The teams are in for Round 17, and there are plenty of big changes across the competition.
Tom Trbojevic is in the centres, Shane Flanagan has retained his halves, but has made sweeping changes to his backline, and a host of State of Origin players are back on deck.
Here is all the news ahead of Round 17 in this week's instalment of rapid fire.
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Penrith Panthers
- The Panthers welcome back Isaah Yeo, Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Brian To'o and Liam Martin who were rested last week.
- That sees Brad Schneider and Luke Garner drop back to the bench, with all five Origin players starting.
- Scott Sorensen is out suspended, while Paul Alamoti, Daine Laurie, Matt Eisenhuth and Trent Toelau are the others out.
Canterbury Bulldogs
- The Bulldogs had to play before Origin 2, so Stephen Crichton, Max King, Kurt Mann and Matt Burton all come back into the side.
- Jacob Kiraz moves to the wing for Crichton's return, and Lachlan Galvin to the bench. Blake Taaffe, Jake Turpin, Blake Wilson and Kurtis Morrin, who is 18th man, are out.
Manly Sea Eagles
- Anthony Seibold has bitten the bullet on Tom Trbojevic, moving him to centre.
- Lehi Hopoate moves to fullback on his return, which sees Reuben Garrick to the wing and Jason Saab dropped.
- Corey Waddell is into the starting side for the injured Haumole Olakau'atu.
- Matt Lodge starts at prop, with Ethan Bullemor dropping back to the bench.
- Jazz Tevaga is promoted to hooker with Lachlan Croker out while Jake Simpkin is the new face on the bench.
Wests Tigers
- Jahream Bula is out for a month with a hamstring injury, so Heath Mason shuffles from five-eighth to fullback.
- Latu Fainu comes into the starting side, but at halfback. Jarome Luai shuffles into the number six.
- Tony Sukkar is the new face on the bench.
Newcastle Knights
- Jackson Hastings wins the five-eighth spot ahead of Tyson Gamble, with Fletcher Sharpe still in hospital in Perth.
- Jacob Saifiti is also back, pushing Mat Croker to the bench and Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana out of the side.
- Greg Marzhew and Jack Hetherington, as well as Gamble, are all in the extended squad. Marzhew was due to play last week but didn't recover from injury in time.
Canberra Raiders
- Hudson Young has been rested in a surprise move. Simi Sasagi will start on the edge, with Noah Martin joining the bench.
- Jed Stuart will line up for his second NRL game, while the likes of Trey Mooney and Pasami Saulo are in the reserves list.
Brisbane Broncos
- There are no changes for the Broncos. Still no Selwyn Cobbo, who is 19th man.
New Zealand Warriors
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak joins a long list of injuries at the Warriors. Moala Graham-Taufa joins him out of the side.
- Edward Kosi and Rocco Berry are both in.
- Kurt Capewell returns from a rest, with Leka Halasima back to the bench and Tanner Stowers-Smith out of the side.
St George Illawarra Dragons
- A big surprise with Loko Pasifiki Tonga axed to reserve grade. Viliami Fifita is into the side on the bench.
- Plenty of changes in the backline. Corey Allan, Christian Tuipulotu and Valentine Holmes are all back. Tyrell Sloan, Nathan Lawson and Nick Tsougranis.
- Hame Sele has also lost his place in the side, but Jaydn Su'A is back. Luciano Leilua drops back to the bench to facilitate it.
Parramatta Eels
- Dylan Brown is back from suspension, so Joash Papalii drops back to the bench.
- Jordan Samrani is into the side for the suspended Will Penisini.
- Ryley Smith is the man to ultimately make way for Brown, with the hooker also suspended.
The Dolphins
- Jack Bostock is out with an ACL injury. Junior Tupou comes into the side.
- Josh Kerr is back for the Dolphins, replacing Aublix Tawha.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Campbell Graham and Cody Walker are both back for the Rabbitohs.
- Jack Wighton goes from five-eighth to centre and Euan Aiken goes from centre to back-row.
- Pete Mamouzelos is also back for the Rabbitohs, but only on the bench with Siliva Havili remaining at number nine.
- Isaiah Tass, Ryan Gray and Liam Le Blanc are the three to make way
Melbourne Storm
- Jack Howarth is out with illness. Xavier Coates' return offsets that, with Grant Anderson moving into the centres.
- Stefano Utoikamanu and Trent Loiero both came from the bench last week after Origin, but will start this go around.
Cronulla Sharks
- Oregon Kaufusi is back for the Sharks. Braden Hamlin-Uele drops back to the bench and Hohepa Puru is out.
Gold Coast Titans
- Jayden Campbell is out with concussion. Tom Weaver takes over at halfback.
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is also starting with Klese Haas dropping back to the bench. Moeaki Fotuaika makes the same move to start with Jaimin Jolliffe dropping back to the bench.
North Queensland Cowboys
- Jake Clifford is back at five-eighth. Jaxon Purdue goes to centre, and Braidon Burns is out.
- Reece Robson and Reuben Cotter are back after not playing last week, while Thomas Mikaele has also been recalled. Karl Lawton, Kai O'Donnell and Thomas Duffy are all out.
- Jeremiah Nanai starts on the edge after playing from the bench last week.
