OUR predicted round one teams are being constantly updated as we head into the season start.

In most recent updates:

* THE Storm have confirmed Billy Slater (shoulder, round two) will be replaced at fullback by Cameron Munster, with Brodie Croft to play five-eighth;

* TOHU Harris (foot, round nine) is out long term and will be replaced by Kenny Bromwich on the Melbourne left edge;

* SOUTH Sydney will be without star halfback Adam Reynolds (appendicitis) for the opening month;

* EDRICK Lee’s move from the Raiders to the Sharks creates a wing spot for young gun Nick Cotric;

* NORTH Queensland whiz kid Kalyn Ponga is in line for a wing spot at the Cowboys following the injury to Antonio Winterstein (ankle, round two);

media_camera Kalyn Ponga is eyeing a round one spot. Picture: Wesley Monts

* THE Titans are in crisis ahead of round one. Nathan Peats (shoulder, TBC), Pat Politoni (broken arm, round four), Ryan Simpkins (rib cartilage, round two), John Olive (pectoral, round two), Tyler Cornish (concussion, round one) and Morgan Boyle (concussion, round one) went down in the weekend trial. Jarryd Hayne, Konrad Hurrell, Daniel Sarginson and Kevin Proctor (all knee) are racing the clock for round one, while Agnatius Paasi (shoulder, round two) and David Shillington (shoulder, retired) are out of the season opener;

* SOUTH Sydney young gun Siosifa Talakai has won a centre spot following the injury to Aaron Gray (medial, round 10);

* SUPERCOACHES hope young gun Moses Suli’s great trial performance earns him the left wing spot at the Tigers, which is vacant following the standing down of Tim Simona (disciplinary, indefinite). He faces competition from Jordan Rankin and Justin Hunt;

media_camera Moses Suli is pushing for a round one spot. Picture: Mark Evans

* WESTS Tigers coach Jason Taylor says hooker Matt Ballin (ACL) should be right for round one, but understudy Jacob Liddle (shoulder) may come up just short;

* JOSH McCrone is expected to win the Dragons’ halfback spot ahead of exciting youngster Jai Field;

* SUPERCOACH cheapie Dean Whare was expected to return through reserves, but he has earned a reprieve, scoring a wing spot following an injury to Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (foot, round three). Tyrone Peachey remains at left centre;

* WARRIORS rookie Ata Hingano has bowed out of SuperCoach cheapie contention following news Kieran Foran (disciplinary) will return in round three;

* YOUNG gun Dylan Phythian has all but locked up the Newcastle fullback spot following an impressive final trial;

media_camera Dylan Phythian has a round one spot wrapped up. Picture: Peter Lorimer

* POTENTIAL cheapies Frank Winterstein (starting) and Jarrad Kennedy (bench) are set to score spots in the Manly 17, but Brian Kelly is expected to miss out on a centre spot;

* ISAAC De Gois (rested for final trial) is tipped to score the starting hooker spot at the Eels over SuperCoach cheapies Cameron King and Kaysa Pritchard;

* BILLY Slater (shoulder, indefinite) is out of round one, with Young Tonumaipea set to play fullback and Cameron Munster staying at five-eighth, where he has trained for most of the pre-season in place of Blake Green (Sea Eagles);

* EXPECT UK import Jordan Turner to replace Jarrod Croker (knee, round four) at centre.

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SHARKS V BRONCOS

Thu 02 Mar 2017, 8:05pm, Southern Cross Group Stadium

Sharks: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Gerard Beale 6. James Maloney 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen. Interchange: 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Chris Heighington 17. Sam Tagataese

Notes:

* Reigning Holden Cup Player of the Year Jayden Brailey is set to take the hooker spot of Michael Ennis (retired) after starting the World Club Challenge, with Fa’amanu Brown to provide relief from the bench.

* Valentine Holmes slots into the fullback spot of Ben Barba (French rugby).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Valentine Holmes (hamstring) and Sosaia Feki (knee) missed the WCC but are aiming for round one.

* Recruit Tony Williams (hamstring) is currently sidelined.

Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Jordan Kahu 4. James Roberts 5. David Mead 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Korbin Sims 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Matt Gillett 12. Sam Thaiday 13. Josh McGuire. Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Alex Glenn 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Tevita Pangai Jr

Notes:

* Jordan Kahu is expected to take the goal kicking duties full time from Corey Parker (retired).

* Josh McGuire will slot into Parker’s lock spot, with recruit Korbin Sims (Knights) joining the front row.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Benji Marshall (achilles) missed the WCS but is aiming for round one.

* Tom Opacic (shoulder, indefinite)

media_camera Anthony Milford, Greg Inglis, Johnathan Thurston and Josh Dugan.

BULLDOGS V STORM

Fri 03 Mar 2017, 6pm, Belmore Sports Ground

Bulldogs: 1. Will Hopoate 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Morris 4. Kerrod Holland 5. Brenko Lee 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. James Graham 9. Michael Lichaa 10. Aiden Tolman 11. Josh Jackson 12. Greg Eastwood 13. David Klemmer. Interchange: 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Francis Tualau

Notes:

* Kerrod Holland is favoured to slot into the centre spot of Curtis Rona (rugby).

* Recruit Brenko Lee is tipped for the wing spot of Sam Perrett (retired).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Adam Elliott is yet to return from an off-season injury.

* Richie Kennar is also currently injured.

* Moses Mbye (arm) sent scares through Canterbury camp in the final trial, but has been cleared of serious injury.

Storm: 1. Cameron Munster 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Curtis Scott 4. Will Chambers 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Brodie Croft 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Jordan McLean 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane. Interchange: 14. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 15. Tim Glasby 16. Christian Welch 17. Vincent Leuluai

Notes:

* Billy Slater (shoulder, round two) is replaced at fullback by Cameron Munster, with Brodie Croft to play five-eighth.

* Tohu Harris (foot, round nine) is replaced by Kenny Bromwich on the left edge.

* Felise Kaufusi is tipped to win the right back row spot of Kevin Proctor (Titans).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Billy Slater (shoulder, indefinite) won’t be rushed back.

* Tohu Harris (foot, round nine)

RABBITOHS V TIGERS

Fri 03 Mar 2017, 8:05pm, ANZ Stadium

Rabbitohs: 1. Greg Inglis 2. Bryson Goodwin 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Alex Johnston 6. Cody Walker 7. Luke Kelly 8. George Burgess 9. Robbie Farah, 10. Dave Tyrrell 11. Kyle Turner 12. John Sutton 13. Sam Burgess. Interchange: 14. Tom Burgess 15. Damien Cook 16. Jason Clark 17. Zane Musgrove.

Notes:

* With Adam Reynolds (appendicitis) out, Luke Kelly is expected to win a spot in the halves.

* With Luke Keary (Roosters) gone, Cody Walker will revert to the halves, with Greg Inglis to again play fullback.

* Siosifa Talakai appears to have won a centre spot, with Aaron Gray (medial) injured.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Jack Goisweski (knee) is aiming for round 12.

* Connor Tracey (ACL, indefinite).

* Greg Inglis was rested from the final trial.

* Aaron Gray (medial) is aiming for round 10.

* Adam Reynolds (appendicitis, round five).

Tigers: 1. James Tedesco 2. Jordan Rankin 3. Jamal Idris 4. David Nofoaluma 5. Kevin Naiqama 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Luke Brooks 8. Aaron Woods 9. Matt McIlwrick 10. Sauaso Sue 11. Chris Lawrence 12. Josh Aloiai 13. Elijah Taylor. Interchange: 14. Matt Ballin 15. Ava Seumanufagai 16. Tim Grant 17. JJ Felise

Notes:

* Expect Matt McIlwrick to start at hooker, with Matt Ballin (ACL) to return from injury from the bench.

* Tim Simona (stood down) is set to be replaced by David Nofoaluma at centre, with Jordan Rankin coming onto the wing. Justin Hunt and impressive young gun Moses Suli are also in contention for the wing spot.

* We have recruit Jamal Idris winning a centre spot, with Kevin Naiqama shifting to the wing.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Joel Edwards (concussion) failed to finish the final trial but will be right for round one.

* Halves Luke Brooks (hamstring) and Mitchell Moses (heel) are aiming for round one.

