Just over three hours since being named as Broncos halfback, Adam Reynolds has been ruled out for the round three clash with Melbourne.
Reynolds injured his ribs against the Eels in round two and 9News Queensland’s Ben Dobbin has reported the halfback is out, with Ben Hunt moving to No.7 and Blake Mozer going from the reserves to the bench.
The Wests Tigers have copped a significant blow, with gun centre Taylan may set to be sidelined for more than a month due to a shoulder injury.
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Adam Reynolds. NRL Imagery
The Roosters, meanwhile, have received a significant boost after star hooker Reece Robson was cleared for an early return from a fractured thumb, which initially looked likely to sideline him until April.
Scroll on to find out how all the team line-ups shake out for round three.
THURSDAYCanberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs, GIO Stadium (8pm)
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Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Zac Hosking 16. Ata Mariota 17. Morgan Smithies 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matthew Timoko 20. Owen Pattie 21. Joseph Roddy 22. Jed Stuart
ANALYSIS: Josh Papalii is back for the Radiers after missing round two due to concussion, with Morgan Smithies moving to the bench.
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Enari Tuala 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Harry Hayes 17. Josh Curran 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jake Turpin 21. Jonathan Sua 22. Lipoi Hopoi 23. Fletcher Baker
ANALYSIS: As expected, Bronson Xerri has been dropped to NSW Cup for Enari Tuala. Sean O’Sullivan is on the bench.
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FRIDAYSydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers, Allianz Stadium (6pm)
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Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Egan Butcher 14. Connor Watson 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Benaiah Ioelu 20. Toby Rodwell 21. Tom Rodwell 22. Taylor Losalu
ANALYSIS: Robson will make his club debut after recovering ahead of the expected timeline from a fractured thumb, with Benaiah Ioelu heading to the bench.
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Izack Tago 19. Kalani Going 20. Tom Ale 21. Jack Cole 22. Jesse McLean
ANALYSIS: Liam Martin is back from injury after a calf problem, which pushes Luke Garner to the bench. Jack Cogger is out with concussion, giving Freddy Lussick a spot on the bench.
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos, AAMI Park (8pm)
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Storm team: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Moses Leo 5. Nick Meaney 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Tui Kamikamica 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Trent Loiero 16. Davvy Moale 17. Cooper Clarke 18. Alec MacDonald 19. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 20. Jack Hetherington 21. Preston Conn 22. Trent Toelau
ANALYSIS: Trent Loiero is back from suspension after his ban from the grand final. Alec MacDonald is in jersey 18 following concussion.
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Grant Anderson 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Ben Talty 16. Aublix Tawha 17. Gehamat Shibasaki 18. Brendan Piakura 19. Jaiyden Hunt 20. Blake Mozer 21. Jesse Arthars 22. Thomas Duffy
ANALYSIS: Michael Maguire has had enough and decided to make changes. As predicted by club great Sam Thaiday on Wide World of Sports’ QLDER, Gehamat Shibasaki has been dropped, with Grant Anderson on the wing for a club debut while Deine Mariner moves to centre. Brendan Pikaura could make his return from injury, named on the bench while Xavier Willison starts in the second row for Jack Gosiweski who is out with concussion.
SATURDAYNewcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors, McDonald Jones Stadium (3pm)
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Knights team: 1. Fletcher Hunt 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Tyson Frizell 14. Thomas Cant 15. Mathew Croker 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Francis Manuleleua 18. Tyson Gamble 19. Harrison Graham 20. Elijah Leaumoana 21. Cody Hopwood 22. James Schiller
ANALYSIS: Fletcher Sharpe makes a timely return from injury to replace Dylan Brown. Kalyn Ponga is also out of an extended period with Fletcher Hunt at fullback.
Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Luke Hanson 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Demitric Vaimauga 16. Tanner Stowers-Smith 17. Marata Niukore 18. Morgan Gannon 20. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 21. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 22. Jett Cleary 23. Mitchell Barnett
ANALYSIS: Injuries to Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad have forced changes. Taine Tuaupiki goes to fullback, Luke Hanson is five-eighth and will make his club debut while Leka Halasima moves to the starting side with Marata Niukore on the bench.
Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins, Shark Park (5.30pm)
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Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Jesse Colquhoun 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Chris Veaila 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Mawene Hiroti 22. Teig Wilton
ANALYSIS: Only one change for the Sharks with Teig Wilton coming into the reserves after a shoulder injury.
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Max Plath 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Brad Schneider 15. Oryn Keeley 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Ray Stone 18. Trai Fuller 19. Sebastian Su’a 20. Lewis Symonds 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Brian Pouniu
ANALYSIS: Sebastian Su’a replaces Brian Pouniu on the bench for the only Dolphins change.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers, Polytec Stadium Gosford (7.35pm)
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Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Euan Aitken 16. Sean Keppie 17. Jayden Sullivan 18. Lachlan Hubner 19. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Thomas Fletcher 21. Latrell Siegwalt 22. Liam Le Blanc
ANALYSIS: Jamie Humphreys is back from suspension, pushing Jayden Sullivan to the bench. Tallis Duncan starts at second row with Euan Aitken on the bench.
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Jeral Skelton 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Tristan Hope 19. Patrick Herbert 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Faaletino Tavana 22. Tony Sukkar
ANALYSIS: Jeral Skelton replaces the injured May, who looks set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, while Patrick Herbert comes on the bench.
SUNDAYParramatta Eels vs St George Illawarra Dragons, CommBank Stadium (4.05pm)
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Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack Williams 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Tallyn Da Silva 18. Jack de Belin 19. Joash Papali’i 20. Charlie Guymer 21. Brian Kelly 22. Luca Moretti
ANALYSIS: J’maine Hopgood is back from suspension, forcing Jack Williams to lock and Jack de Belin to the bench.
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Setu Tu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Josh Kerr 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Ryan Couchman 18. Hame Sele 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Lyhkan King-Togia 21. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 22. Tyrell Sloan
ANALYSIS: Jacob Liddle is back from injury and named on the bench. Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson appear to be fine after injury concerns in their last match.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans, QCB Stadium (6.15pm)
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Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Kai O’Donnell 16. Griffin Neame 17. Harrison Edwards 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Liam Sutton 20. Kaiden Lahrs 21. Matthew Lodge 22. Ethan King
ANALYSIS: Reuben Cotter is back in the side after he missed the Tigers match due to family reasons. Kai O’Donnell goes to the bench and Matt Lodge is in the reserves. Zac Laybutt is No.18 after a suspension.
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. Max Feagai 5. Phillip Sami 6. AJ Brimson 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Tukimihia Simpkins 16. Klese Haas 17. Cooper Bai 18. Oliver Pascoe 19. Jayden Campbell 20. Jaylan De Groot 21. Jett Liu 22. Josh Patston
ANALYSIS: Jayden Campbell looks like he’s back from injury, named on the bench as coach Josh Hannay considers how to fit him back into his spine.