Southern superstar Latrell Mitchell returns for his first game in more than two months in a big showdown against the Eels.
Knights winger Kalyn Ponga will not face the Titans after receiving a header from Origin, the second in as many weeks.
Broncos and Blues executor Payne Haas is running the clock to face the Cowboys after injuring himself against the Maroons.
Storm star Cameron Munster has big doubts about playing Manly and Des Hasler has to decide whether to risk his home stars in a short turn.
Read on for NRL team tips for round 16!
Payne Haas, Latrell Mitchell and Kalyn Ponga. Source: Getty Images
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THURSDAY JUNE 30
Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park, 19:50 AEDT
Team Sea Eagles Rd 15: 1. Reuben Garrick 2. Jason Saab 3. Morgan Harper 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Toafofoa Sipley 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 11 Haumole Olakau’atu Andrew Davey 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Dylan Walker 15. Josh Schuster 16. Martin Taupau 17. Sean Keppie
Team Tips: Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic could be rested for this showdown just four days after a blunt Origin.
Team Storm Rd 15: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Dean Jeremiah 3. Marion Seve 4. Justin Olam 5. Grant Anderson 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 15. Tui Kamikamica 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 14 Brandon Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 13. Josh King 16. Trent Loiero 17. Chris Lewis
Team Tips: Cameron Munster agent Braith Anasta is not expected to play after suffering a shoulder injury in Queensland’s loss to the Blues. “I think we’ll see him play in the third game, but this week we won’t see him play in Melbourne,” Anasta said. Ryan Papenhuyzen will return from his Covid dismissal.
NSW does a light QLD job in Game 2! | 03:04
FRIDAY JULY 1
Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans at McDonald Jones Stadium, 18:00 AEDT
Knights Rd 15 Team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Edrick Lee 3. Dane Gagai 4. Enari Tuala 5. Dominic Young 6. Anthony Milford 21. Adam Clune 8. David Klemmer 9. Chris Randall 15. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett Kurt Mann 10. Jacob Saifiti 14. Simi Sasagi 16. Matthew Croker 17. Pasami Saul
Team Tips: Kalyn Ponga is off to a big hit for the Knights looking to get back into the season. Ponga received a header at Origin just two weeks after leaving the field in Newcastle’s defeat to Penrith. Bradman Best has to return after an elbow injury in the center, with Edrick Lee probably leaving and Enari Tuala changing into the band. Daniel Saifiti has to return for a knee injury.
Team of Titans Rd 15: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Brian Kelly 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Jamayne Isaac 6. Paul Turner 7. Toby Sexton 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Erin Clark 10. Isaac Liu 11. Sam McIntyre 12. Beau Fermor 14. Tanah Boyd 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Sam Lisone
Team Tips: Injured duo David Fifita and Kevin Proctor are both set to return, while Paul Turner (knee) left the match early in round 15.
Jurbo: The Unrecognized Hero of Game II | 02:11
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters at BlueBet Stadium, 19:55 AEDT
Panthers Rd 15 Team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Taylan May 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Lauai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salon
Team Tips: Nearly all 17 players appear in the round of performances, but coach Ivan Cleary will likely keep his masterful companion for a hugely successful matchup against the Chooks.
Roosters Rd 15 Team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph Suaalii 6. Sam Walker 15. Drew Hutchison 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Sam Verrills Nat Butcher 14. Connor Watson 16. Egan Butcher 17. Fletcher Baker 19. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Team Tips: Victor Radley has blocked again after a prolonged dismissal and spent the week at the Blues field. Luke Keary is expected to return if he approves the concussion protocols and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is also pushing for a return.
Radley’s X-rated car captured on camera | 00:25
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SATURDAY JULY 2
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks at CommBank Stadium, 15:00 AEDT
Bulldogs Rd 15 Team: 1. Jake Averillo 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Aaron Schoupp 4. Corey Allan 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Max King 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Josh Jackson 15. Corey Waddell 13. Tevita Pangai Junior 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 16. Joe Stimson 17. Kurtis Morrin
Team Tips: Luke Thompson has returned to England for a personal matter and is scheduled to make a return flight on July 8, but could stay longer. Kurtis Morrin (shoulder) is down after scoring a try in his debut.