* Hooker Matt Ballin (ACL) is set for round one, but Jacob Liddle (shoulder) is expected to come up just short.

* Tim Simona (indefinite) and Kyle Lovett (round three) are out for disciplinary reasons.

media_camera Jamal Idris is hopeful of a round one spot. Picture: Gregg Porteous

DRAGONS V PANTHERS

Sat 04 Mar 2017, 4:30pm, UOW Jubilee Oval

Dragons: 1. Josh Dugan 2. Nene Macdonald 3. Euan Aitken 4. Taane Milne 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Josh McCrone, 8. Paul Vaughan 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Tariq Sims 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack de Belin. Interchange: 14. Russell Packer 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Jacob Host 17. Luciano Leilua

Notes:

* Josh McCrone is expected to win the halfback spot ahead of exciting youngster Jai Field.

* Big-money recruit Paul Vaughan (Raiders) moves straight into the starting pack, while young gun Luciano Leilua scores a bench spot.

* Recruit Cameron McInnes (Rabbitohs) scores the hooking role following the exit of Mitch Rein (Panthers).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Matt Dufty (hyper-extended knee) is aiming for rounds 2-4.

* Drew Hutchison (ACL) is out for the season.

* Mose Masoe (knee) is out indefinitely.

* Yaw Kiti Glymin (shoulder) has gone for surgery and is out indefinitely.

* Will Matthews (dislocated hip) will miss the bulk of the season.

Panthers: 1. Matt Moylan 2. Dean Whare 3. Waqa Blake 4. Tyrone Peachey 5. Peta Hiku 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Peter Wallace 10. James Tamou 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Trent Merrin. Interchange: 14. Mitch Rein 15. Leilani Latu 16. James Fisher-Harris 17. Moses Leota

Notes:

* Peta Hiku and Dean Whare return from ACL injuries on the wings, with Josh Mansour (ACL) and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (foot, round three) out and Tyrone Peachey remaining at left centre.

* Te Maire Martin (shoulder) will play five-eighth, with Bryce Cartwright reverting to the pack.

* Going on the trial teams, recruit Mitch Rein (Dragons) will offer hooking relief to Peter Wallace.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Josh Mansour (ACL) will miss the bulk of the season.

* Sam McKendry (ACL) won’t play this year.

* Trent Merrin (calf) was rested from the final trial.

* Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (foot) is aiming for round three.

* Sitaleki Akauola (concussion) failed to finish the final trial but will be right for round one.

COWBOYS V RAIDERS

Sat 04 Mar 2017, 7:00pm, 1300SMILES Stadium

Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Kane Linnett 4. Justin O’Neill 5. Kalyn Ponga 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Ben Hampton 15. Coen Hess 16. Sam Hoare 17. John Asiata

Notes:

* Kalyn Ponga is expected to replace Antonio Winterstein (ankle, round three) on the wing.

* Ben Hampton wins a bench utility spot following the exit of Rory Kostjasyn (Knights) and season-ending injury to Josh Chudleigh (knee).

* Scott Bolton (starting) and Sam Hoare (bench) are set to be the big winners from the exits of James Tamou (Panthers) and Ben Hannant (retired).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Josh Chudleigh (ACL, season)

* Kyle Feldt (concussion) failed to finish the final trial but will be right for round one.

* Antonio Winterstein (ankle) is out until round three.

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jordan Turner 4. Joey Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Jeff Lima 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Sia Soliola. Interchange: 14. Adam Clydsdale 15. Joe Tapine 16. Luke Bateman 17. Clay Priest

Notes:

* Expect UK import Jordan Turner to replace Jarrod Croker (knee, round four) at centre.

* Nick Cotric is favourite for the left wing spot of Edrick Lee (Sharks).

* Junior Paulo (disciplinary) has been banned for round one, with Jeff Lima (starting) and Clay Priest (added to bench) the big winners.

* Adam Clydsdale scores the bench hooker spot, with Kurt Baptiste (achilles) out indefinitely.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Dave Taylor (ankle) pulled out of the final trial.

* Joey Leilua (groin) will be fit for round one.

* Kato Ottio (ACL) will miss a large chunk of the season.

* Lachlan Croker (ACL) is out indefinitely.

