Team Talk: Round 7

Easter weekend is one that is often enjoyed by many, however, a number of NRL superstars will be enjoying it from the sidelines following a host of big-name injuries coming from round six.

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Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs
ANZ Stadium, Friday Afternoon

Big man David Klemmer left Newcastle in a moon boot following a lower leg injury, while Will Hopoate is a good chance to return from an eye injury. Kerrod Holland is also a chance, however, could be given an extra week to prove his fitness. Brad Abbey will have to pass concussion tests after failing to return on the weekend.

For Souths, no new injuries arose from their game, however, Braidon Burns had a shocker and could get dropped in favour of Sitveni Morceidreke.

Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters
McDonald Jones Stadium, Friday Night

The Knights look to head into their Good Friday clash unchanged following a spirited performance last week against the Bulldog.

For the Roosters, Sio Siua Taukeiaho is a chance to make his return from a knee injury and could be named on an extended bench for the tri-colours looking to bounce back after two straight losses.

Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans
Suncorp Stadium, Friday Night

Brisbane's ultra impressive win over Sydney came at a big cost with halfback Ben Hunt sidelined for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury. With backup Benji Marshall breaking his wrist last weekend, Kodi Nikorima looms as the likely replacement in the run-on side, with Sam Scarlett and Todd Murphy's name also thrown into consideration.

Titans co-captain Kevin Proctor was a late game exclusion with hamstring tightness, while Chris McQueen also missed the game with back soreness. Both are expected to return this week. Dan Sarginson and Nathan Peats are also a chance to return for a side that has been decimated by injuries this season. Tyrone Roberts will miss this week after he suffered a toe injury.

Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm
Lottoland, Saturday Afternoon

Sea Eagles fans can expect Akuila Uate to return after the winger went down in the warm-up with a tight groin, however, Martin Taupau will miss some time with a rib injury.

Storm pair Jesse Bromwich and Cheyse Blair were both pre-game withdrawals last week and will return while Will Chambers will sit out a week due to suspension. Curtis Scott will be named on an extended bench.

Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors
GIO Stadium, Saturday Night

The Raiders have a clean bill of health following a big win over the Titans and should name an unchanged line-up while the Warriors will be searching for three wins on the trot with the same 17 as last week.

St George Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys
WIN Stadium, Saturday Night

The Dragons are flying and sit atop of the NRL ladder, however, an oblique strain to Tyson Frizell well keep him out for an indefinite period.

The Cowboys will be without their inspirational skipper Johnathan Thurston after he went down with a calf injury while Shaun Fensom's ankle will also keep him out. They add to a big list of key injuries for the Cowboys who could welcome back Antonio Winterstein from a broken arm. Young half Kyle Laybutt could be in line for a call-up.

Penrith Panthers v Cronulla Sharks
Pepper Stadium, Sunday Afternoon

Penrith will have a host of changes this week as they welcome back Matt Moylan, Waqa Blake and Peta Hiku following a club-imposed suspension, while James Fisher-Harris and Tyrone Peachey will also return from injury.

The Sharks have lost bench hooker James Segeyaro to a broken arm and he'll be sidelined for up to six weeks after they ground out a tough win south of the NSW border last week.

Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers
ANZ Stadium, Monday Afternoon

Frank Pritchard failed to finish the game last week after suffering a foot injury and will miss their clash this weekend, while Bevan French suffered an injury in training and will be out for a month with a knee injury.

As for the Tigers, no injuries in a big win for debut coach Ivan Cleary should see them go in unchanged as Luke Brooks remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.