Sharks Rd 15 Team: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Zion Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. British Nikora 12. Wade Graham Cameron McInnes 14. Aiden Tolman 15. Braydon Trindall 16. Teig Wilton 19. Dale Finucane
Team Tips: The Sharks should line up 1-17 since their last initial win against the Titans.
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Brisbane Broncos at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 5:30 p.m. AEDT
Cowboys Team Rd 15: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 15. Coen Hess 12. Jeremiah 12. Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 14. Jake Granville 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame
Team Tips: Reuben Cotter (hamstring) is still out and will run the clock to be fit for Origin Game III, but Tom Gilbert (eye) will return alongside Kyle Feldt.
The FOUR Highlights of Burton in Game 2 | 02:03
Equip Broncos Rd 15: 1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Cotton Staggs 4. Brenko Lee 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Jake Turpin 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Keenan Palace
Team Tips: Payne Haas was seen Sunday night wearing a moon boot in NSW sheds and reportedly suffered a sprained ankle. This confrontation leaves him in serious doubt. “At first I thought it was just a cork, but after that I couldn’t go on, I kept limping all over the place,” Hass told The Daily Telegraph. In better news, Adam Reynolds (ribs) has to come back.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, 19:35 AEDT
Rabbitohs Rd Team 15: 1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Alex Johnston 3. Tane Milne 4. Campbell Graham 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Elias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow. Cameron Murray 14. Blake Taffe 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Silver Havili 17. Ham Sele
Team Tips: Latrell Mitchell (hamstring) returns to his first game since round 5. Lachlan Ilias is expected to keep his place despite being dragged after just 29 minutes against the Dragons. Blake Taaffe will likely be left by Mitchell with Kodi Nikorima remaining on the bench.
Team Eels Rd 15: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. William Pennini 4. Waqa Blake 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paul 11. Shaun Lane 15. Ryan Matterson 13. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Martha Niukore 14. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Oregon Coffee 21. Ky Rodwell
Team Tips: The Eels survived unscathed in the round of performances and are expected to line up 1-17.
So nervous – Cook opens on bench paper | 03:21
SUNDAY JULY 3
New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers at Mt Smart Stadium, 14:00 AEDT
Team Warriors Rd 15: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Shaun Johnson 10. Jazz Tevaga 9. Wayde Egan 23. Addin Fonua-Blake 11. Jack Murchie 13. Josh Curran 12. Tohu Harris 8. Bunty Afoa 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 16. Dunamis Lui 17. Bayley Sironen
Team Tips: The Warriors play at home for the first time since Covid ended their lives in March 2020. Euan Aitken (concussion) is back who will likely see Tohu Harris play block.
Team Tigers Rd 15: 1. Daine Laurie 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jackson Hastings 15. Alex Twal 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Zane Musgrove 11. Luke Garner 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Joe Ofahengaue 8. James Tamou 14. Fa’amanu Brown 16. Adam Doueihi 17. Alex Seyfarth
Team Tips: Luke Brooks is reportedly fired for the first time in his NRL career and Adam Doueihi will start in the halves alongside Jackson Hastings. Alex Twal (concussion) and Starford Toa (ankle) are in doubt. Stefano Utoikamanu returns (foot).
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders at WIN Stadium, 16:05 AEDT
Team Dragons Rd 15Cody Ramsey 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Michael Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Jack Bird 12. Jaydn Su ‘A 13 Tariq Sims 14. Moses Mbye 15. Francis Molo 16. Aaron Woods 17. Michael Molo
Team Tips: The Dragons should be 1-17 after their win over the Souths.
Team of the Raiders Rd 15: 1. Xavier Savage 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Jordan Rapana 23. Matt Frawley 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Adam Elliott 14. Tom Starling 15. Ryan Sutton 17. Corey Horsburgh 19. James Schiller
Team Tips: Jack Wighton (Covid) returns to see Matt Frawley leave.