Clubs have taken different approaches with their State of Origin stars, but most will back up and play this weekend.
The Dragons are resting Jack Bird but halfback Ben Hunt will face the Panthers three days after running out for the Maroons.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has made several changes as he desperately tries to get their season back on track.
Ricky Stuart has reshuffled his backline after controversially resting Raiders veteran Jarrod Croker to ensure he plays his 300th game at home.
Read below for Round 14 Team Tips!
FRIDAY
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 8:00pm AEDT
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Brent Naden 19. Aistasi James 20. Daine Laurie 21. Justin Matamua 22. Tallyn Da Silva
Analysis: Tim Sheens has made just one change to the side that thumped the Cowboys, with Fonua Pole replacing Joe Ofahengaue who has joined the Eels. Alex Seyfarth joins the bench and Api Koroisau has been named to play just 48 hours after the Origin opener, but back-up hooker Jake Simpkin is on the bench.
Raiders team: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Nick Cotric 3. Albert Hopoate 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Pasami Saulo 11. Hudson Young 12. Corey Horsburgh 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Matt Frawley 17. Ata Mariota 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Danny Levi 20. Harley Smith-Shields 21. Xavier Savage 22. Peter Hola
Analysis: Jarrod Croker has been controversially rested in order to play his 300th at home next week and he’s been replaced in the centres by Albert Hopoate as Nick Cotric returns to the starting side on the wing. Jordan Rapana has been named but will need to pass concussion protocols and Seb Kris (knee) will also be monitored. Blues bolter Hudson Younghas been named to back up two days after his Origin debut and replaces Corey Harawira-Naera who is recovering after suffering a seizure on the field last week. Matt Frawley joins the bench.
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SATURDAY
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins at Go Media Stadium, 3:00pm AEDT
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Josh Curran 16. Mitchell Barnett 17. Bayley Sironen 18. Tom Ale 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Demitric Sifakula 22. Ronald Volkman 23. Ali Leiataua
Analysis: Wayde Egan (calf) is back and swaps out the sidelined Freddy Lussick (concussion). Dylan Walker (toe) and Mitch Barnett (neck) also return as Tom Ale and Demitric Sifakula drop out of the 17.
Dolphins team: 1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Herman Ese’ese 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Mason Teague 17. Valynce Te Whare 18. Harrison Graham 19. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Oliver Gildart
Analysis: Maroons stars Mamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert have been given the weekend off with a Adelaide-Auckland trip on two days’ rest proving a bridge too far as Wayne Bennett sticks with the 17 who beat the Dragons last week.
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium, 5:40pm AEDT
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Phillip Sami 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 18. Kruise Leeming 19. Brian Kelly 20. Jaimin Jolliffe 21. Thomas Mikaele 22. Ken Maumalo
Analysis: Star recruit Sam Verrills (collarbone) has been named on the bench for his first game since Round 2 and axed winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has been recalled. Queensland duo David Fifita and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui have been named but veteran playmaker Kieran Foran gets the week off after a bruising opening three months to the season. Jayden Campbell shifts to five-eighth and Keano Kini is the new fullback. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui returns to the bench.
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Rabbitohs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Shaq Mitchell 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Taane Milne 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dean Hawkins
Analysis: Campbell Graham’s return from a sternum injury and Richie Kennar has been named to play his first game of the season. Latrell Mitchell was considered a chance of playing against the Titans on Saturday after he was ruled out of the Origin opener with a minor calf strain, but the club has taken the cautious approach and not named him as Blake Taaffe retains the fullback job. Origin duo Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow have been named to back up so Liam Knight and Tallis Duncan drop out of the 17.
Cronulla Sharks vs Brisbane Broncos at Pointsbet Stadium, 7:35pm AEDT
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Wade Graham 15. Jack Williams 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Jesse Colquhoun 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Jayden Berrell
Analysis: Siosifa Talakai (neck) returns in the centres as Connor Tracey makes way, while Blues debutant Nicho Hynes has been named. Cameron McInnes (hand) is still another week away.
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Xavier Willison 22. Corey Oates 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Jock Madden
Analysis: Kevin Walters has named all five of his Maroons stars for this crunch clash, which means Corey Jensen and Kobe Hetherington move to the bench. Tristan Sailor starred in his club debut last week but he drops out of the 17 alongside Keenan Palasia. Corey Oates (knee) has been named on the extended bench.
“Have you seen Reece Walsh play?” | 00:59
SUNDAY
Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs at Industree Group Stadium, 2:00pm AEDT
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Daniel Tupou 19. Sandon Smith 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Terrell May 22. Naufahu Whyte
Analysis: Trent Robinson has axed young winger Jaxson Paulo as Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (pectoral) and Joey Manu (ankle) return, while Daniel Tupou (hamstring) has been named 18th Man. It means Drew Hutchison and Matt Lodge shift to the bench. Nat Butcher starts for Victor Radley (suspended) and Brandon Smith (thumb) is out for an extended period. Origin stars James Tedesco and Lindsay Collins have been named.
Bulldogs team: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Blake Wilson 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Corey Waddell 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Harrison Edwards 19. Khaled Rajab 20. Jackson Topine 21. Josh Addo-Carr 22. Kyle Flanagan 23. Tevita Pangai Junior 24. Jeral Skelton
Analysis: Blues duo Tevita Pangai Junior and Josh Addo-Carr have been named in the extended squad. Blake Wilson will play his third NRL game if Addo-Carr is rested while Ryan Sutton will cover TPJ at prop. Josh Reynolds has been recalled via the bench.
“Have you seen Reece Walsh play?” | 00:59
North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4:05pm AEDT
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Jake Granville 14. Jack Gosiewski 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame 18. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Ben Hampton 22. Valentine Holmes 23. Reuben Cotter 24. Murray Taulagi
Analysis: Maroons’ 18th Man Tom Dearden returns and Jason Taumalolo (knee) has been named on the extended bench and could play his first game since Round 7, while Jeremiah Nanai returns from his four-game suspension on the bench. Maroons Origin reps Val Holmes, Murray Taulagi and Reuben Cotter are all listed among the reserves and will be monitored. Semi Valemei will make his club debut on the wing in place of Robert Derby.
Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Grant Anderson 18. Tyran Wishart 19. Marion Seve 20. Tom Eisenhuth 21. Tariq Sims 22. Kane Bradley
Analysis: Craig Bellamy has named the same 17 that downed the Dolphins in Round 12 with Origin stars Cameron Munster and Harry Grant set to back up.
Penrith Panthers vs St George Illawarra Dragons at BlueBet Stadium, 6:15pm AEDT
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Martin 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Jack Cogger 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Liam Henry 23. Izack Tago 24. Spencer Leniu
Analysis: Coach Ivan Cleary has named the same 17 that downed the Broncos in Round 12. Origin stars Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Liam Martin, Stephen Crichton, Isaah Yeo and Brian To’o have all been named but Spencer Leniu (groin), Matt Eisenhuth (shoulder) and Izack Tago (pectoral) are listed among the reserves.
Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Michael Molo 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Jaiyden Hunt 17. Josh Kerr 18. Moses Mbye 19. Toby Couchman 20. Zane Musgrove 21. Max Feagai 22. Tautau Moga
Analysis: Maroons hooker Ben Hunt will back up as Jayden Sullivan goes back to the bench. Jaydn Su’a (knee) returns and Billy Burns also comes into the pack as Ben Murdoch-Masila goes to the bench and Jack Bird is being rested. Moses Mbye drops back to 18th Man.
Bye: Eels, Knights, Sea Eagles