State of Origin is now in the rearview mirror as the business end of the NRL campaign swings firmly into focus.
The Dolphins will welcome Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow back to the fold after the cult hero was rested following the decider. The Hammer will be one of several representative stars who will return in clubland this week.
Dylan Edwards and Brian To'o will boost Penrith, who are riding an impressive winning streak. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the struggling South Sydney Rabbitohs will welcome Latrell Mitchell back as they return from the bye.
Elsewhere, intriguing selection decisions have taken place at Parramatta and Canterbury in the halves.
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
(Saturday, July 19 at Accor Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)
Canterbury confirmed team:
1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Enari Tuala
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Jethro Rinakama
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
16. Josh Curran
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Kurt Mann
15. Harry Hayes
17. Bailey Hayward
19. Sitili Tupouniua
22. Kurtis Morrin
Bulldogs team news:
Cameron Ciraldo's team have been handed two massive boosts with the returns of Stephen Crichton and Kurt Mann after the Origin duo were rested last week.
However, the main story is undoubtedly the coach's decision to drop Toby Sexton out of the side in favour of listing Lachlan Galvin in the No.7 jersey.
Elsewhere, Bronson Xerri has dropped out due to injury, so Enari Tuala and last week's debutant Jethro Rinakama keep their places in the backline. Marcelo Montoya is out for the next six weeks with a neck issue.
Jacob Kiraz was cited for a shoulder charge during his side's win over the Cowboys but avoided a suspension.
Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Sitili Tupouniua are back on deck after recovering from injury, although the duo have only been listed in the reserves.
They are joined in the extended squad by Kurtis Morrin, who has lost his place in the 17.
UPDATE:
Josh Curran has been promoted off the bench and will start up front in the place of Sam Hughes.
There has also been a change on the bench, as a result of this alteration, with Tupouniua joining the pine.
St George Illawarra confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Tyrell Sloan
3. Moses Suli
18. Corey Allan
5. Sione Finau
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Kyle Flanagan
10. David Klemmer
9. Damien Cook
17. Michael Molo
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Jack de Belin
8. Emre Guler
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Hamish Stewart
22. Nick Tsougranis
Dragons team news:
The losses are piling up for Shane Flanagan as the Dragons try to get themselves out of a tricky spot.
David Klemmer, Luciano Leilua and Hamish Stewart picked up issues during the loss to the Roosters. However, the trio have all been named for this one as the coach has named an unchanged team.
Christian Tuipulotu, Nathan Lawson, Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Hame Sele are in the casualty ward. Meanwhile, Toby Couchman, Ryan Couchman and Dylan Egan are out for the season.
However, in a rare bit of good news, Mathew Feagai is returning to the fold after missing the past three months with a leg injury. He has been included in the extended squad this week.
UPDATE:
In a major blow, Valentine Holmes has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. Corey Allan has been brought into the side as his replacement.
Melbourne Storm vs. Manly Sea Eagles
(Saturday, July 19 at AAMI Park, 7:35pm AEST)
Melbourne confirmed team:
1. Nick Meaney
4. Grant Anderson
3. Jack Howarth
18. Joe Chan
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
10. Josh King
9. Harry Grant
15. Tui Kamikamica
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
14. Tyran Wishart
16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17. Ativalu Lisati
2. Kane Bradley
19. Bronson Garlick
Storm team news:
Melbourne have won six matches in a row to solidify their place in the top four. And the Storm have been boosted by the return of Origin duo Xavier Coates and Cameron Munster, who were left out last week.
However, it's not all good news with Ryan Papenhuyzen once again missing after being ruled out for the past two weeks due to calf tightness.
Coates' return has made Grant Anderson shift to the centres, while Joe Chan has dropped out of the backline and will serve as 18th man. Tyran Wishart reverts to the bench to cater for Munster's return.
Trent Loiero has been restored to lock after being used off the bench following Origin, with Stefano Utoikamanu going back to prop and Tui Kamikamica dropping to the pine.
Ativalu Lisati keeps his place in the 17, although Jonah Pezet has dropped out.
Will Warbrick is closing in on a return to action after missing three months due to concussion issues, yet he remains a few weeks away.
The Kiwi flyer is joined in the casualty ward by Sua Faalogo and Alec MacDonald.
