Fifteen NRL clubs are gearing up for the second match of the season, while the Wests Tigers will play their first NRL match since being awarded their second consecutive wooden spoon.

Unfortunately, several representatives are in doubt to play this weekend including Cameron Munster, Siosifa Talakai, Josh Addo-Carr and Mitchell Moses, among others.

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North Queensland Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Jayden Brailey of the Knights is tackled by Tohu Harris of the Warriors during the round two NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Newcastle Knights at Central Coast Stadium on March 19, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

North Queensland Cowboys

After a dominant win against The Dolphins, the Cowboys are not expected to make any changes for this week. Prop Thomas Mikaele is still pushing for a spot in the team and aism to be called-up in a few weeks.

Projected Round 2 Team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Newcastle Knights

The Knights are forced to change their backline, with Enari Tuala ruled out with a quad injury. As reported by the Newcastle Herald,Tom Jenkins will replace him, while Jed Cartwright will join the team for Dylan Lucas.

Injured hooker Jayden Brailey is also pushing to return from injury, with Adam O'Brien confirming he will either be back in Round 2 or Round 3. If he returns this week, Jack Cogger will drop out of the team.

Projected Round 2 Team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Tom Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jack Cogger 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jed Cartwright 17. Jack Hetherington

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