Newcastle will welcome Parramatta to McDonald Jones Stadium in the opening game of Round 11 on Friday night, with both sides desperate for the win.
Canterbury will then face off against the Sydney Roosters with Cameron Ciraldo's ladder-leading outfit hampered by injuries and suspensions.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the New Zealand Warriors are set to welcome back some big names as they go in search of yet another victory.
Ezra Mam will return to play his first game of the season after Ben Hunt suffered a hamstring injury last week. The Broncos playmaker isn't the only important player set to return to the fold with Zac Lomax, Lindsay Collins and James Fisher-Harris also back.
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Dolphins vs. New Zealand Warriors
(Saturday, May 17 at Suncorp Stadium, 3:00pm 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
9. Kurt Donoghoe
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Tom Gilbert
13. Ray Stone
14. Harrison Graham
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Josh Kerr
17. Connelly Lemuelu
18. Sean O'Sullivan
Phins team news:
Jeremy Marshall-King and Daniel Saifiti remain out after being sidelined through injury last week, so Kristian Woolf has stuck with the same 17 who got the job done against the Eels.
Connelly Lemuelu was named to start in the backrow last week but was replaced late on by Ray Stone. The Samoan international has dropped to the bench with Tom Gilbert moving to an edge and Stone taking over at lock.
Max Plath isn't scheduled to return from his foot injury for at least another few weeks.
New Zealand confirmed team:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Kurt Capewell
22. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Leka Halasima
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Jacob Laban
16. Demitric Vaimauga
20. Tanner Stowers-Smith
18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Warriors team news:
Andrew Webster's side made it four wins on the bounce with a one-point victory over the Dragons and they have now received a major boost with James Fisher-Harris back after recovering from a pec injury.
The Kiwi star takes the place of Jackson Ford up front, who drops out after he failed a HIA in Round 10.
Bunty Afoa has dropped out of the side after he struggled with a leg injury against the Red V. Sam Healey, who was originally named to play last week before dropping out late, has been named as his replacement.
Ed Kosi, Ali Leiataua and Rocco Berry are all sidelined through injury to leave the club's backline depth short.
The Warriors have received another big late addition with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck cleared to return from a hamstring issue.
He slots into the centres with Kurt Capewell reverting to the backrow, Marata Niukore dropping back to the bench and Healey going out of the side.
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Manly Sea Eagles
(Saturday, May 17 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. Murray Taulagi
6. Jaxon Purdue
7. Tom Dearden
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. John Bateman
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Sam McIntyre
14. Harrison Edwards
15. Thomas Mikaele
16. Griffin Neame
17. Kai O’Donnell
18. Jake Clifford
22. Kaiden Lahrs
Cowboys team news:
Todd Payten has opted to shake up his side after they battled to a draw against Penrith.
Robert Derby endured a night to forget against the reigning premiers as he made five errors during the contest. However, he has kept his place in the side with the centres instead altered.
Zac Laybutt will make his first appearance of the season after being brought into the backline after he laid on three try assists during Northern Pride's 32-0 win over Ipswich last week.
In a major change, Jaxon Purdue has been moved to five-eigth with Tom Dearden sliding into halfback. Jake Clifford has been axed from the side and is listed as 18th man.
Jason Taumalolo was a late withdrawal against the Panthers due to a calf complaint. Coen Hess starts up front in his absence once again.
Reuben Cotter will not be eligible for selection until Round 13 after being hit with a ban from Magic Round.
Manly confirmed team:
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Ethan Bullemor
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Corey Waddell
16. Caleb Navale
17. Nathan Brown
18. Michael Chee Kam
21. Joey Walsh
Sea Eagles team news:
Jake Trbojevic has reverted to lock with his move seeing a subsequent shuffle in the forward pack.
Ethan Bullemor takes over from the forward leader at prop, while Jazz Tevaga goes back to hooker and Jake Simpkin drops to the bench. Caleb Navale is the new face on the pine.
There is still no sign of Lachlan Croker, who has missed the opening months of the season with a knee injury.
