Plenty of clubs will be sweating on the fitness of their returning representative stars, as the NRL kicks back into action this weekend.

The return of Latrell Mitchell and David Fifita creates all the headlines, while Ryan Papenhuyzen is also set to feature for the Storm who will be missing Cameron Munster for their big clash with Manly. 

Elsewhere, Brisbane will be eager to welcome Adam Reynolds back into the fold as the Broncos square off against the Cowboys in Townsville, while Payne Haas has been named despite picking up an ankle injury. 

Read on for the confirmed teams and latest news for each club ahead of round 16. 

NRL ROUND 16 RESULTS

Manly Sea Eagles 36 - 30 Melbourne Storm 

Thursday 30th June, 4 Pines Park (7:50pm)

Sea Eagles confirmed team:

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Morgan Harper
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Sean Keppie
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Andrew Davey
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Dylan Walker
15. Josh Schuster
16. Martin Taupau
17. Taniela Paseka 

Sea Eagles team news:

Captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic will back up against the Storm, despite having just a four day turnaround after Origin. 

Josh Aloiai has been ruled out after suffering a heavy concussion while playing for Samoa, with Sean Keppie coming into the starting side.

Taniela Paseka comes onto the bench and will make his first appearance since round seven. 

Storm confirmed team:

19. Ryan Papenhuyzen 
1. Nick Meaney
3. Marion Seve
4. Justin Olam
5. Grant Anderson
14. Jayden Nikorima  
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Harry Grant 
15. Tui Kamikamica 
11. Chris Lewis 
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Brandon Smith

2. Dean Ieremia
10. Josh King
17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
18. Alec MacDonald 

Storm team news:

Ryan Papenhuyzen has been moved into the fullback position, as Nick Meaney shifts to the wing. This puts Dean Ieremia onto the bench. 

Jayden Nikorima comes into the halves after Cameron Munster was ruled out with a shoulder injury he suffered during Origin II. 

Josh King has been shuffled back to the interchange, with Craig Bellamy preferring to start with Tui Kamikamica. 

Felise Kaufusi (personal reasons) will be absent.

Newcastle Knights 38 - 12 Gold Coast Titans

Friday 1st July, McDonald Jones Stadium (6pm)

Knights confirmed team:

1. Tex Hoy
2. Edrick Lee
3. Dane Gagai
4. Enari Tuala
5. Dominic Young
6. Anthony Milford
7. Adam Clune 
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
22. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitchell Barnett 
13. Kurt Mann 

10. Jacob Saifiti
14. Simi Sasagi
15. Leo Thompson
16. Mat Croker

Knights team news:

Kalyn Ponga has been ruled out after leaving the field in Perth for a HIA, resulting from a Nathan Cleary tackle. It continues a bad run of recent concussions for the fullback. Tex Hoy takes the No.1 jersey.

Daniel Saifiti takes Jacob Saifiti's spot in the starting lineup, with his brother moving to the bench.

Adam Clune will play as No.7 over Jake Clifford, while Adam O'Brien has opted for Mitchell Barnett on an edge opposed to Lachlan Fitzgibbon.

Titans confirmed team:

1. AJ Brimson
2. Greg Marzhew 
3. Brian Kelly
4. Patrick Herbert 
5. Jamayne Isaako 
6. Paul Turner 
7. Toby Sexton
8. Jarrod Wallace 
9. Erin Clark
10. Isaac Liu 
11. Sam McIntyre 
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

14. Tanah Boyd
15. Moeaki Fotuaika 
17. David Fifita 
19. Herman Ese'ese

Titans team news:

Justin Holbrook has been boosted by the return of star backrower David Fifita who has been named on the bench.

Herman Ese'ese will also feature off the bench, coming in for Jaimin Jolliffe who misses out through illness.

Penrith Panthers 26 - 18 Sydney Roosters

Friday 1st July, BlueBet Stadium (7:55pm)

Panthers confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Taylan May
3. Izack Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Api 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 Salmon

Panthers team news:

Despite having the majority of their players starring in representative round, no early injury concerns have been raised for Penrith so Ivan Cleary sticks with his trusted lineup. 

Roosters confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
12. Sitili Tupouniua 
5. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
7. Sam Walker
8. Lindsay Collins 
6. Drew Hutchison  
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
16. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

9. Sam Verrills 
14. Connor Watson
15. Egan Butcher 
19. Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Roosters team news:

Luke Keary has once again been left out, as he continues to deal with a head-knock. Sam Walker switches to halfback, as Drew Hutchison takes the No.6 jersey. 

Having trained with the Blues squad all week, Victor Radley returns at lock. This pushes Nat Butcher back to the bench. 

Cronulla Sharks 18 - 6 Canterbury Bulldogs 

Saturday 2nd July, CommBank Stadium (3pm)

Bulldogs confirmed team: 

1. Jake Averillo
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Aaron Schoupp
19. Declan Casey
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 

Bulldogs team news:

Declan Casey will make his NRL debut, replacing the injured Corey Allan (groin). 

Fresh from his Origin exploits on debut, Matt Burton will start in the halves and look to continue with his recent red-hot form.  

Tevita Pangai Junior missed Tonga's clash against New Zealand but has been named for this one Meanwhile, Luke Thompson has returned to England to attend to a personal matter.  

Otherwise, Mick Potter has named the same team that beat the Wests Tigers in their last start. 

Sharks confirmed team: 

1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione 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. Briton Nikora
12. Wade Graham
15. Dale Finucane 

13. Cameron McInnes
14. Aiden Tolman
16. Teig Wilton 
17. Andrew Fifita

Sharks team news:

Nicho Hynes filled in as 18th man for the Blues once again and will lead the team around the park, alongside Matt Moylan who was heavily praised by his coach in the Sharks' last match. 

