The State of Origin opener is now firmly in the rearview mirror with the representative stars all set to be back on deck for their clubs.
Kalyn Ponga didn't play after Game I due to the short turnaround but the Queenslander laced up the boots against a Manly outfit that is still without Tom Trbojevic.
Xavier Coates and Harry Grant also returned for Melbourne after being rested last week, while North Queensland's Origin quartet played once again after backing up.
Elsewhere, South Sydney will welcome some key players back from injury, while the likes of Reece Walsh, Jacob Kiraz and Will Penisini are also back for their sides.
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NRL SCORES THIS WEEKEND (ROUND 14):
Newcastle Knights 26-22 Manly Sea Eagles
(Thursday, June 5 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)
Newcastle confirmed team:
1. Kalyn Ponga
5. Fletcher Hunt
2. James Schiller
3. Dane Gagai
22. Greg Marzhew
6. Fletcher Sharpe
7. Jack Cogger
8. Tyson Frizell
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Brodie Jones
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
15. Thomas Cant
13. Mat Croker
14. Jayden Brailey
16. Jermaine McEwen
17. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
18. Jackson Hastings
Knights team news:
Kalyn Ponga is back on deck after being rested after Origin. The captain will start at fullback with Fletcher Sharpe switching back to five-eighth and Tyson Gamble dropping out.
The Knights' front row stocks are decimated with Jacob Saifiti sidelined with a calf complaint and Leo Thompson facing a lengthy spell out due to a crusher tackle.
Brodie Jones has grabbed the starting spot up front, where he will be partnered by Tyson Frizell.
Adam Elliott and Paul Bryan are sidelined with injuries, so Jermaine McEwen has been brought onto the bench.
There is also no sign of Jack Hetherington, so Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana has been drafted into the 17 and will make his NRL debut off the pine.
Meanwhile, Bradman Best is expected to still be confined to the casualty ward for one more week with a hamstring injury.
In two late changes, Greg Marzhew has been added into the backline after overcoming a knee injury. Kyle McCarthy has dropped out with James Schiller shifting into the centres.
Meanwhile, Thomas Cant will start at lock with Mat Croker shifting to the bench.
Manly confirmed team:
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Clayton Faulalo
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Tommy Talau
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Ethan Bullemor
9. Lachlan Croker
15. Jazz Tevaga
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
10. Tof Sipley
14. Jake Simpkin
16. Corey Waddell
17. Nathan Brown
18. Michael Chee Kam
Sea Eagles team news:
Lehi Hopoate will continue at fullback in the absence of Tom Trbojevic after he produced a stellar display in Round 13.
Jason Saab also remains on the sidelines after being ruled out last week with an illness. In his absence, Clayton Faulalo will keep his place on the wing.
Josh Aloiai is sidelined with a troublesome shoulder injury causing him issues again. Siosiua Taukeiaho is still out with a calf complaint, so Tof Sipley has been named to start up front.
Lachlan Croker gets the nod in the No.9 jersey after being eased back into things following a knee injury. Jake Simpkin moves back to the bench.
Jake Trbojevic has missed the past two weeks with a concussion but is back for this one. Jazz Tevaga drops to the pine, while Matt Lodge loses his spot in the 17.
In a late switch, Tevaga will start up front with Sipley dropping to the pine.
Melbourne Storm 32-14 North Queensland Cowboys
(Friday, June 6 at AAMI Park, 6:00pm AEST)
Melbourne confirmed team:
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Grant Anderson
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant
17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
10. Josh King
14. Tyran Wishart
16. Tui Kamikamica
18. Ativalu Lisati
15. Bronson Garlick
Storm team news:
Xavier Coates and Harry Grant will return to the side after being rested following Origin.
Coates' return sees sees Sua Fa'alogo drop out, while the skipper will take over from Bronson Garlick. However, Garlick has still found a place in the 17 with the dummy-half named on the bench ahead of Joe Chan.
Will Warbrick is still ruled out indefinitely due to concussion, although it's better news for Alec MacDonald, who has been included in the extended squad as he seeks to recover from a quad issue.
In two late changes, Josh King has dropped to the bench with Nelson Asofa-Solomona starting ahead of him. Garlick has moved to 18th man and Ativalu Lisati has been added to the bench rotation.
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
16. Griffin Neame
17. Coen Hess
19. Karl Lawton
20. Thomas Mikaele
Cowboys team news:
Todd Payten initially elected to name an unchanged 17 after they got the job done against the Tigers.
Murray Taulagi has not been able to recover from a calf injury in time to take his place in the backline, Jaxson Paulo continues in his absence.
Jason Taumalolo has also missed the past few games due to a calf issue and remains out of the picture.
In a late change, Kai O'Donnell dropped out due to a back complaint with Karl Lawton replacing him on the bench.
Dolphins 56-6 St George Illawarra Dragons
(Friday, June 6 at Suncorp Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
21. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Oryn Keeley
9. Kurt Donoghoe
15. Connelly Lemuelu
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Josh Kerr
22. Max Plath
14. Harrison Graham
Phins team news:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will return to the side after the bye following his Origin commitments. The Maroons star will replace Jake Averillo at the back, while Max Feagai drops out.
