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.
The Dolphins vs St Georga Illawarra Dragons
The Dolphins suffered a double injury blow last weekend, with Connelly Lemuelu (knee) and Ray Stone (concussion) being ruled out of this week.
News Corp reports that Jarrod Wallace will enter the team via the bench as Kenneath Bromwich will move to the starting back-row.
After a disappointing loss to the Cowboys, Wayne Bennett is expected to make changes, with the key one being Jake Averillo entering the team at the expense of Tesi Niu.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4, Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Max Plath 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Jarrod Wallace 16. Euan Aitken 17. Mark Nicholls
After being a late omission from their Round 1 match, prop Blake Lawrie (rib) is a chance to return to the side. Luciano Leilua will also return after being handed down a suspension from the NRL.
Leilua's return will see him move straight into the back row, with Raymond Faitala-Mariner moving to the interchange bench.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Connor Muleisen 15. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 16. Michael Molo 17. Tom Eisenhuth
