The NRL season started with a bang last weekend - but plenty of sides have already been forced into team changes heading into Round 2.
After receiving a first-round bye, St George Illawarra will now have to face the music following their well-documented horror off-season.
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Check out all the mail for Round 2 below.
NRL ROUND 2 RESULTS
PENRITH PANTHERS 16 - 10 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Thursday 9th March, BlueBet Stadium (8pm)
Panthers confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Luke Garner
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Soni Luke
15. Matt Eisenhuth
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Jaeman Salmon
19. Lindsay Smith
Panthers team news:
Scott Sorensen (head knock) has been ruled out with Matt Eisenhuth earning a spot on the bench as his replacement.
Rabbitohs confirmed team:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Izaac Thompson
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
16. Davvy Moale
9. Damien Cook
10. Tom Burgess
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Michael Chee Kam
13. Cameron Murray
8. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
14. Blake Taaffe
15. Jed Cartwright
17. Shaq Mitchell
18. Tallis Duncan
Rabbitohs team news:
Latrell Mitchell (knee) has been named and will start at fullback, with head coach Jason Demetriou confirming the superstar is 'good to go' for Thursday night's blockbuster.
Jai Arrow (hamstring) left the field in the first half against Cronulla and looks set for a stint on the sidelines, with Jed Cartwright coming into the side.
Davvy Moale has switched with Daniel Suluka-Fifta - who had been originally named to start at prop as Tevita Tatola's replacement - and will pair with Tom Burgess up front.
Hame Sele (calf) and Jacob Host (calf) are both another week or two away from returning.
CRONULLA SHARKS 30 - 26 PARRAMATTA EELS
Friday 10th March, CommBank Stadium (6pm)
Eels confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
19. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Junior Paulo
11. Bryce Cartwright
12. Matt Doorey
13. J’maine Hopgood
14. Jirah Momoisea
15. Jack Murchie
16. Wiremu Greig
17. Makahesi Makatoa
18. Jake Arthur
Eels team news:
Sean Russell was originally named to replace Isaac Lumelume on the wing in the only change Brad Arthur has made to his 17 that started in the opening round. However, Russell has now been replaced by the returning Bailey Simonsson.
Star forwards Ryan Matterson (suspension) and Shaun Lane (jaw) are both still sidelined.
Sharks confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Braydon Trindall
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Braden Hamlin-Uele
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Dale Finucane
14. Cameron McInnes
15. Royce Hunt
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Connor Tracey
18. Tom Hazelton
Sharks team news:
Royce Hunt and Connor Tracey come into the side on the interchange bench in place of Wade Graham, who will be sidelined for the next month, and Jack Williams (head knock).
Nicho Hynes remains out with a calf injury with Braydon Trindall once again starting in the halves.
BRISBANE BRONCOS 28 - 16 NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Friday 10th March, Suncorp Stadium (8.05pm)
Broncos confirmed team:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Cory Paix
15. Keenan Palasia
16. Tom Flegler
17. Martin Taupau
18. Jesse Arthars
Broncos team news:
Reece Walsh (facial fracture) will be back on deck for the Broncos and will slot into the fullback role, with Selwyn Cobbo shifting to the wing and Jesse Arthars moving to 18th man.
Other than that, it's a settled lineup for Kevin Walters after Brisbane were impressive against the Panthers in round one.
Cowboys confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Reuben Cotter
11. Coen Hess
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo
14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
17. James Tamou
18. Brendan Elliot
Cowboys team news:
No changes for Todd Payten who has stuck solid with the same 17 who got the job done against the Raiders last weekend.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS 20 - 12 NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Saturday 11th March, Allianz Stadium (3pm)
Roosters confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joseph Manu
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Brandon Smith
10. Fletcher Baker
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
16. Naufahu Whyte
14. Jake Turpin
15. Drew Hutchison
17. Terrell May
19. Ben Thomas
18. Corey Allan
Roosters team news:
Victor Radley (head knock) has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff, with Naufahu Whyte moving into the starting side and Ben Thomas joining the bench.
Joseph Manu (facial fracture) will return in the centres, pushing Drew Hutchison to the bench and Corey Allan out of the side.
Matt Lodge (facial fracture) will miss the next month of football, with his place at prop taken by Fletcher Baker.
There is still no sign of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves who is nursing a back complaint.
Warriors confirmed team:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Edward Kosi
3. Brayden Wiliame
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris
14. Dylan Walker
15. Bunty Afoa
16. Josh Curran
17. Tom Ale
23. Bayley Sironen
Warriors team news:
An unchanged 17 for Andrew Webster after the Warriors beat Newcastle in his first game in charge.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (calf) was withdrawn prior to the Round 1 clash and could be missing for up to a month.
Jazz Tevaga (chest) is still a week or two away, but Bayley Sironen has been named in the reserves as he works his way back to fitness.