UPDATE:
Craig Bellamy has made a few late changes to his side, with Chan returned to the backline and Kane Bradley dropping out. As a result of the alteration, Anderson will shift to the wing.
Meanwhile, Utoikamanu has moved to the bench and Kamikamica has replaced him up front.
Manly confirmed team:
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Tom Trbojevic
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Tommy Talau
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Toafofoa Sipley
18. Aaron Schoupp
20. Caleb Navale
Sea Eagles team news:
Lehi Hopoate keeps hold of the No.1 jersey, with Tom Trbojevic to line up in the centres for the third-straight match as Anthony Seibold has named an unchanged side after they won in Round 18 before the bye.
Haumole Olakau'atu remains on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, so Corey Waddell continues on an edge in his absence. Meanwhile, Lachlan Croker is also confined to the casualty ward.
Wests Tigers vs. Gold Coast Titans
(Sunday, July 20 at Leichhardt Oval, 2:00pm AEST)
Wests Tigers confirmed team:
1. Sunia Turuva
2. Charlie Staines
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To'a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Jarome Luai
7. Latu Fainu
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Alex Twal
11. Alex Seyfarth
12. Tony Sukkar
13. Adam Doueihi
14. Tristan Hope
15. Sione Fainu
16. Fonua Pole
17. Jack Bird
18. Brent Naden
19. Heath Mason
20. Kit Laulilii
21. Luke Laulilii
22. Krystian Mapapalangi
Tigers team news:
The Tigers have won just one game since they were battered 64-0 by the Storm in Round 10 as their slide down the ladder continues to gather pace.
Sunia Turuva will remain at fullback for at least another week, with Jahream Bula scheduled to be back on deck in either Round 21 or 22.
However, there has been a significant backline change with Taylan May set to make his club debut in the centres after notching a hat-trick in the NSW Cup. He will take over from Adam Doueihi, who has moved to lock.
Samuela Fainu picked up a knee injury during his side's loss to the Warriors and is sidelined, with Alex Seyfarth replacing him on the edge.
Alex Twal has moved to prop to make room for Doueihi, while Fonua Pole has dropped to the bench.
Gold Coast confirmed team:
1. AJ Brimson
2. Jaylan De Groot
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
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. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. David Fifita
17. Klese Haas
18. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
19. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
20. Arama Hau
21. Sean Mullany
22. Tom Weaver
Titans team news:
Gold Coast are rooted to the bottom of the ladder and have lost their last three matches in a row. However, Des Hasler has named an unchanged 17 this week after their loss to Brisbane.
This means Jaylan De Groot has kept Alofiana Khan-Pereira at bay with the latter set to feature off the bench.
Sam Verrills copped a head knock in the closing stages of his side's defeat to the Broncos but has been cleared to take his place.
David Fifita returned from a long injury layoff in Round 19, although saw limited time on the field and has been named on the bench once again.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui dropped to the pine late in the piece last week as he backed up after Origin. The captain has been listed to start in this one with Jaimin Jolliffe dropping out of the starting side.
Jacob Alick-Wiencke remains in the reserves after dropping off the pine in a late switch last week with Khan-Pereira.
Keano Kini is scheduled to return from a neck injury in Round 21.
Newcastle Knights vs. New Zealand Warriors
(Sunday, July 20 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)
Newcastle confirmed team:
1. Dane Gagai
2. Dom Young
3. Fletcher Hunt
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Jackson Hastings
7. Jack Cogger
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Leo Thompson
11. Brodie Jones
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Phoenix Crossland
14. Tyson Gamble
15. Mat Croker
16. Tyson Frizell
17. Jermaine McEwen
18. Thomas Cant
19. James Schiller
20. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
21. Jack Hetherington
22. Kyle McCarthy
Knights team news:
Newcastle were already without Kalyn Ponga and Fletcher Sharpe and will now also have to deal with the loss of Dylan Lucas for the rest of the campaign after he picked up a foot issue during his side's loss to the Storm.
Brodie Jones has been elevated from the bench to take over from Lucas, while Tyson Gamble has been added to the pine.
Fletcher Hunt was named to start at fullback but was switched with Dane Gagai ahead of kick-off. The veteran has been named in the No.1 jersey this week.
Meanwhile, there has also been a re-shuffle in the forward pack. Tyson Frizell has dropped to the interchange, with Phoenix Crossland taking over at lock.
