State of Origin is officially in the rear-view mirror, with seven massive rounds remaining in the NRL regular season and plenty of finals spots up for grabs.
South Sydney and Brisbane did battle on Friday night in a blockbuster clash with huge top-four implications, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious.
At the bottom of the table, wooden spoon contenders St George Illawarra and Wests Tigers squared off on Thursday night, while the high-flying Warriors won a golden point thriller over Canberra.
Check out all the team news for Round 21 below.
CRONULLA SHARKS vs MANLY SEA EAGLES
Sunday 23rd July, Shark Park (4.05pm)
Sharks confirmed team:
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Connor Tracey
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Oregon Kaufusi
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Jesse Colquhuon
13. Dale Finucane
14. Cameron McInnes
16. Jack Williams
17. Tom Hazelton
20. Royce Hunt
18. Kayal Iro
Sharks team news:
Matt Moylan has been axed in favour of Braydon Trindall, while Siosifa Talakai has been dropped and Connor Tracey starts at centre following a poor Round 20 performance against the Warriors. Royce Hunt is the late inclusion on the bench after initially being named among the reserves.
Timely boost for Cronulla with captain Dale Finucane (suspension) returning at lock which pushes Cam McInnes back to the bench.
Teig Wilton (knee) and Wade Graham (toe) are both set for a stint on the sidelines, which sees Jesse Colquhuon move into the starting side.
Sea Eagles confirmed team:
1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Dean Matterson
15. Aaron Woods
16. Sean Keppie
17. Matt Lodge
22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Sea Eagles team news:
Matt Lodge will make his first appearance for his new club off the bench, while Sean Keppie also earns a recall into the 17.
Toafofoa Sipley and Ethan Bullemor drop to the reserves, while Ben Trbojevic and Karl Lawton are still sidelined with injuries.
NRL RESULTS ROUND 21:
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 18 - 14 WESTS TIGERS
Thursday 20th July, WIN Stadium (7.50pm)
Dragons confirmed team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Billy Burns
12. Dan Russell
13. Jack de Belin
14. Moses Mbye
15. Michael Molo
16. Toby Couchman
17. Jack Bird
18. Zane Musgrove
Dragons team news:
Ben Hunt returns from Origin duties and will start in the halves with Talatau Amone after Jayden Sullivan (hamstring) was ruled out for the rest of the season along with Jaydn Su'A (shoulder).
Jack Bird (knee) is back from injury but has been named on the bench with Dan Russell starting on an edge with Billy Burns.
Zac Lomax showed some good signs in limited time at fullback in Round 19 but has slotted back into the centres due to the return of Tyrell Sloan (calf).
Jacob Liddle (head knock) has been named at hooker, with Moses Mbye on the bench.
Tigers confirmed team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To'a
4. Tommy Talau
5. Junior Tupou
6. Daine Laurie
7. Brandon Wakeham
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
15. Fonua Pole
14. Tallyn Da Silva
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Alex Twal
18. Aitasi James
21. Asu Kepaoa
Tigers team news:
David Nofoaluma and Daine Laurie have recovered from injury and have been included in the backline.
Will Smith drops to the reserves while Jake Simpkin also misses out with teenager Tallyn de Silva preferred on the bench.
Fonua Pole had initially dropped out of the side 24 hours prior to kick off with Aitasi James being elevated from 18th man. However, Pole was a late addition after Shawn Blore was injured in the warmup.
Luke Brooks (hamstring) is at least another week away from returning.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 21 - 20 CANBERRA RAIDERS
Friday 21st July, Go Media Stadium (6pm)
Warriors confirmed 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
15. Mitch Barnett
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris
14. Dylan Walker
10. Bunty Afoa
18. Bayley Sironen
20. Josh Curran
17. Freddy Lussick
Warriors team news:
Marata Niukore (suspension) and Bunty Afoa (head knock) both return and take their places in the 17.
Andrew Webster has made some changes to his bench with Bayley Sironen and Josh Curran added to it at the expense of Tom Ale and Freddy Lussick.
Raiders confirmed team:
1. Sebastian Kris
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Jarrod Croker
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papali'i
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Ata Mariota
18. Matt Frawley
Raiders team news:
Josh Papalii (hamstring) and Pasami Saulo (head knock) both return for Canberra, while Corey Horsburgh will be back on deck from State of Origin duties.
Matt Frawley drops to 18th man, while Peter Hola and Trey Mooney have also dropped out.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 20 - 36 BRISBANE BRONCOS
Friday 21st July, Sunshine Coast Stadium (8pm)
Rabbitohs confirmed team:
14. Blake Taaffe
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
10. Hame Sele
9. Damien Cook
16. Tom Burgess
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Cameron Murray
15. Siliva Havili
17. Jacob Host
19. Tallis Duncan
21. Davvy Moale
18. Jed Cartwright
Rabbitohs team news:
South Sydney were set to receive a major boost with Latrell Mitchell returning from injury. However, the fullback has been cut from the side with Jason Demetriou saying he will return in Round 22 instead.
In better news for the Bunnies, Jai Arrow (ankle) and Campbell Graham (sternum) will return from their injury problems.
Meanwhile, Damien Cook, Cody Walker, Keaon Koloamatangi and Cameron Murray will all be back from State of Origin duties, while back-rower Jacob Host will return from suspension.
Broncos confirmed team:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Jesse Arthars
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Keenan Palasia
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
13. Patrick Carrigan
17. Martin Taupau
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Corey Jensen
16. Kobe Hetherington
20. Xavier Willison
18. Deine Mariner
Broncos team news:
Adam Reynolds (wrist) is in doubt for the Broncos but has been named.
