Entering Round 8, 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 Nathan Cleary, Dominic Young and Jai Arrow, while Kalyn Ponga, Junior Tupou and Jamal Fogarty headline the losses.
Teams will be named on Tuesday at 4pm (AEST), but here is all the latest in news and rumours.
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Melbourne Storm will likely roll out an unchanged side after sustaining no injuries or suspensions last week against the Sydney Roosters.
Both Tepai Moeroa (back) and Sua Fa'alogo (ankle) are set to be back from respective injuries but will likely make their comeback through the NSW Cup for the North Sydney Bears.
Prop Tui Kamikamica (calf) is set to return in Round 10.
Projected Round 8 Team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Joe Chan 17. Alec MacDonald
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Jai Arrow has confirmed he will be a certain starter this weekend and will make his return after last playing in Round 1 against the Manly Sea Eagles.
His arrival in the team is likely to see Jacob Host pushed back to the interchange bench.
The Rabbitohs have two options to replace winger Tyrone Munro in Izaac Thompson and Jacob Gagai. According to multiple publications, the latter is expected to play his first NRL game since Round 1.
While Cameron Murray (concussion) will be cleared to play, prop Tevita Tatola has been sidelined for around three months with a fractured foot. Youngster Davvy Moale looms as his possible replacement in the front row.
The Herald has also reported that hooker Damien Cook will be recalled into the team. Cook's return will see him take a spot on the bench after spending a week in the NSW Cup.
Dean Hawkins will remain in the halves after Lachlan Ilias sustained a broken leg in the NSW Cup.
Projected Round 8 Team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Jacob Gagai 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Jack Wighton 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Davvy Moale 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray 14. Damien Cook 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Shaquai Mitchell 17. Jacob Host