Dale Finucane has been named on the bench again as he continues to come back from his injury. 

North Queensland Cowboys 40 - 26 Brisbane Broncos

Saturday 2nd July, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (5:30pm)

Cowboys confirmed team: 

1. Scott Drinkwater
22. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes 
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Tom Gilbert 
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo

2. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
15. Luciano Leilua  
16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
17. Griffin Neame

Cowboys team news:

Kyle Feldt will return from injury, pushing Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to the bench and Jake Granville out of the 17. 

Cowboys are still going to be without Reuben Cotter, so Coen Hess starts at prop this weekend. 

Tom Gilbert returns from an eye injury that ruled him out last week, while Luciano Leilua joins the bench in a bog boost for Todd Payten's men entering into the second half of the season. 

Broncos confirmed team: 

1. Te Maire Martin
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Brenko Lee
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. Jake Turpin
15. Kobe Hetherington
16. Thomas Flegler 
17. Keenan Palasia

Broncos team news:

Adam Reynolds returns to the side, in a massive boost. Meanwhile, further good news for the Broncos is that Payne Haas looks set to back up from Origin despite injuring his ankle.

Kurt Capewell was rested after the first Origin, but will play this time given the long turnaround. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs 30 - 12 Parramatta Eels

Saturday 2nd July, Accor Stadium (7:35pm)

Rabbitohs confirmed team: 

1. Latrell Mitchell 
2. Alex Johnston
4. Campbell Graham
19. Isaiah Tass
5. Jaxson Paulo 
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
17. Hame Sele
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Cameron Murray

10. Mark Nicholls 
14. Kodi Nikorima
15. Tom Burgess
16. Siliva Havili

Rabbitohs team news:

In a massive boost for the struggling Bunnies, they finally welcome back Latrell Mitchell. His inclusion bumps Kodi Nikorima from fullback, as he takes a place on the bench. 

Lachlan Ilias was hooked during Souths' terrible loss to the Dragons, but he has kept his position at halfback.

Hame Sele comes into the starting side, which pushes Mark Nicholls back to the bench, while Isaiah Tass has been a late inclusion in the backline as Tane Milne moves to 18th man. 

Cameron Murray suffered a cut to his head during Origin but returned to the field, so will captain the side. 

Eels confirmed team: 

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Isaiah Papali'i
15. Marata Niukore

14. Makahesi Makatoa
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Ky Rodwell
18. Tom Opacic

Eels team news:

Ryan Matterson has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff. Marata Niukore will move into the starting side at lock. 

New Zealand Warriors 22 - 2 Wests Tigers

Sunday 3rd July, Mt Smart Stadium (2pm)

Warriors confirmed team:

14. Chanel Harris-Tavita
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Jesse Arthars
18. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Ronald Volkman
7. Shaun Johnson
10. Jazz Tevaga
9. Wayde Egan
20. Aaron Pene 
4. Euan Aitken 
13. Josh Curran 
12. Tohu Harris

8. Addin Fonua-Blake
15. Bunty Afoa
16. Eliesa Katoa 
17. Bayley Sironen

Warriors team news:

New Zealand finally head back home and will play in front of a sold-out crowd at Mt Smart Stadium. 

Addin Fonua-Blake will come off the bench, with Aaron Pene promoted to the starting side. Tohu Harris has moved to lock, with Euan Aitken and Josh Curran starting on the edge. 

Reece Walsh has been ruled out after returning a positive COVID test. Chanel Harris-Tavita will move to fullback. 

Adam Pompey shifts to the centres to cover for Aitken's move into the backrow, after Jack Murchie was ruled out 24 hours before kick-off. 

Tigers confirmed team: 

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma 
3. Starford To'a
4. James Roberts 
5. Ken Maumalo
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jackson Hastings
16. Alex Seyfarth
9. Fa'amanu Brown
10. Zane Musgrove 
11. Luke Garner
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Joe Ofahenguae

14. Stefano Utoikamanu
15. Adam Doueihi
17. Fonua Pole
20. Austin Dias

Tigers team news:

James Tamou has been ruled out 24 hours prior to kickoff, with Austin Dias joining the bench for his NRL debut. Fonua Pole will also come off the bench for his first game in the top grade. 

The big news is Luke Brooks has held onto his place in the starting side, despite rumours of the returning Adam Doueihi replacing him. 

James Roberts returns from a back injury and starts in the centres, while Fa'amanu Brown is named at hooker ahead of Jacob Liddle.  

Alex Twal suffered a sickening head-knock last week so won't play which brings Stefano Utoikamanu onto the bench. 

St George Illawarra Dragons 12 - 10 Canberra Raiders

Sunday 3rd July, WIN Stadium (4:05pm)

Dragons confirmed team: 

1. Cody Ramsey
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Jack de Belin
9. Andrew McCullough 
10. Blake Lawrie 
11. Jack Bird
12. Jayden Su'A
13. Tariq Sims

14. Moses Mbye 
15. Francis Molo
16. Aaron Woods
17. Michael Molo

Dragons team news:

Anthony Griffin has made no changes to the side after their impressive display against the Bunnies last round.

Ben Hunt struggled after being involved in an awkward tackle during Origin, but he has been ruled fit to play. 

Raiders confirmed team: 

1. Xavier Savage
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matt Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
15. Ryan Sutton

13. Adam Elliott
14. Tom Starling
16. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
17. Corey Horsburgh

Raiders team news:

Jack Wighton will slot back into his five-eighth role after missing Origin II with Covid. His inclusion pushes Matt Frawley into the reserves.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns from a three-week injury layoff to take his place on the bench.