Entering Round 7, some NRL clubs are set to receive significant boosts to their team, while others have lost key players as they look to clinch the two points.

Some big additions this week include Lachlan Galvin, James Tedesco, Reuben Garrick and Nelson Asofa-Solomona, while the losses are headlined by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Sione Katoa, and Jayden Campbell.

Teams will be named on Tuesday at 4pm (AEST), but here is all the latest in news and rumours.

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Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: James Tedesco of the Roosters runs the ball during the round one NRL match between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium on March 05, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Sydney Roosters

The Roosters will receive a double boost as James Tedesco and Sam Walker make their returns from concussions. Their arrival will see Joseph Manu pushed back to the centres and Zack Dockar-Clay drop out of the team.

Fetalaiga Pauga and Michael Jennings are both a chance to take the remaining outside back spot, with Jennings likely to remain in the centres - Joseph Suaalii will move to the wing.

Dominic Young (suspended) remains on the sidelines, and while Sandon Smith (elbow) was estimated to return from Round 7-9, it is highly unlikely he will make an early return.

The club has suffered one injury blow, with Sitili Tupouniua missing the game due to the 11-day stand-down period.ย Zero Tackleย understands Egan Butcher will take his place.

Projected Round 7 Team: 1. James Tedescoย 2.ย Daniel Tupouย  3.ย Michael Jennings 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph Suaaliiย  6.ย Luke Keary 7. Sam Walkerย 8.ย Jared Waerea-Hargreavesย 9.ย Brandon Smithย 10.ย Lindsay Collinsย 11.ย Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcherย 13.ย Victor Radleyย 14.ย Connor Watsonย 15.ย Naufahu Whyteย 16.ย Terrell Mayย 17.ย Egan Butcher

Melbourne Storm

Theย Melbourne Storm will only be forced into one change, with Tui Kamikamica (calf) set to spend a stint on the sidelines after being taken from the field in the fourth minute of the match.

His absence will allow Nelson Asofa-Solomona to make his long-awaited return to the NRL from the NSW Cup.

Joe Chan is also pushing for selection in the team after making a successful return via reserve grade.

Projected Round 7 Team: 1.ย Ryan Papenhuyzenย 2.ย Will Warbrickย 3.ย Reimis Smithย 4.ย Nick Meaneyย 5.ย Xavier Coatesย 6.ย Cameron Munsterย 7.ย Jahrome Hughes 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grantย 10.ย Josh Kingย 11.ย Shawn Bloreย 12.ย Eliesa Katoaย 13.ย Trent Loieroย 14.ย Tyran Wishart 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomonaย 16. Joe Chanย 17.ย Alec MacDonald

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