As a result of Crossland's positional switch, Jayden Brailey moves to hooker.
New Zealand confirmed team:
1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Kurt Capewell
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Tanah Boyd
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
18. Sam Healey
20. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
21. Bunty Afoa
22. Ali Leiataua
23. Kayliss Fatialofa
Warriors team news:
The Warriors' comprehensive win over the Tigers on home soil was soured by the loss of Rocco Berry to a shoulder issue.
The luckless centre has been replaced by the returning Kurt Capewell, who was rested after the Origin decider.
Taine Tuaupiki continues at fullback with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad not scheduled to return from a knee issue until next week.
NRL SCORES THIS ROUND:
Dolphins 43-24 North Queensland Cowboys
(Thursday, July 17 at Suncorp Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Max Feagai
4. Herbie Farnworth
18. Tevita Naufahu
5. Jake Averillo
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Aublix Tawha
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Oryn Keeley
13. Kurt Donoghoe
14. Harrison Graham
15. Ray Stone
16. Josh Kerr
17. Peter Hola
19. Kenny Bromwich
Phins team news:
Kristian Woolf's side had won four of their last five games and were in a confident mood ahead of their clash with the Sharks last week. However, their attack stumbled without Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Kodi Nikorima.
The Hammer is back on deck for this one after being rested following the Origin decider. This sees Jake Averillo return to the centres and Tevita Naufahu drop out.
Meanwhile, Sean O'Sullivan continues in the halves in the absence of Nikorima.
The Phins' front row stocks are already low and things have gotten even worse this week with Mark Nicholls ruled out after copping a head knock.
Aublix Tawha will start up front once again after being promoted to the starting side late last week, while Peter Hola has been added to the bench rotation.
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki suffered a thumb injury during last week's loss to add to the growing injury list. He has been replaced on an edge by Connelly Lemuelu.
Harrison Graham is also a new addition on the pine after serving as 18th man against the Sharks.
Felise Kaufusi is still a few weeks away due to a knee issue, while Jack Bostock, Daniel Saifiti, Tom Gilbert and Max Plath have been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
UPDATE:
In a late switch, O'Sullivan has dropped out with Averillo replacing him at five-eighth and Naufahu recalled to the backline.
North Queensland confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Jaxson Paulo
3. Braidon Burns
4. Zac Laybutt
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Jaxon Purdue
7. Tom Dearden
8. Thomas Mikaele
9. Reece Robson
10. Griffin Neame
11. Reuben Cotter
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Harrison Edwards
14. Karl Lawton
15. Kaiden Lahrs
16. Kai O'Donnell
17. Coen Hess
19. Robert Derby
Cowboys team news:
Todd Payten's side have won just one of their last five matches and need to get back to winning ways quickly if they are to play finals footy.
They will be forced to do without Jake Clifford again after the playmaker was a late withdrawal last week due to a quad issue. Jaxon Purdue gets another run in the halves, in his absence.
Robert Derby has lost his place on the wing after having a torrid time under the high ball during his side's loss to the Bulldogs. Jaxson Paulo has been named as his replacement.
Jordan McLean suffered a leg issue against the Dogs and will not feature in this one, so Thomas Mikaele gets the nod to start.
Reuben Cotter will continue on an edge in the absence of John Bateman, who has missed the past few weeks due to a groin injury.
Kaiden Lahrs is the new face on the bench as he is joined by the likes of Karl Lawton and Kai O'Donnell.
Jason Taumalolo has no scheduled return date as he continues to battle with a calf issue, while a calf injury has also hobbled Sam McIntyre.
Cronulla Sharks 31-18 Sydney Roosters
(Friday, July 18 at Sharks Stadium, 6:00pm AEST)
Cronulla confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
4. Sifa Talakai
19. Chris Vea'ila
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
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
15. Jesse Colquhoun
16. Toby Rudolf
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
18. Billy Burns
14. Daniel Atkinson
Sharks team news:
Craig Fitzgibbon has has made just one change to his side after they got the job done against the Phins last week.
Daniel Atkinson was dropped to 18th man with Billy Burns preferred on the pine ahead of him. But the former has been returned to the pine ahead of the forward.
KL Iro and Tom Hazelton remain long-term absentees and will not be available for selection for another month or so.