* Jarrod Croker (knee) is aiming for round four after dislocating his kneecap in the All Stars.

* Junior Paulo (disciplinary) has been banned for round one.

* Kurt Baptiste (achilles) is out indefinitely.

media_camera Kurt Baptiste has an achilles injury.

TITANS V ROOSTERS

Sat 04 Mar 2017, 9:00pm, Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: 1. Jarryd Hayne 2. Anthony Don 3. Konrad Hurrell 4. Daniel Sarginson 5. Nathan Davis 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Ryan James 9. Tyrone Roberts 10. Leivaha Pulu 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Chris McQueen 13. Jarrod Wallace. Interchange: 14. Nathaniel Peteru 15. Paterika Vaivai 16. Morgan Boyle 17. Tyler Cornish

Notes:

* Tyrone Roberts is tipped to start the year at hooker, with first-choice rakes Nathan Peats (shoulder) and Pat Politoni (broken arm) to miss the start of the season.

* Daniel Sarginson and Nathan Davis make the backline following the exits of Josh Hoffman (Eels), Nene Macdonald (Dragons) and David Mead (Broncos), while Jarryd Hayne is confirmed to play fullback.

* Kane Elgey (ACL) returns from injury as halves partner to Ashley Taylor.

* Recruits Jarrod Wallace (Broncos) and Kevin Proctor (Storm) score starting spots following the exits of Greg Bird (retired) and Luke Douglas (St Helens).

* Fringe first graders Nathaniel Peteru, Leivaha Pulu, Paterika Vaivai and Morgan Boyle are set to make the 17 following the absences of Agnatius Paasi (shoulder, round three), David Shillington (shoulder, retired) and Ryan Simpkins (rib cartilage, TBC).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Jarryd Hayne, Konrad Hurrell, Daniel Sarginson and Kevin Proctor (all knee) are on track for round one following off-season injuries. Sarginson is in the most doubt of the quartet.

* Agnatius Paasi (shoulder) is aiming for round two.

* David Shillington (shoulder) has been forced to retire.

* Nathan Peats (shoulder, TBC) will miss round one.

* Pat Politoni (broken arm, round four)

* Ryan Simpkins (rib cartilage, round two)

* John Olive (pectoral, round two)

* Tyler Cornish (concussion, round one)

* Morgan Boyle (concussion, round one)

Roosters: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Blake Ferguson 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Dylan Napa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Isaac Liu. Interchange: 14. Connor Watson 15. Aidan Guerra 16. Kane Evans 17. Paul Carter

Notes:

* Recruit Michael Gordon (Eels) will play fullback, with Latrell Mitchell at left centre.

* Recruit Luke Keary (Rabbitohs) slots straight in at five-eighth.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Sio Siua Taukeiaho (ACL) will miss a large chunk of the season.

* Nat Butcher (shoulder) had off-season surgery and will likely miss the start of the year.

* Speedsters Joseph Manu (knee) and Bernard Lewis (groin) will miss the start of the season.

* Boyd Cordner and Mitchell Pearce were rested from the final trial as they battle niggles.

media_camera Sio Siua Taukeiaho has an ACL injury. Picture: Gregg Porteous

WARRIORS V KNIGHTS

Sun 05 Mar 2017, 2:00pm, Mt Smart Stadium

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Tuimoala Lolohea 3. David Fusitu’a 4. Solomone Kata 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Ata Hingano 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Issac Luke 10. Sam Lisone 11. Ryan Hoffman 12. Bodene Thompson 13. Simon Mannering. Interchange: 14. Albert Vete 15. James Gavet 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Blake Ayshford

Notes:

* Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (ACL) returns at fullback.

* Ata Hingano is confirmed to play five-eighth in place of Kieran Foran (disciplinary, round three), with Tuimoala Lolohea to play wing.

* Sam Lisone is set to score a starting prop spot following the injury to Ben Matulino (knee, round five).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Bodene Thompson (ankle) is racing the clock for round one.

* Ryan Hoffman (foot, round one) failed to finish the final trial. There are fears he could be out long-term.

* Charlie Gubb (neck) will be sent for precautionary x-rays following a mishap in the final trial.

* Manu Vatuvei (knee) missed the final trial but is on track for round one.

