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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Star playmaker Cameron Munster remains doubtful about returning after missing Round 1 with a groin injury, meaning Jonah Pezet will keep his spot in the halves.
However, in good news, prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is due back from a hamstring injury, per News Corp.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Josh King 9. Harry Grant 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Joe Chan 12. Elisea Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Tui Kamikamica 16. Christian Welch 17. Chris Lewis
Hooker Wayde Egan sustained an elbow injury in Round 1 and didn't return to the field and was taken from it. Although his status has yet to be confirmed, he will more than likely not play with Freddy Lussick taking his place.
The Daily Telegraph has reported that Jacob Laban is in line to make his debut with Kurt Capewell (rib) and Marata Niukore (foot), both of whom are in doubt to play.
Veteran Jazz Tevaga is also pushing his case to be selected after an impressive NSW Cup performance in both attack and defence.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Mitch Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Jackson Ford 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jacob Laban 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Bunty Afoa
