to a corked thigh. His brother, Jake, also remains on the sidelines after copping a head knock two weeks ago.
On top of this, Jason Saab has also been ruled out after initially being named with the winger struck down by illness. Clayton Faulalo will replace him.
Lehi Hopoate takes over at fullback with Tommy Talau drafted into the side on the wing after he has recovered from a hamstring strain.
Daly Cherry-Evans is likely to back-up after Game I but Jake Arthur, who started at halfback last week, will be on standby to cover for the veteran.
Siosiua Taukeiaho suffered a calf issue during Manly's disappointing loss to the Eels in Round 12, but the club have received several welcome boosts in their forward pack to offset his absence.
Josh Aloiai is back from a shoulder injury which has seen him miss the past few games, while Ben Trbojevic is back after missing last week due to illness.
Corey Waddell returns to the pine after being promoted from the bench to cover for Ben's absence last week, while Caleb Navale drops to the reserves.
Tof Sipley has served his suspension and is available for selection. However, he has been unable to knock Matt Lodge out of the 17.
Brisbane confirmed team:
1. Jesse Arthars
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Xavier Willison
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Billy Walters
15. Corey Jensen
16. Brendan Piakura
17. Ben Te Kura
18. Tyson Smoothy
19. Josiah Karapani
Broncos team news:
Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan will play after starring in Origin.
Reece Walsh was initially scheduled to return from a knee issue this week. However, he suffered a setback in training so Jesse Arthars takes over at fullback with Selwyn Cobbo listed on the wing.
Ben Te Kura is the new face on the bench after he replaced Fletcher Baker in the 17.
Ben Hunt remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Jack Gosiewski is also in the casualty ward.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. New Zealand Warriors
(Sunday, June 1 at Accor Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)
South Sydney confirmed team:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Jamie Humphreys
8. Jai Arrow
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Euan Aitken
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Lachlan Hubner
14. Jye Gray
15. Sean Keppie
16. Davvy Moale
17. Tevita Tatola
18. Liam Le Blanc
19. Fletcher Myers
20. Shaq Mitchell
21. Lewis Dodd
22. Jacob Host
Rabbitohs team news:
Wayne Bennett will be hoping Latrell Mitchell gets through Origin with a clean bill of health.
Jack Wighton and Cody Walker are not scheduled to return from injury until Round 14 with the veteran duo still expected to miss one more match with their respective calf issues.
Peter Mamouzelos is also still sidelined, so Siliva Havili will remain in the No.9 jersey.
Jai Arrow and Keaon Koloamatangi continue in the front row with support being supplied by Tevita Tatola and Davvy Moale off the bench.
Sean Keppie was a late scratching from the side in Round 11 but has been added to the forward rotation with Liam Le Blanc listed as 18th man.
New Zealand confirmed team:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Rocco Berry
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Leka Halasima
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Jackson Ford
18. Jacob Laban
20. Sam Healey
21. Tanah Boyd
22. Tanner Stowers-Smith
23. Taine Tuaupiki
Warriors team news:
Andrew Webster is set to be handed two major boosts following their narrow loss to Canberra last week with James Fisher-Harris and Mitch Barnett to return to the fold.
JFH missed Round 12 due to a one-match suspension, while Barnett will have to get through Origin unscathed in order to play.
Rocco Berry has also returned with the centre taking the place of Ali Leiataua in the backline. Bunty Afoa has also dropped out of the side altogether.
Leka Halasima's run as a starter has ended with his move back to the bench, while Jacob Laban has lost his spot on the bench as he shifts to 18th man.
Penrith Panthers vs. Parramatta Eels
(Sunday, June 1 at CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)
Penrith confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To'o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Luke Sommerton
15. Matthew Eisenhuth
16. Luron Patea
17. Harrison Hassett
18. Brad Schneider
19. Riley Wake
20. Preston Riki
21. Daine Laurie
22. Jack Cole
23. Paul Alamoti
24. Austin Dias
Panthers team news:
The reigning premiers are in dire straits as they start Round 13 at the foot of the ladder after winning just three of their opening 11 matches.
The Panthers are in desperate need of two competition points, but how many players Ivan Cleary will ask from out of his Origin contingent to back-up remains to be seen.
Brian To'o has been named to start although might not feature in two games in quick succession after being hampered by a hamstring issue all season.
Dylan Edwards, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo are likely to be given every chance to play.
Daine Laurie drops out at fullback, Brad Schneider at halfback and the suspended Liam Henry in the second row to accommodate the rep stars. Meanwhile, Lindsay Smith reverts to the front row after playing at lock against the Eels.
Izack Tago has gone back to the centres after being moved into the backrow in a late positional switch last week, with Jesse McLean dropping out.
The youngster's brother, Casey McLean, remains in the backline though with Paul Alamoti dropping to the reserves.
Scott Sorensen has served his suspension and will start in a welcome boost, although Isaiah Papali'i is still out due to a knee injury and Luke Garner remains out with concussion issues.
Luke Sommerton, Matthew Eisenhuth, Luron Patea and Harrison Hassett have been listed on the bench. Although Preston Riki hasn't been so lucky as he has dropped to the reserves.
Parramatta confirmed team:
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Zac Lomax
3. Sean Russell
4. Jordan Samrani
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitch Moses
8. Jack Williams
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Dylan Walker
15. Luca Moretti
16. Ryan Matterson
17. Joash Papalii
18. Matt Doorey
19. Joey Lussick
20. Toni Mataele
21. Dean Hawkins
22. Samuel Loizou
Eels team news:
Jason Ryles will likely give Zac Lomax and Mitch Moses every chance to back-up following Origin I as Parra go in search of their third win in a row.