* Ben Matulino (knee) is out indefinitely after suffering a post-surgery infection.

* Kieran Foran (disciplinary) is banned from returning until round three.

Knights: 1. Dylan Phythian 2. Nathan Ross 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Ken Sio 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Josh Starling 9. Danny Levi 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Mitch Barnett. Interchange: 14. Tyler Randell 15. Luke Yates 16. Anthony Tupou 17. Jack Stockwell

Notes:

* Brock Lamb slots in at five-eighth for Jarrod Mullen (drugs ban)

* Young gun Dylan Phythian has all but locked up the fullback spot following an impressive final trial.

* Super League recruit Ken Sio joins the backline.

* Recruits Josh Starling, Jamie Buhrer and Anthony Tupou are new faces in a pack missing Korbin Sims (Broncos), Robbie Rochow (Rabbitohs) and Jeremy Smith (retired).

Injuries/suspensions:

* Pauli Pauli (hip) is aiming for round eight.

* Rory Kostjasyn (throat) will miss the first six weeks.

* UK recruit Joe Wardle (knee) is recovering from surgery and should be fit for the season start, but may be eased back through reserve grade.

* Jarrod Mullen is facing a four year drugs ban.

SEA EAGLES V EELS

Sun 05 Mar 2017, 4:00pm, Brookvale Oval

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Matthew Wright 4. Dylan Walker 5. Akuila Uate 6. Blake Green 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Brenton Lawrence 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Frank Winterstein 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Addin Fonua-Blake 16. Jarrad Kennedy 17. Nate Myles

Notes:

* Star recruit Blake Green slots in at five-eighth, with Apisai Koroisau to play hooker and Matt Parcell (Leeds) released.

* Dylan Walker replaces Jamie Lyon (retired) at right centre.

* Matthew Wright is favoured to win the centre spot of Steve Matai (expected to retire), but he faces competition from Jono Wright and Brian Kelly.

* How Manly’s forward pack will look for round one is anyone’s guess given high player turnover, but we have Addin Fonua-Blake, Curtis Sironen, Frank Winterstein and Jarrad Kennedy earning spots following the exits of Jamie Buhrer, Siosaia Vave, Josh Starling, Feleti Mateo, Blake Leary, Luke Burgess, Nathan Green and Tom Symonds.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Darcy Lussick (wrist) will miss the first five games.

* Brett Stewart (knee) and Steve Matai (neck) have been forced into medical retirement.

* Matthew Wright (fractured hand) should be right for the start of the season.

Eels: 1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Josh Hoffman 6. Clinton Gutherson 7. Corey Norman 8. Tim Mannah 9. Isaac De Gois 10. Suaia Matagi 11. Manu Ma’u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Beau Scott. Interchange: 14. Nathan Brown 15. Kenny Edwards 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Frank Pritchard

Notes:

* Beau Scott will play in the middle, with Tepai Moeroa to be unleashed on the right edge.

* Clinton Gutherson will play five-eighth following the exit of Kieran Foran (Warriors).

* Bevan French takes the fullback spot of Michael Gordon (Roosters), with recruit Josh Hoffman (Titans) slotting in on the wing.

* Isaac De Gois was rested from the final trial and is set to slot in at hooker, with coach Brad Arthur claiming he would prefer an 80 minute rake to rotate four big-men on the bench.

* Recruits Nathan Brown (Rabbitohs), Suaia Matagi (Panthers) and Frank Pritchard (Hull FC) add serious size and aggression to the pack.

Injuries/suspensions:

* Corey Norman (hamstring) missed the final trial but is on track for round one.

* Semi Radradra and Kenny Edwards both have impending court dates on domestic violence charges.

* Peni Terepo (disciplinary) will miss first three rounds due to drink driving.

* Greg Leleisiuao (ACL, round 12)

* Cody Nelson (calf) and Siosaia Vave (shoulder) are aiming for round two.

* Kirisome Auva’a (suspension) will miss the season opener.

* Will Smith (knee) is still recovering from surgery and will miss the first two months.

* Isaac De Gois was rested from the final trial.

* John Folau (wrist, round three)

Originally published as UPDATE: NRL predicted teams, Tohu out