However, there are some interesting inclusions in the reserves for Manly with Matt Lodge listed alongside young halfback Joey Walsh.
Tommy Talau was a late withdrawal from the bench due to a hamstring issue and remains out.
Josh Aloiai isn't expected to return from a shoulder injury until Round 12, while Tof Sipley is suspended until Round 13.
Cronulla Sharks vs. Melbourne Storm
(Saturday, May 17 at Sharks Stadium, 7:35pm AEST)
Cronulla confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Samuel Stonestreet
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Billy Burns
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Daniel Atkinson
15. Jesse Colquhoun
16. Sifa Talakai
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
18. Hohepa Puru
19. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Sharks team news:
Cronulla are enjoying a quality run of form after a previously shaky start to the campaign and will bring Sifa Talakai back into a winning team.
The powerhouse will replace the injured Thomas Hazelton after he missed last week due to concussion.
Billy Burns, who bagged two try assists against the Sea Eagles in Round 10, keeps his spot on an edge. Teig Wilton lurked in the reserves as he seeks to return from a shoulder issue, but has since been cut from the squad.
Melbourne confirmed team:
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Sua Fa'alogo
3. Grant Anderson
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Bronson Garlick
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Tui Kamikamica
22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17. Joe Chan
21. Harry Grant
Storm team news:
It was 64 of the best for Craig Bellamy's side last week as they put the Tigers to the sword at AAMI Park.
The Storm could now welcome back their captain, Harry Grant, from a hamstring injury after he was listed in the extended squad. If he is cleared to play, he will be a straight swap for Bronson Garlick.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona made his long-awaited return from concussion via the bench in Round 10 to ease the club's injury toll.
However, he was listed in the reserves for this one with the returning Tui Kamikamica named ahead of him. He has since been added to the 17 with Joe Chan dropping out.
Will Warbrick remains sidelined as he continues to recover from his own concussion troubles. He is joined in the casualty ward by Jack Howarth, Moses Leo and Jonah Pezet.
Brisbane Broncos vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
(Sunday, May 18 at Suncorp Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)
Brisbane confirmed team:
1. Selwyn Cobbo
2. Deine Mariner
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Xavier Willison
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Cory Paix
15. Corey Jensen
16. Brendan Piakura
17. Fletcher Baker
18. Tyson Smoothy
19. Josiah Karapani
20. Martin Taupau
21. Jaiyden Hunt
22. Delouise Hoeter
Broncos team news:
It's two losses in a row for Michael Maguire's men after they slipped to a shock defeat to the Rabbitohs.
Ben Hunt was hurt during the game with a hamstring injury set to sideline him for up to six weeks in a major blow to the Broncos.
Ezra Mam returned from suspension via the QLD Cup and got on the scoresheet and impressed during the Magpies' 66-10 rout of the Clydesdales. The playmaker will take over in the No.6 jersey.
Xavier Willison was named to start in the backrow but dropped to the bench for Brendan Pikaura in a late change last week. The former has been named to start again.
Reece Walsh isn't scheduled to return from a knee injury until Round 13, so Selwyn Cobbo will continue at fullback.
St George Illawarra confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Tyrell Sloan
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Corey Allan
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Lyhkan King-Togia
8. Jack de Belin
9. Damien Cook
10. David Klemmer
11. Dylan Egan
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Hamish Stewart
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Luciano Leilua
16. Loko Pasifiki Tonga
17. Blake Lawrie
18. Nathan Lawson
19. Hame Sele
20. Lachlan Ilias
21. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
22. Michael Molo
Dragons team news:
St George Illawarra have lost three matches on the bounce with Shane Flanagan now looking for his side to turn things around against the Broncos.
Lyhkan King-Togia displaced Lachlan Ilias at Magic Round and will continue in the halves with Ilias failing to press his case for a recall in reserve grade last week with an error-riddled game against the Jets.
Toby Couchman suffered a shoulder injury during the narrow loss to the Warriors in Round 10 and will be sidelined alongside Emre Guler.
