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.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters
Winger Jason Saab has been listed as unavailable and will miss around one month due to a hamstring injury. His absence creates a two-way race between Tommy Talau and Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega to take his spot.
Reuben Garrick also sustained an ankle injury but should be ready to play against the Roosters.
The Daily Telegraph has confirmed that Josh Schuster will return through the NSW Cup and won't play NRL this weekend.
Project Round 2 Team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Tommy Talau 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Karl Lawton 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown
While Siua Wong has been cleared from injury, Sitili Tupouniua will miss this week after sustaining a groin injury. His replacement will likely be Angus Crichton. Crichton will be placed on the interchange, pushing Nat Butcher to the starting team.
Centre Billy Smith will remain on the sidelines for another week, but Dominic Young is set to make his club debut after returning from a neck injury.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will also return and will be a direct replacement for Spencer Leniu, who has been suspended and will find out his punishment on Monday evening.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Manu 4. Joseph Suaalii 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Nat Butcher 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Sandon Smith 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Angus Crichton 17. Terrell May
