Following the completion of the second round of the 2025 NRL season, several teams will look to change up their team, while others will enter Round 3 with the exact same line-up.
Nelson Asofoa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm), Jeremiah Nanai (North Queensland Cowboys), Jack Bostock (The Dolphins) and Josh Addo-Carr (Parramatta Eels) are just a few players that are set to be available for selection heading into Round 3.
However, while some return, the Rabbitohs' injury woes have continued, a Penrith Panthers star will be unavailable and so will a key member of the Canberra Raiders forward pack, among others.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders
Heading into this week's match, the Sea Eagles were sweating on the availability of four players as they prepare to host the Canberra Raiders at 4 Pines Park.
Losing 36-16 to the New Zealand Warriors on Friday night, the Manly Sea Eagles suffered a significant injury blow with star representative fullback Tom Trbojevic and halfback Daly Cherry-Evans exiting the field before full-time.
Two of the club's best players, their potential loss would have had significant ramifications on the side heading into the next couple of weeks if they were sidelined for an extended period of time.
However, Manly coach Anthony Seibold confirmed to The Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday that scans came back positive, and the duo are set to be available for next week's match against the Canberra Raiders.
It is understood that centre Tolutau Koula and front-rower Siosiua Taukeiaho will also be available after missing the Round 2 match with a thigh and knee injury.
Projected Round 3 Team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Josh Aloiai 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley
After another emphatic win last week against the Brisbane Broncos, most of the team will remain the same, but Xavier Savage will return from suspension.
Savage's inclusion will see either rookie Savelio Tamale or veteran Albert Hopoate make their way out of the team.
Unfortunately, back-rower Zac Hosking (hand) has been ruled out of the match and will meet with a specialist on Monday to determine if he will require surgery and how long he will spend on the sidelines.
Captain Joseph Tapine will remain on the sidelines after being handed a two-week suspension last week.
Projected Round 3 Team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Josh Papalii 11. Hudson Young 12. Matty Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Trey Mooney 17. Ata Mariota