Will Penisini copped a head knock during last week's heavy win over the Sea Eagles and drops out. Sean Russell will slide into the centres to accommodate Lomax's inclusion.
However, if the backline star is rested, Joash Papalii could be handed a first start of his career on the wing after retaining his spot on the bench.
Dean Hawkins had an impressive showing at halfback in Round 12 as he bagged four assists. If Moses is rested, the playmaker will get another chance.
Kelma Tuilagi was named to start in the backrow but dropped to the bench for Luca Moretti last week. Ryles has named Tuilagi in the starting side again.
Bailey Simonsson is still sidelined with a foot issue, while Dan Keir and Sam Tuivaiti are also in the casualty ward.
Sydney Roosters vs. Canberra Raiders
(Sunday, June 1 at Allianz Stadium, 6:15pm AEST)
Sydney confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Sandon Smith
7. Hugo Savala
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Connor Watson
10. Spencer Leniu
11. Angus Crichton
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Salesi Foketi
16. Blake Steep
17. Egan Butcher
18. Dom Young
19. Taylor Losalu
20. Benaiah Ioelu
21. Makahesi Makatoa
22. Xavier Va'a
23. Ethan King
24. Chad Townsend
Roosters team news:
Trent Robinson's inexperienced side stunned the Sharks last week and could now welcome back a host of rep stars.
Robert Toia is likely to back-up if he gets through his Origin debut unscathed, with his inclusion seeing Mark Nawaqanitawase go back to the wing and Dom Young drop out of the side.
Lindsay Collins, Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson and Angus Crichton will all be assessed after Game I. The quartet have been named to start for the Chooks.
Xavier Va'a, Taylor Losalu, Makahesi Makatoa and Benaiah Ioelu are the unlucky men to miss out, while Salesi Foketi and Egan Butcher have gone to the bench.
Nat Butcher was named to return from a knee complaint last week but then dropped out late on. He remains out for this one.
Sam Walker is nearing a return from his ACL injury, which has seen him miss the first three months of the season.
Canberra confirmed team:
1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Owen Pattie
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies
14. Danny Levi
15. Simi Sasagi
16. Josh Papali'i
17. Ata Mariota
18. Noah Martin
19. Trey Mooney
20. Jed Stuart
21. Pasami Saulo
22. Ethan Sanders
Raiders team news:
Hudson Young is likely to back-up for the red-hot Green Machine if he gets through Origin without an issue. His inclusion will push Simi Sasagi to the bench and Noah Martin out of the side.
Tom Starling is sidelined for one week due to suspension, so Owen Pattie has been handed a start in the No.9 jersey while Danny Levi has been added into the 17 in an otherwise settled outfit.
NRL SCORES THIS WEEKEND (ROUND 13):
St George Illawarra Dragons 20-6 Newcastle Knights
(Friday, May 30 at Jubilee Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)
St George Illawarra confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Tyrell Sloan
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
21. Nathan Lawson
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Kyle Flanagan
10. David Klemmer
9. Damien Cook
17. Blake Lawrie
12. Jaydn Su'A
15. Toby Couchman
13. Hamish Stewart
8. Jack de Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
14. Jacob Liddle
16. Loko Pasifiki Tonga
22. Hame Sele
Dragons team news:
The Dragons were set to be boosted by the return from injury of Christian Tuipulotu, who replaced Corey Allan on the wing.
However, he has actually failed to prove his fitness in time to take his place on the wing with Nathan Lawson called in. The debutant will be joined in the backline by Valentine Holmes, who will play after Origin.
Lyhkan King-Togia continues his run in the side after the youngster replaced Lachlan Ilias. However, he has switched to the No.6 jersey with Kyle Flanagan listed at halfback.
Dylan Egan has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign after suffering an ACL injury in Round 11 in a bitter blow. Luciano Leilua will start in his place in the backrow.
Toby Couchman returns slightly ahead of schedule after a shoulder issue to take his place on the bench ahead of Emre Guler, who is also on the comeback trail from injury.
In two late changes to his pack, Shane Flanagan has dropped Jack de Belin and Luciano Leilua to the bench. Blake Lawrie and Couchman have been elevated in their place.
Newcastle confirmed team:
6. Fletcher Sharpe
2. James Schiller
3. Dane Gagai
4. Kyle McCarthy
5. Fletcher Hunt
18. Jack Cogger
7. Tyson Gamble
8. Tyson Frizell
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Mat Croker
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Jack Hetherington
16. Brodie Jones
17. Thomas Cant
19. Jermaine McEwen
Knights team news:
Kalyn Ponga will not play after Origin I, with Fletcher Sharpe returning to the fullback slot after his starring display there last week. Jack Cogger has been brought into the halves as a result of Sharpe's switch.
Leo Thompson was a late withdrawal from his team's big win over Penrith due to illness but is back on deck for this one. Brodie Jones goes to the bench while Paul Bryan, who suffered a dislocated shoulder on his debut, drops out.
Adam Elliott was also injured against the Panthers, so Mat Croker takes over at lock.
Jack Hetherington is the new face on the bench with Jacob Saifiti still a few weeks away from returning from a calf injury.
Greg Marzhew and Bradman Best are also in the casualty ward with the backline stars scheduled to be back next month.