Jack de Belin has been promoted into the starting side, while Blake Lawrie has got the nod over Hame Sele to grab the vacant spot on the bench.
Canberra Raiders vs. Gold Coast Titans
(Sunday, May 18 at GIO Stadium, 4:05pm 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. Corey Horsburgh
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies
14. Owen Pattie
15. Simi Sasagi
16. Josh Papali'i
17. Ata Mariota
18. Jed Stuart
19. Noah Martin
20. Pasami Saulo
21. Trey Mooney
22. Danny Levi
Raiders team news:
The Green Machine were flying at home last week as they raced into an imposing lead against the Bulldogs. However, the wheels completely fell off in the second half as they were reeled in.
Despite the surprising collapse, Ricky Stuart has made just the one injury-enforced change to his side.
Matty Nicholson has been ruled out for up to three months with a foot injury, so Zac Hosking moves into the backrow as his replacement.
Corey Horsburgh returns from a head knock and takes his place up front following Hosking's positional switch.
Gold Coast confirmed team:
1. Jaylan de Groot
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
6. AJ Brimson
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Klese Haas
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
14. Kieran Foran
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. Chris Randall
17. Josiah Pahulu
18. Tony Francis
19. Arama Hau
20. Josh Patston
21. Harley Smith-Shields
22. Sean Mullany
Titans team news:
An interesting selection call has been made by Des Hasler this week after his side completed an impressive comeback victory over the Knights to snap a five-game losing streak.
Kieran Foran will make his first appearance of the season off the bench after recovering from a biceps injury. The veteran will be eased back into action off the bench with Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui dropping out after copping a head knock in Round 10.
Josiah Pahulu has beaten Arama Hau to a place on the pine with Jaimin Jolliffe returning from suspension to take up a place in the 17.
David Fifita is expected to be sidelined until Round 14 after the star backrower underwent ankle surgery.
Wests Tigers vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
(Sunday, May 18 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 6:15pm AEST)
Wests Tigers confirmed team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Starford To'a
5. Charlie Staines
6. Lachlan Galvin
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. Tony Sukkar
16. Jack Bird
17. Sione Fainu
18. Heath Mason
19. Tallyn Da Silva
20. Solomona Faataape
21. Reuben Porter
22. Tristan Hope
Tigers team news:
Benji Marshall had to watch as his side slumped to a nightmare 64-0 loss to Melbourne last week. The coach has resisted the urge to make wholesale changes in response.
Starford To'a returns from a neck injury in the backline with Brent Naden dropping to the bench and Tallyn Da Silva going to the reserves.
Fonua Pole suffered a knee complaint during the defeat to the Storm and has been ruled out. Royce Hunt has been promoted off the bench to take his spot, while Jack Bird has been added to the 17.
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. Liam Le Blanc
18. Tevita Tatola
19. Lewis Dodd
20. Josh Schuster
21. Fletcher Myers
22. Jacob Host
Rabbbitohs team news:
Latrell Mitchell made a triumphant return from suspension last week as he booted a stunning field goal before crossing for a late try to steal a win over the Broncos.
And the fullback is set to get a valuable attacking weapon to work with in Round 11 with Alex Johnston returning from a hamstring injury. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape keeps his place on the flank with Fletcher Myers dropping out.
However, the try-scorer is the only inclusion in the backline with Mikaele Ravalawa, Tyrone Munro, Jack Wighton and Cody Walker all still sidelined.
Wayne Bennett responded to a poor run of form by changing his forward pack last week with Tevita Tatola relegated to 18th man and Sean Keppie dropping to the bench.
Jai Arrow and Keaon Koloamatangi were strong against the Broncos and will continue in their roles.
Siliva Havili filled in for the injured Peter Mamouzelos at dummy-half in Round 10 and keeps hold of the No.9 jersey with the young hooker out for an extended period due to an elbow injury.
