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.
Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys
The Cronulla Sharks will be forced into at least one change, with Sione Katoa charged by the MRC and facing a one-to-two-week stint on the sidelines. This means Craig Fitzgibbon will be forced to shuffle his backline.
However, they will receive Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee) back after he successfully returned via the NSW Cup last round. Fellow forward Royce Hunt (calf) is also a chance to return this round.
Jack Williams (cork) picked up a minor injury against the Rabbitohs but will be fit and won't miss any game time.
Projected Round 7 Team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Kayal Iro 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Dale Finucane 15. Jack Williams 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Todd Payten is set to name an unchanged team this week with no players succumbing to injuries or suspensions.
However, according to reports from News Corp, winger Murray Taulagi is in doubt for this weekend after injuring his hamstring last round against the Parramatta Eels.
The publication reports that he will undergo scans to ascertain how serious the injury is at this stage. The injury may also have a domino effect on the Queensland team for the upcoming State of Origin series.
Robert Derby, Viliami Vailea and Semi Valemei are all contenders to take his position in the team if he is unavailable to play.
Heilum Luki (ankle) remains on the sidelines and will attempt to return in Round 9, while Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Achilles) will return mid-season.
Projected Round 7 Team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tom Chester 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jack Gosiewski
