See the latest update on the Dyldam Parramatta Eels heading into their Round 20 trip to Townsville to take on the North Queensland Cowboys.

After consulting with their specialists, prop Danny Wicks (shoulder) and lock Anthony Watmough (knee) will both undergo surgery this week ruling them out for the remainder of the 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

They join Richie Fa'aoso (shoulder - indefinite), Peni Terepo (pectoral - season), Kaysa Pritchard (pectoral - season), Beau Champion (knee - season) Kenny Edwards (knee - season) on the long-term injury list for the Blue and Gold.

Five-eighth Corey Norman is expected to miss approximately three matches as he recovers from damage to the posterior cruciate ligament in his knee.