Canterbury are set to be hit by the withdrawals of Frank Pritchard and Curtis Rona for their important clash against the Roosters on Friday night. Pritchard (ribs) and Rona (knee) are unlikely to play with Shaun Lane to replace Pritchard and Corey Thompson the man most likely to start on the wing. Danny Fualalo is expected to be added to the bench. Isaac Liu is battling to play for the Roosters.
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The Tigers and Storm are expected to be unchanged for their game at Leichhardt Oval, as are the Warriors and Sharks.
The Cowboys have Justin O'Neill (knee) in doubt. Canberra's squad should be intact.
Steve Matai (concussion) is still a concern for the Sea Eagles in their must-win game against Brisbane.
St George Illawarra should be unchanged when they play a Newcastle side coached by Danny Buderus for the first time. Tariq Sims (shoulder) is out with Joseph Tapine taking his spot in the squad. Buderus will also hand Nathan Ross his first NRL appearance at 26. While Ross has been a confirmed starter, it is unknown whose place he will take. Kurt Gidley could return to the halves while Chanel Mata'utia could make way for Ross.
South Sydney winger Aaron Gray (hip) is close to making a return from injury. If he is fit he will replace Joel Reddy on the wing. Kyle Turner will play his first NRL game since last year's grand final after recovering from a serious neck injury. The injury-plagued Panthers should be unchanged.
Nate Myles and Ryan James are in doubt for the Titans for their game against Parramatta on Monday.
