Eastern Suburbs v Gordon

Ben Batger has made three changes to his side that beat West Harbour 31-15 in a relocated match at Woollahra Oval last weekend. 

Waratahs No.9 Teddy Wilson will start his first match of the year for the Beasties, but brother Harry hasn’t been named. Brisbane recruit Cooper Whiteside shifts from wing to fullback, with talented local junior Jack Mossman to start on the wing. 

For Gordon, rookie coach Harry Fehily has made widespread changes to his side after last week’s disappointing loss to Western Sydney. 

Recent Super Rugby debutant and former Two Blues’ hooker Jay Fonokalafi will start his first game for his new club and pack down alongside fellow debutant Oscar Moran. In the backrow, former Marlin Alex Humfrey and former Pirate Prez Tufuga with start alongside Milan Basson. 

In the backs, Ben Pollack will start at flyhalf in place of recruit Wikita Rees-Hatu. 

Eastern Suburbs (1-15)

Faalelei Sione, Moli Sooaemalelagi, Vunipola Fifita, Ben Smith, Harison Mataele, Josh Bokser, Jamie Adamson, George Gibson, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Calum Randle, Fabian Goodall, Mosese Tuipulotu, Jack Mossman, Cooper Whiteside.

Gordon (1-15)

Liam Usher, Jay Fonokalafi, Oscar Moran, Jack Margin, Cameron Wood, Alex Humfrey, Milan Basson, Prez Tufuga, Harry Emery, Ben Pollack, Brandon Quinn, Barrie Karea, Kainoa Gudgeon, Oliver Arcus, Will Kaye.

Northern Suburbs v Eastwood

After giving up a lead against Sydney Uni in round one, Norths coach Zak Beer has welcomed back captain and No.8 Luke Gersekowski for Saturday’s clash against Eastwood in Cowra.

In the backs, Western Force contracted centre Henry O’Donnell is back from Perth and will start at No.12 for the Shoremen.

Despite losing to Manly 31-17 last weekend at TG Milner, first year coach Dave Telfer has stuck with his same starting XV from round one.

Northern Suburbs (1-15)

George Thornton, James Margan, Michael Scott, Saxon Gillies, Tom Smith, Boston Kerapa, Gary Bautz, Luke Gersekowski, Roan Frostwick, Jude Gibbs, Carrick McDonough, Henry O’Donnell, Nathan Russell, Porikapa Tukaki, Matt Ryan.

Eastwood (1-15)

Alex Pappalardo, Lachlan Frean, Dion Yazdani, Jack Parsons, Julian Zissis, Ben Dalton, Ratu Tuisese, Jimmy Hokafonu, Tom Goddard, Harry Snook, Michael Stringer, Angus Blackmore, Reece Tapine, JL Bacon, Lucas Vass.

Sydney Uni v Manly

After upsetting Norths in the opening round, Uni coach Todd Louden has made just one change to his side to play Manly, with Australian U20s and Western Force academy player Ronan Leahy to start on the wing. 

Chris Delooze has made three changes to his side that beat Eastwood in round one. UK backrower Karl Main will start at No.7 and former Sydney Uni forward Mali Manukia will start at No.8 against his old club.

In the backs, Wilson Dulieu replaces Ollie Horne at fullback.

Sydney Uni (1-15)

Paddy Tagg, Ciaran Loh, Bradley Amituanai, Luke Ratcliff, Isaac Rumble, Angus Allen, Sam Allsopp, Isi Naisarani, Theo Strang, Sam Bignold, Ronan Leahy, Eddie Poolman, Sione Taufui, Jack Matthews, Tim Clements.

Manly (1-15)

Neori Nadruku, Aaron Blacklock, Maka Mafileo, Justin Mataele, Rory Bartle, Hunter Ward, Karl Main, Mali Manukia, Ruan Du Plooy, Robbie McIntosh, Byron Sharwood, Angus Bell, Fraser Conway, Fraser Toohey, Wilson Dulieu.

Western Sydney v West Harbour

After an impressive opening round win against Gordon, Sailosi Tagicakibau has made just two changes to his starting XV to play West Harbour with Nikolasi Apikatoa to start at prop and Tovo Faleafa, younger brother of captain Dan Faleafa, to start at No.8. 

The Two Blues impressive backline remains unchanged. 

West Harbour coach Cam Treloar has made changes to his forward pack for the western Sydney derby. 

Raukawa Neems will start at hooker, recruit Nick Brown will start at No.6 and Otto-Louis Wendt will start at No.8. In the backs, Justin Masters will start at inside centre after playing from the bench in round one. 

Western Sydney (1-15)

Kaynan Siteine Tua, David Meki, Nikolasi Apikatoa, Dan Faleafa, Manasa Rokosuka, Marcel Faaofo, Heremoni Nepo, Tovo Faleafa, Rilloy Suesue, Reece Suesue, Tailiki Nadredre, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Nik Vikena, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Christian Papas.

West Harbour (1-15)

Titi Sonny Satuala, Raukawa Neems, Vaotangi Mafi, Jordan Brown, Micah Aish-Gillard, Nick Brown, Toby Adlington, Otto-Louis Wendt, Dion Spice, James Faiva, Vuate Karawalevu, Justin Marsters, Taine Rush, Callum Sirker, Matthew Whelan.

Warringah v Randwick

Warringah (1-15)

Tonga Tangitau, Wes Thomas, Pat La Torraca, Sam Thomson, Dane Terekia, Charlie McKill, Jake Barnabas, Chlayton Frans, Ben Fuhiniu, Coby Miln, Archie Saunders, Tyson Davis, Komiti Tuilagi, Ben Woollett, Ben Marr. 

Randwick (1-15)

Olly Adkins, Ben Sugars, Paulo Leleisiuao, Tom Nowlan, Angus Houston, Sione Misiloi, Joel Ellis, Ben Houston, Tim Sippel, Aiden Moynihan, Will Ngatai, Nick Chan, Jayden Blake, Christian Yassmin, James Hendren.

Hunter v Southern Districts 

Despite getting blown away by Randwick in the second half of their opening round clash in Newcastle last week, Hunter coach Scott Coleman has named an unchanged side to play Southern Districts under lights on the Central Coast on Saturday.

Southern Districts side is yet to be announced.

Hunter (1-15)

Tau Koloamatangi, Hamish Moore, Bo Abra, Ben Wood, Rob Puli’uvea, Elyjah Crosswell, Donny Freeman, Asaeli Lehauli, Nick Murray, Nathan de Thierry, Deon Evans-Ao, Ueta Tufuga, Thomas Watson, Isaac Ulberg, Ethan Morgan.

Southern Districts (1-15)

TBC