Entering Round 5, 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 Cameron Munster, Alex Twal and Jahrome Hughes, while the losses are headlined by Jacob Preston and Luke Metcalf.

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

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Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos

NRL Rd 11 - Storm v Broncos
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm looks to pass the ball during the round 11 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park on May 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Melbourne Storm

The Melbourne Storm will receive a massive boost against the Broncos, with Craig Bellamy set to welcome back four star players.

Cameron Munster (groin) and Jahrome Hughes (suspension) have returned to the team and will play together in the halves for the first time this season.

Joe Chan (hand), Reimis Smith (ribs) and Christian Welch (concussion) will also be available for selection after spending time in the casualty ward.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona's future is still clouded in uncertainty and may return to the NRL but is likely to spend another week in the QLD Cup.

Projected Round 5 Team: 1.ย Ryan Papenhuyzenย 2.ย Will Warbrickย 3.ย Reimis Smithย 4.ย Nick Meaneyย 5.ย Xavier Coatesย 6.ย Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughesย 8.ย Josh Kingย 9.ย Harry Grantย 10.ย Tui Kamikamicaย 11.ย Joe Chanย 12.ย Eliesa Katoaย 13.ย Trent Loieroย 14.ย Tyran Wishartย 15.ย Alec MacDonald 16. Christian Welchย 17.ย Chris Lewis

Brisbane Broncos

The Brisbane Broncos are still without the trio of Payne Haas, Brendan Piakura and Reece Walsh as they look to continue their winning ways.

After a good 38-12 performance against the Cowboys, Kevin Walters will more than likely run out with the same 17 players against the Storm.

Rookie Benjamin Te Kura is pushing for a spot on the interchang bench and so is veteran Martin Taupau.

Projected Round 5 Team: 1.ย Tristan Sailorย 2.ย Jesse Artharsย 3.ย Kotoni Staggsย 4.ย Selwyn Cobboย 5.ย Deine Marinerย 6.ย Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensenย 9.ย Billy Waltersย 10.ย Fletcher Bakerย 11.ย Jaiyden Huntย 12.ย Jordan Rikiย 13.ย Patrick Carriganย 14.ย Tyson Smoothyย 15.ย Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetheringtonย 17. Corey Oates

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