Following some surprising round one results, a number of coaches have made changes to their starting sides ahead of round two.

Several Waratahs also return to their club during this weekend’s bye.

Check out all the changes and team news, as well as the team lists below.

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Hunter v Randwick

Hunter will look to start their season with two wins at home when they face Randwick on Good Friday afternoon. Bubba Coleman has made just one change, with Andrew Tuala returning from the Waratahs to start at prop. 

For the Galloping Greens, Will Harrison makes his long awaited return from injury and will start at fullback with Ben Dowling also returning from the Waratahs. 

In the forwards, James French will start at prop and Ben Houston returns at No.8 after a stint in rugby league. Mitch Watts shifts from No.8 to No.6 to make room for Houston. 

Hunter (1-15)

Andrew Tuala, Phil Bradford, Nicholas Dobson, Morgan Inness, Rob Puliúvea, Chlayton Frans, Donny Freeman, Tuitei Asi, Nicholas Murry, Connor Winchester, Isaac Ulberg, Nathan deThierry, Tom Watson, Deon Evans, Dan Fransen.

Randwick (1-15)

Hunter Stewart, Cyrille Cama, James French, Alex Hills , Cormac Daly, Mitch Watts, Alek Dabek, Ben Houston, Conor Tupai, Coby Miln, Ben Dowling, Nick Chan, Zac Carr, Christian Yassmin, Will Harrison.

Warringah v Sydney Uni 

Warringah lock Hugh Margin will miss his side’s Good Friday night clash against Sydney Uni and will be replaced by Sam Thomson who is back on the Northern Beaches after a season in Japan. 

For Sydney Uni, Darcy Breen has been named to start at prop, Zac Von Appen will start at lock during the Waratahs bye week and Papilion Sevele will play No.8.

Warringah (1-15)

Martin Mulhall, Jack Nettleton, Sateki Latu, Sam Thomson, Andrew Davies, Charlie McKill, Alex O’Dell, Richard Clift, Roan Frostwick, Witika Rees-Hatu, Esera Chee-Kam, Dean Blore, Seb Wileman, Mojee Veremalua, Tyson Davis.

Sydney Uni (1-15)

Paddy Tagg, Sam Cantwell, Darcy Breen, Luke Ratcliff, Zac Von Appen, Aiden Wearne, Jack McCalman, Papilion Sevele, Tas Smith, Connor O’Shea, Sepesa Loga-Tarogi, Sione Taufui, Henry Clunies-Ross, Eddy King, Tom Morrison.

Eastwood v Manly

Eastwood welcome back centre Harry Wilson, who starred for NSW A earlier this year against the Brumby Runners and seems due for a big season. Willie Leoso will start at prop and Chris Bell at flyhalf after both men played from the bench in last week’s tight loss to Easts. 

For Manly, Hunter Ward returns fresh off making his Super Rugby debut, with Justin Mataele shifting from No.6 to lock to make room. Zac Barnabus starts at No.7 while former Northland winger Whiria Meltzer is also set to make his Shute Shield debut.

Eastwood (1-15)

Willie Leoso, Ed Craig, Wayne Borsak, Aidan King, Fritz Jahnke-Tavana, Michael Icely, Ratu Tuisese, Sione Tau, Lachie Albert, Chris Bell, Zak Hickey, Enoka Muliufi, Harry Wilson, Sione Hopoate, Blaise Barnes.

Manly (1-15)

Ivan Fepuleai, James Hilterbrand, Neori Nadruku, Justin Mataele, Byron Leach, Hunter Ward, Zac Barnabus, Manaia Koko, Ruan Duplooy, Robbie McIntosh, Whiria Meltzer, Ofa Manuofetoa, Angus Bell, Yool Yool, Ollie Horne.

Eastern Suburbs v West Harbour

Eastern Suburbs coach Simon Kneebone has name one change to the side that beat Eastwood after the full-time siren last week, with Max Patterson to start at fullback. 

West Harbour, also coming off a win, will be without talented winger Senijiale Dawai, with Callum Sirker to start in his place. 

Eastern Suburbs (1-15)

Lewis Ponini, Julian Heaven, Vunipola Fifita, Zane Marolt, Ethan Simpson, Jack Hill, Archie Gavin, Will MacPherson, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Blake Rixon, Logan Bell, Joel Cobb, Jack Mossman, Max Patterson.

West Harbour (1-15)

Sonny Satuala, Raukawa Neems, Callum Quinn, Toby Adlington, Jordon Sharp, Damien Fleming, Max Clementson, Prez Tufuga, Dion Spice, Hunter Hannaford, Josh Brown, Melcolm Kelifi, Taine Rush, Callum Sirker, Justin Marsters.

Northern Suburbs v Southern Districts 

Both Norths and Souths started their seasons with wins in round one. Norths have made two changes to the team that towelled up Sydney Uni, with Hamish Sinclair starting at lock and James Margan replacing Sam Kitchen at hooker.  

Souths have lost Junior Wallaby George Gibson for Saturday’s clash at North Sydney Oval but have named form Exeter Chiefs backrower Archie Hosking in his place at No.7.

Northern Suburbs (1-15)

Jack Brewer, James Margan, Michael Scott, Hamish Sinclair, Declan Carroll, Boston Kerapa, Charlie Jeavons-Fellows, Luke Gersekowski, Nick Duffy, Jude Gibbs, Ratu Tagive, Harry Burey, Henry O’Donnell, Seb Cameron, Reece Mau’u. 

Southern Districts (1-15)

Ezekiel Sopoaga, Dante Tatafu, Tyla Murvai, Phil Potgieter, Julian Zissis, Tupou Sopoaga, Archie Hosking, Angus Allen, Tokahirere Sopoaga, William Thomas, Samuel Tabuatamata, Gavin Wood, Jackson Ropata, Maui Wallace, Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

Western Sydney v Gordon

Both Sailosi Tagicakibau and Billy Melrose have made numerous changes as their sides look for their first wins of the season. 

For the Two Blues, Wiseguy Faiane and Otumaka Mausia have swapped at flyhalf and fullback while former Fijian rugby league international Siti Moceidreke. Faiva Faiva is still 50/50 for Saturday’s match with Kepu Lokotui named to replace him if the winger can’t prove his fitness.

At Gordon, Will Bremner and John Akauola will start at hooker and lock respectively. Ola Tauelangi moves to No.6 while Tom Horan will start at No.7. 

In the backs, Kainoa Gudgeon has been shifted from the wing to outside centre, with Brandon Quinn named to start on the wing. 

Western Sydney (1-15)

Kaynan Siteine-Tua, Jay Fonokalafi, Vili Tauofaga, Irie Papuni, Paula Waqa, Edward Whyte, Tavite Gadeisuva, Jaycob Matiu, Rilloy Suesue, Wiseguy Faiane, Taliki Nadredre, Cardiff Vaega, Siti Moceidreke, Faiva Faiva/Kepu Lokotui, Otumaka Mausia.

Gordon (1-15)

Luatangi Li, Will Bremner, Tristan Fuli, John Akauola, Jack Margin, Ola Tauelangi, Tom Horan, Milan Basson, Harry Emery, Jack McGregor, Brandon Quinn, Barrie Karea, Kainoa Gudgeon, Oliver Arcus, Ben Pollack.