NRL SCORES THIS WEEKEND (ROUND 11):
Newcastle Knights 6-28 Parramatta Eels
(Friday, May 16 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 6:00pm AEST)
Newcastle confirmed team:
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. James Schiller
3. Dane Gagai
11. Dylan Lucas
5. Fletcher Hunt
6. Fletcher Sharpe
19. Tyson Gamble
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Tyson Frizell
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
16. Thomas Cant
13. Adam Elliott
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Mat Croker
17. Brodie Jones
18. Jack Hetherington
22. Paul Bryan
Knights team news:
Newcastle suffered a collapse in the second half last week to fall to the Titans and leave Adam O'Brien contemplating changes.
The coach highlighted how his backline made several errors during the game. However, he initially stuck strong with only one injury-enforced change.
Greg Marzhew is out after succumbing to a knee injury during the loss with Fletcher Hunt beating Kyle McCarthy to the vacant spot on the wing.
However, his backline has since taken another major hit with Bradman Best sidelined with a hamstring injury. Dylan Lucas will take over in the centres with Thomas Cant promoted into the starting side and Jack Hetherington added to the bench.
Jacob Saifiti made an impressive return from injury last week as he clocked a team-high 213 run metres through the middle.
He will be supported up front by Tyson Frizell this week after Leo Thompson was ruled out due to concussion. Adam Elliott has been promoted off the bench to start at lock.
Phoenix Crossland and Kai Pearce-Paul were cited for high tackles in Round 10, but the duo are free to play after copping fines.
In a late change, Jack Cogger dropped out of the side at halfback with Tyson Gamble coming in to replace him.
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
12. Kitione Kautoga
15. Luca Moretti
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Dylan Walker
16. Jordan Samrani
17. Toni Mataele
19. Ryan Matterson
18. Joash Papalii
Eels team news:
Parra have received a major boost with Zac Lomax returning from a foot injury one week ahead of schedule.
The star is a straight swap for Bailey Simonsson, who limped from the field last week with a foot issue, on the wing.
Charlie Guymer has also dropped out of the squad altogether with Matt Doorey taking over in the backrow and Toni Mataele added to the 17 as he prepares to debut in the NRL.
Kelma Tuilagi still has one more game to serve of his suspension, while Dan Keir and Sam Tuivaiti are confined to the casualty ward.
In a late change, Doorey has dropped out with Luca Moretti promoted into the starting side and Ryan Matterson brought onto the bench.
Canterbury Bulldogs 24-20 Sydney Roosters
(Friday, May 16 at Accor Stadium, 8:00pm 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. Harry Hayes
13. Kurt Mann
14. Bailey Hayward
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Lipoi Hopoi
17. Luke Smith
23. Blake Taaffe
Bulldogs team news:
Cameron Ciraldo's outfit produced a stunning comeback last week against the Raiders and are sitting pretty on top of the ladder.
However, injuries and suspensions are starting to bite with Jaeman Salmon the latest player to be struck down after he suffered a fractured ankle in Round 10.
The forward is joined on the sidelines by Enari Tuala, Sam Hughes and Jack Todd, while Jacob Preston, Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua are still banned.
Kurt Mann has been handed the No.13 jersey in Salmon's extended absence, while Luke Smith has been listed to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Harry Hayes was brought into the backrow as Preston's replacement in Round 10 and will continue on an edge.
Blake Taaffe has missed out on a place in the 17 with the Dogs already running with a relatively small bench through Kurtis Morrin and Bailey Hayward.
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. Spencer Leniu
9. Connor Watson
10. Naufahu Whyte
11. Angus Crichton
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Egan Butcher
16. Blake Steep
17. Lindsay Collins
18. Ethan King
Roosters team news:
Trent Robinson has made just the one change to his side after the Chooks eased to a second win on the bounce in Magic Round before they enjoyed the bye last week.
Lindsay Collins has returned from a knee issue slightly ahead of schedule with the Origin hopeful taking Salesi Foketi's place on the bench.
Sandon Smith copped a head knock against the Dolphins but will be back on deck for this one after an extended break between matches.
Dom Young has been included in the extended squad as his future remains uncertain amidst Newcastle's interest.