Reece Walsh (suspension) and Payne Haas (ankle) will return this weekend, while Patrick Carrigan is also back on deck after being rested after Origin III.
Tom Flegler (foot) is another week away from a return.
GOLD COAST TITANS 18 - 36 SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Saturday 22nd July, Cbus Super Stadium (3pm)
Titans confirmed team:
1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
15. Chris Randall
11. David Fifita
12. Klese Haas
13. Erin Clark
10. Isaac Liu
14. Jayden Campbell
16. Joe Stimson
18. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
17. Jacob Alick
Titans team news:
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will miss three games due to suspension, with Isaac Liu shifting to prop to cover the captain's absence and Erin Clark starting at lock.
AJ Brimson was rested following State of Origin but is back in the No.1 jersey this weekend, pushing Jayden Campbell to the bench.
Joe Stimson is back on deck after missing the loss to the Eels with a head knock.
Chris Randall is a late switch forcing Issac Liu to the bench whilst Izzac Fa'asuamaleaui has moved from the 18th man to the interchange bench for Jacob Alick.
Roosters confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Joseph Manu
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Sandon Smith
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
14. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
12. Nat Butcher
15. Egan Butcher
13. Nathan Brown
9. Jake Turpin
16. Siua Wong
17. Terrell May
22. Fletcher Baker
18. Corey Allan
Roosters team news:
James Tedesco will return at fullback after being rested in Round 20, with Joseph Manu shifting to the centres and Junior Pauga dropping out of the side.
Terrell May was impressive in NSW Cup and has earned a spot on the bench, with Naufahu Whyte (knee) ruled out with an MCL injury.
Brandon Smith will start the game after being switched with Jake Turpin an hour prior to kickoff.
Victor Radley has been omitted from the starting lineup due to hamstring tightness with Egan Butcher replacing him and Fletcher Baker added to the interchange bench.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 26 - 18 MELBOURNE STORM
Saturday 22nd July, McDonald Jones Stadium (5.30pm)
Knights confirmed team:
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Adam Elliott
14. Kurt Mann
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Mathew Croker
20. Brodie Jones
Knights team news:
Just the one change for the Knights following their win over the Tigers with Dane Gagai (foot) returning in the centres, pushing Enari Tuala out of the side.
Storm confirmed team:
1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
13. Josh King
15. Tom Eisenhuth
16. Tariq Sims
17. Alec MacDonald
18. Bronson Garlick
14. Tyran Wishart
Storm team news:
No changes for Craig Bellamy's side following their Round 20 victory over the Roosters.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 24 - 16 PARRAMATTA EELS
Saturday 22nd July, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (7.35pm)
Cowboys confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Semi Valemei
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. Luciano Leilua
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
16. Jason Taumalolo
17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
19. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Cowboys team news:
No changes for the Cowboys following their gritty Round 20 victory over Manly.
Heilum Luki (facial injury) is still another week or two away from returning to the lineup.
Eels confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
5. Sean Russell
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
20. Waqa Blake
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Ofahiki Ogden
9. Brendan Hands
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Luca Moretti
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Andrew Davey
17. Ryan Matterson
19. Makahesi Makatoa
Eels team news:
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been sidelined with a lengthy suspension, so Ofahiki Ogden takes his spot in the front row. Maika Sivo has also been suspended and will be replaced by Waqa Blake on the wing.
Wiremu Greig (foot) remains at least another week away from returning, while Dylan Brown has two games remaining on his suspension.
PENRITH PANTHERS 44 - 18 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Sunday 23rd July, BlueBet Stadium (2pm)
Panthers confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
22. 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. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Soni Luke
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Luke Garner
18. Jack Cogger
Panthers team news:
Late change for the Panthers, with star centre Izack Tago (leg) ruled out with a minor injury and Tyrone Peachey coming into the starting lineup.
Major boost for the reigning premiers, with star halfback Nathan Cleary (hamstring) set to return from injury and replace Jack Cogger in the No.7 jumper.
Penrith will also welcome back five players from State of Origin duties, with Stephen Crichton, Brian To'o, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo all back on deck.
Cogger drops to the reserves along with the likes of Jaeman Salmon and Tyrone Peachey while Zac Hosking misses out altogether with Luke Garner named on the bench.
Bulldogs confirmed team:
20. Hayze Perham
2. Blake Wilson
3. Jacob Kiraz
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Matt Burton
1. Jake Averillo
8. Max King
7. Kyle Flanagan
10. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
16. Tevita Pangai Junior
17. Jayden Okunbor
13. Corey Waddell
9. Reed Mahoney
14. Harrison Edwards
15. Kurtis Morrin
19. Sam Hughes
11. Jackson Topine
Bulldogs team news:
Plenty of late changes for Canterbury an hour prior to kickoff. Kyle Flanagan will move to hooker, Reed Mahoney drops to the bench, Hayze Perham earns a recall at fullback and Jake Averillo shifts to halfback. Jacob Preston and Jackson Topine have been left out, with Tevita Pangai Junior and Jayden Okunbor promoted to the starting lineup.
A big blow for the Dogs with Viliame Kikau (pectoral) and Josh Addo-Carr dropping out of the extended squad after reports that they could both return from injury this weekend.
Kyle Flanagan has been named at halfback with Toby Sexton (head knock) ruled out, while Braidon Burns' absence is offset by the return of Paul Alamoti in the centres.