DOLPHINS 20 - 14 CANBERRA RAIDERS
Saturday 11th March, Kayo Stadium (5.30pm)
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Brenko Lee
5. Tesi Niu
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Jarrod Wallace
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Tom Gilbert
14. Connelly Lemuelu
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Mason Teague
17. Kurt Donoghoe
18. Poasa Faamausili
Dolphins team news:
Mason Teague is set to make his NRL debut off the bench after replacing Ray Stone in the only change to Wayne Bennett's side that shocked the Roosters.
Raiders confirmed team:
1. Sebastian Kris
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Harley Smith-Shields
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Pasami Saulo
9. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Harawira-Naera
14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Corey Horsburgh
17. Emre Guler
19. Matt Frawley
Raiders team news:
Jordan Rapana is facing three weeks on the sidelines for a shoulder charge, with Albert Hopoate coming into the side on the wing.
Josh Papalii (calf) is missing once again with Pasami Saulo maintaining his place in the starting side.
MELBOURNE STORM 12 - 26 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Saturday 11th March, AAMI Park (7.35pm)
Storm confirmed team:
1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Young Tonumaipea
18. Grant Anderson
6. Tyran Wishart
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. Alec MacDonald
17. Jordan Grant
21. Kane Bradley
16. Aaron Pene
Storm team news:
Massive blow for the Storm with Cameron Munster (finger) and Xavier Coates (shoulder) joining a lengthy injury list at the club. Tyran Wishart will slot in at five-eighth, while Grant Anderson has been named on the wing.
Kane Bradley will make his club debut from the bench with Aaron Pene dropping back to 18th man.
Bulldogs confirmed team:
1. Hayze Perham
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Jake Averillo
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Ryan Sutton
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
17. Jacob Preston
13. Fa'amanu Brown
15. Corey Waddell
16. Franklin Pele
23. Jayden Okunbor
14. Jayden Tanner
Bulldogs team news:
Jacob Preston has been promoted into the starting side with Fa'amanu Brown going back to the bench.
The No.13 will be joined on the interchange by Jayden Okunbor, who has pushed Jayden Tanner to 18th man.
WESTS TIGERS 12 - 14 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Sunday March 12th, Leichhardt Oval (4.05pm)
Tigers confirmed team:
1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Brent Naden
4. Tommy Talau
5. Charlie Staines
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Luke Brooks
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
15. Asu Kepaoa
13. Joe Ofahengaue
14. Jake Simpkin
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Alex Twal
22. Brandon Tumeth
18. Starford To'a
19. Junior Tupou
Tigers team news:
Captain Api Koroisau has been named to start after coming off the bench in round one. Joe Ofahengaue has also been given a starting spot at lock with Alex Twal moving to the bench.
Alex Seyfarth replaces Fonua Pole, while Brandon Tumeth will make his NRL debut from off the bench after replacing Shawn Blore who was ruled out with concussion.
Star recruit John Bateman remains unavailable.
Knights confirmed team:
1. Lachlan Miller
2. Hymel Hunt
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Dom Young
6. Kalyn Ponga
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
19. Tyson Gamble
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jack Johns
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Leo Thompson
18. Brodie Jones
20. Enari Tuala
Knights team news:
Dane Gagai (hamstring) returns in the centres for the Knights, while Greg Marzhew has been listed in the reserves as he attempts to come back from a hip injury.
Tyson Frizell has been named but will need to pass concussion protocols in order to play.
Adam Elliott drops off the bench with Jack Johns his replacement, while Kurt Mann has been replaced at lock by Tyson Gamble.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 32 - 18 GOLD COAST TITANS
Sunday 12th March, Kogarah Oval (6.15pm)
Dragons confirmed team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Moses Mbye
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Ben Murdoch-Masila
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Jack Bird
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Zane Musgrove
16. Toby Couchman
17. Michael Molo
18. Josh Kerr
20. Max Feagai
Dragons team news:
After collecting two points for the bye in Round 1, St George Illawarra will now be forced to face the music after a truly horrific off-season.
Despite young gun Junior Amone being cleared to play by the NRL, Jayden Sullivan has been named in the halves alongside Ben Hunt for the side's first game of the season.
Jack de Belin (calf) will miss the Dragons' first game of the year, with rookie forward Toby Couchman set to make his debut from the bench.
New recruits Ben Murdoch-Masila and Jacob Liddle have both been included, with the latter coming off the bench as cover for Moses Mbye who has been named at hooker.
Young gun Tyrell Sloan has been given first crack at the No.1 jumper due to Cody Ramsey's absence.
Titans confirmed team:
1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiano Khan-Pereira
3. Aaron Schoupp
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Jaimin Jolliffe
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Joe Stimson
13. Isaac Liu
14. Jayden Campbell
15. Moeaki Fotuaika
16. Erin Clark
17. Sam McIntyre
18. Chris Randall
19. Treymain Spry
Titans team news:
Kieran Foran (knee) suffered a PCL injury in the opening round but has been named in an unchanged starting 17 by Justin Holbrook.
