Entering Round 7, 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 Lachlan Galvin, James Tedesco, Reuben Garrick and Nelson Asofa-Solomona, while the losses are headlined by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Sione Katoa, and Jayden Campbell.

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

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Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers

NRL Rd 3 - Tigers v Sharks
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Lachlan Galvin of the Tigers embraces with his teammate after winning the round three NRL match between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks at Leichhardt Oval, on March 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Penrith Panthers

Last week, The Sydney Morning Herald revealed that Nathan Cleary will not take part in the match because his recovery time took longer than expected. Instead, he will return in Round 8 against the Cowboys.

His absence means Brad Schneider will remain in the halves. However, in good news, the club will receive back Scott Sorensen (knee), and he will enter the team, per The Daily Telegraph.

Sorensen's return will see him return to the starting second row with Luke Garner pushing back to the interchange bench.

Projected Round 5 Team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner

Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers will receive back several players from either injuries or suspension this week but could be without a key enforcer in the forwards.

John Bateman (concussion), Samuela Fainu (concussion) and Lachlan Galvin (suspension) will all make their respective returns to the team and slot straight into the team.

David Klemmer was fined twice after being reported on Sunday meaning he will be free to play against the Penrith Panthers.

Centre Starford To'a (ankle) is aiming to make a return the following week, while Latu Fainu's (hamstring) return is still unknown.

Projected Round 7 Team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Justin Olam 4. Solomona Faataape 5. Junior Tupou 6. Lachlan Galvin  7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Samuela Fainu

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