Kristian Woolf has named an otherwise unchanged side. However, they have received two major late boosts with injured star duo Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath brought into the side.
Ray Stone, who suffered a shoulder injury during his side's big win over the Dogs, drops out at lock, while Harrison Graham goes off the bench for JMK.
There is still no sign of Daniel Saifiti, who is struggling to overcome a shoulder problem that has caused him to miss the past month.
In a late switch, JMK has come into the starting side with Kurt Donoghoe moving to lock and Plath going to the bench.
St George Illawarra confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Nathan Lawson
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Kyle Flanagan
16. Blake Lawrie
9. Damien Cook
10. David Klemmer
12. Toby Couchman
17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
13. Hamish Stewart
8. Jack de Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Loko Pasifiki Tonga
18. Emre Guler
Dragons team news:
Christian Tuipulotu is finally set to return from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for two months after a false start last week.
His inclusion pushes Tyrell Sloan out of the side, with last week's debutant, Nathan Lawson, keeping his spot on the wing.
It's not all good news on the injury front though with Jaydn Su'A ruled out after he suffered an ankle injury last week. Luciano Leilua has been promoted off the bench to start in the backrow.
Raymond Faitala-Mariner has been added to the bench ahead of Emre Guler and Hame Sele.
Jack de Belin was named to start up front last week before dropping to the bench and Blake Lawrie taking over. Shane Flanagan has made the same move again late on.
Meanwhile, Faitala-Mariner has also been brought into the starting side ahead of Leilua.
Cronulla Sharks 10-40 New Zealand Warriors
(Saturday, June 7 at Sharks Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)
Cronulla confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Mawene Hiroti
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Daniel Atkinson
15. Jesse Colquhoun
16. Sifa Talakai
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
18. Billy Burns
21. Jayden Berrell
Sharks team news:
Ronaldo Mulitalo is out after being issued with a suspension following his side's loss to the Roosters before the bye. Yet his absence has been offset by the return of Sione Katoa slightly ahead of schedule.
The flyer will play in his first game of the season after recovering from a shoulder injury, while Mawene Hiroti will occupy the other wing.
Teig Wilton is finally set to return from injury as he takes Billy Burns' spot in the backrow for the first time since Round 7.
Toby Rudolf remains sidelined and is joined in the casualty ward by Tom Hazelton.
New Zealand confirmed team:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Kurt Capewell
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Jackson Ford
11. Leka Halasima
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Jacob Laban
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith
20. Sam Healey
23. Taine Tuaupiki
Warriors team news:
The Warriors will be without Mitch Barnett for the rest of the season in a dire blow to the Warriors and NSW. The club confirmed he suffered an ACL injury against South Sydney last week.
In his absence, Jackson Ford has been promoted off the bench to start up front, while Tanner Stowers-Smith has been added to the bench rotation.
There is also a another re-shuffle in the side, with Rocco Berry once again picking up an injury.
Kurt Capewell slides into the centres, while Leka Halasima has been brought back into the starting side. Jacob Laban is the new face on the pine.
Brisbane Broncos 44-14 Gold Coast Titans
(Saturday, June 7 at Suncorp Stadium, 7:35pm AEST)
Brisbane confirmed team:
1. Reece Walsh
5. Jesse Arthars
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
20. Josiah Karapani
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Billy Walters
15. Kobe Hetherington
16. Xavier Willison
17. Ben Te Kura
2. Selwyn Cobbo
18. Tyson Smoothy
Broncos team news:
Michael Maguire will be hoping to welcome Reece Walsh back to the fold with the Broncos in the midst of a dire run of form.
Walsh, who has missed over a month of action, has been named to start at fullback with Jesse Arthars reverting to the wing and Deine Mariner going to the reserves.
Maguire has also opted to shake up things in his pack with Patrick Carrigan moving back to lock.
Corey Jensen has been promoted off the bench to start up front alongside Payne Haas, while Kobe Hetherington will come off the pine.
Xavier Willison has also dropped out of the starting side, with Brendan Piakura preferred on an edge.
Ben Hunt is expected to be sidelined for at least one more week with a hamstring injury, while Jack Gosiewski also remains in the casualty ward.
In a shock late move, Selwyn Cobbo has been dropped out of the side with Josiah Karapani replacing him on the wing.
Gold Coast confirmed team:
1. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Allan Fitzgibbon
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tom Weaver
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sean Mullany
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
14. Klese Haas
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
17. Arama Hau
18. AJ Brimson
21. Tukimihia Simpkins
Titans team news:
Des Hasler has named Jayden Campbell at fullback once again, although there may be a late switch with AJ Brimson listed as 18th man.
Brimson was ruled out late in the piece last week after copping a concussion in training but could force the Titans into a shuffle if he proves he is good to go during the week.
Jojo Fifita has dropped out of the side after suffering a broken hand. Phillip Sami has moved into the centres, with Allan Fitzgibbon taking over on the wing.
That's not the only bad bit of injury news for the Titans though, with Sam Verrills also set for a stint on the sidelines with a broken hand. His replacement at hooker will be Sean Mullany.