In two late changes, Jesse Ramien has dropped out of the side after picking up a hamstring issue. The injury paves the way for Chris Vea'ila to make his NRL debut.
Meanwhile, Atkinson has once again dropped off the pine with Burns preferred, just like he was last week.
Sydney confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Chad Townsend
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Connor Watson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Salesi Foketi
13. Victor Radley
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Blake Steep
16. Egan Butcher
17. Spencer Leniu
18. Ethan King
Roosters team news:
Hugo Savala picked up a wrist injury during the Chooks' win over the Dragons and will be sidelined for a few weeks.
In his absence, Chad Townsend makes a surprise return to first grade with the veteran preferred ahead of Sandon Smith.
He will be joined by Sam Walker, who made his return from injury last week during the victory over the Red V.
The halfback was sent to the sin-bin for dangerous contact but was not charged by the Match Review Committee, so is free to take his place in the No.7 jersey.
Meanwhile, Lindsay Collins has returned to the starting side and Spencer Leniu has shifted to the bench after a late swap last week.
Nat Butcher is scheduled to return from a knee issue in Round 22, while Siua Wong is set to be back on deck a week after. So, Trent Robinson has named the same backrow configuration as in Round 19.
Penrith Panthers 30-10 South Sydney Rabbitohs
(Friday, July 18 at CommBank Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)
Penrith confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Paul Alamoti
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To'o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Brad Schneider
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Luke Garner
13. Isaiah Papalii
15. Liam Henry
16. Luron Patea
17. Matthew Eisenhuth
18. Jack Cole
20. Mavrik Geyer
Panthers team news:
Ivan Cleary's side have now won five games on the bounce as they continue their rise up the ladder. In a further boost, the premiers will welcome back a few Origin stars after they were rested during last week's win over the Eels.
Dylan Edwards will take the No.1 jersey from Daine Laurie, who drops to the bench to act as the utility.
Meanwhile, Brian To'o has been restored on the wing. In the resulting backline re-shuffle, Paul Alamoti slides over to the centres as cover for Izack Tago after he was banned for a hip-drop tackle.
Nathan Cleary was named on the bench for the first time in his career following Origin and came on after 20-odd minutes against the Eels. However, he has been rested for this one, so Brad Schneider remains in the No.7 jersey.
Isaah Yeo backed up after Origin with Cleary and has also been handed a rest as the coach tries to manage the workload of his stars.
In an altered backrow, Scott Sorensen returns from suspension, while Luke Garner will start on the other edge. Liam Martin remains on the sidelines with a hand injury he suffered in the decider.
Isaiah Papalii gets the nod to start at lock in Yeo's absence, while Matthew Eisenhuth will provide support off the pine.
There has been a late change on the bench with Laurie dropping out of the 17 and Jack Cole preferred.
South Sydney confirmed team:
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Tallis Duncan
11. Euan Aitken
5. Tyrone Munro
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamie Humphreys
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Jai Arrow
15. Lachlan Hubner
14. Peter Mamouzelos
16. Sean Keppie
17. Lewis Dodd
18. Liam Le Blanc
19. Thomas Fletcher
Rabbitohs team news:
South Sydney are in desperate need of a win after losing their past six matches in a row to sink down the ladder.
Wayne Bennett has a mounting injury toll to contend with as Campbell Graham, Cody Walker and Davvy Moale are all unavailable for this one.
And in a bitter blow ahead of kick-off, Latrell Mitchell has also been ruled out through injury after initially being named to start at fullback. Alex Johnston reverts to playing at the back.
Isaiah Tass moves into the centres to cover for Graham, while Tallis Duncan is retained in the backline.
Jack Wighton remains at five-eighth, with Cody Walker reportedly set to miss the rest of the season.
Brandon Smith, who was injured during his comeback game in Round 18, is also sidelined.
Siliva Havili has been restored to the starting side at dummy-half, while Peter Mamouzelos returns from injury to provide support off the bench.
Liam Le Blanc suffered a back issue during the Rabbitohs' last game and has dropped to 18th man, with Euan Aitken returning to the fold in a rare bit of positive injury news for the club.
Sean Keppie has also been recalled into the side due to Moale's injury, while forgotten man Lewis Dodd has been included in the 17.