Arama Hau is the new face on the bench as he replaces Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui in the 17.
David Fifita was scheduled to return from an ankle issue this week but he remains out.
Canberra Raiders 36-12 South Sydney Rabbitohs
(Sunday, June 8 at GIO Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)
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. Josh Papali'i
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Owen Pattie
15. Simi Sasagi
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Ata Mariota
18. Noah Martin
Raiders team news:
Jamal Fogarty was a late out last week after the halfback suffered a groin injury, with Ethan Sanders covering for him. However, the veteran playmaker is back on deck for this one.
Josh Papalii has been handed a start in his record-breaking 319th game for the club. As a result of his promotion off the bench, Corey Horsburgh moves to lock and Morgan Smithies drops out of the starting team.
Tom Starling returns from suspension to take the No.9 jersey. Owen Pattie goes back to the bench.
South Sydney confirmed team:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Jack Wighton
20. Tyrone Munro
5. Isaiah Tass
6. Cody Walker
14. Jayden Sullivan
8. Jai Arrow
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Euan Aitken
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Lachlan Hubner
7. Jamie Humphreys
15. Sean Keppie
16. Liam Le Blanc
17. Tevita Tatola
18. Davvy Moale
Rabbitohs team news:
The Bunnies will be boosted by two huge returns with Jack Wighton and Cody Walker set to be back on deck.
In a backline shuffle, Bayleigh Bentley-Hape drops out and Isaiah Tass will move to the wing to accommodate Wighton's inclusion. Campbell Graham, however, is out, with Tyrone Munro slotting in.
Walker will partner Jayden Sullivan in the halves, with Jamie Humphreys moved to the pine.
Elsewhere, Liam Le Blanc has earned a recall ahead of Davvy Moale.
Wests Tigers 14-18 Penrith Panthers
(Sunday, June 8 at CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)
Wests Tigers confirmed team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Starford To'a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Heath Mason
7. Jarome Luai
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Sione Fainu
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Tony Sukkar
13. Alex Seyfarth
14. Latu Fainu
15. Jack Bird
16. Kit Laulilii
17. Charlie Murray
18. Luke Laulilii
Tigers team news:
Jeral Skelton will return from a troublesome hamstring issue to start on the wing ahead of Charlie Staines.
Benji Marshall has been forced to reshape his pack with Alex Twal suffering a head knock last week and Royce Hunt also out of the side.
Sione Fainu has been promoted off the bench to start up front, while Tony Sukkar has also been moved into the starting side in the backrow. Alex Seyfarth will move from an edge to lock.
Latu Fainu will make his first appearance since Round 5 after recovering from a thumb injury. He has taken Brent Naden's spot in the side.
Meanwhile, there are also places for youngsters Kit Laulilii and Charlie Murray in the 17, with the latter to make his NRL debut.
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
16. Luron Patea
18. Brad Schneider
19. Isaiah Papali'i
21. Luke Garner
14. Luke Sommerton
Panthers team news:
Ivan Cleary initially named an unchanged side after the premiers got the job done against the Eels last week.
However, there have been some late alterations with Brad Schneider, Luke Garner and Isaiah Papali'i promoted to the bench.
Canterbury Bulldogs 30-12 Parramatta Eels
(Monday, June 9 at Accor Stadium, 4:00pm AEST)
Canterbury confirmed team:
1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Josh Curran
14. Bailey Hayward
13. Kurt Mann
15. Harry Hayes
16. Lipoi Hopoi
23. Lachlan Galvin
17. Kurtis Morrin
Bulldogs team news:
The big question entering into Team List Tuesday was what were the Dogs going to do with recruit Lachlan Galvin. In the end, Cameron Ciraldo has brought him onto the bench.
Stephen Crichton returns to the fold after missing the club's last game due to Origin. His inclusion pushes Blake Taaffe out of the side.
This isn't the only boost the Dogs have had in their backline, with Jacob Kiraz returning ahead of schedule from injury.
Max King is back after Origin and takes his place up front with his fellow returning prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita.
Kurt Mann also returns to the side after being listed as 18th man for QLD. His inclusion sees Bailey Hayward go to the bench and Jake Turpin drop out.
Josh Curran has moved out of the front row and onto an edge, while Harry Hayes has reverted to the bench.
Sam Hughes and Luke Smith have dropped out of the 17. Meanwhile, Sitili Tupouniua and Jacob Preston still have one more game to serve on their respective suspensions.
In a late swith, Hayward has been promoted into the starting side, while Mann has dropped back to the bench alongside Galvin with Kurtis Morrin listed as 18th man.
Parramatta confirmed team:
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Zac Lomax
3. Will Penisini
4. Sean Russell
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
17. Jordan Samrani
18. Joash Papalii
19. Matt Doorey
20. Joey Lussick
Eels team news:
Will Penisini returns in the centres after missing last week's narrow loss to the Panthers due to a concussion. His inclusion sees Jordan Samrani go back to the bench and Joash Papalii drop to 18th man.
In two late changes to the bench, Luca Moretti has dropped off with Matt Doorey replacing him. Joash Papalii has also been added to the pine with Ryan Matterson out of the 17.