Some big names have been included in team lists right across the Shute Shield ahead of round three this weekend, headlined by the Two Blues debut of Fijian international Nemani Nadolo.

Check out all the team news, plus all changes from last weekend for this weekend’s six matches below:

Eastwood v Western Sydney

He’s played at some of the biggest rugby stadiums in the world and now Nemani Nadolo will get a taste of TG Milner. The Waratahs recruit will make his Shute Shield return against the Woodies and is one of four changes to a Two Blues’ side that fell short against Gordon. 

Jay Fonokalafi and Irie Papuni return at hooker and lock respectively, while Taliki Nadredre is back on the wing. 

For Eastwood, also winless after two rounds, Ed Craig and Wayne Borsak have been replaced by Max Stewart and Alex Pappalardo in the front row. Nick Russell and Jimmy Hokafonu have been added to the backrow with Michael Icely shifting to lock.

Eastwood (1-15)

Willie Leoso, Max Stewart, Alex Pappalardo, Aidan King, Michael Icely, Nick Russell, Ratu Tuisese, Jimmy Hokafonu, Lachie Albert, Chris Bell, Zak Hickey, Enoka Muliufi, Komiti Tuilagi, Sione Hopoate, Johnny Connolly. 

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, Nemani Nadolo, Cardiff Vaega, Siti Moceidreke, Taliki Nadredre, Otumaka Mausia.

Gordon v Warringah

Waratahs No.9 Harrison Goddard is a chance to return for Gordon for their first home match of the season at Chatswood Oval. Joey Walton returns to the Tahs though and has been replaced Oli Arcus in the Stags’ backline. 

Warringah will welcome back Ben Marr from Aussie 7s duties as they search for their first win of the year. The Rats will be without forwards Sateki Latu and Sam Thomson though, with young prop Pat La Torraca and utility forward Max Girdler set to start in their place. 

Gordon (1-15)

Luatangi Li, Will Bremner, Tristan Fuli, John Akauola, Jack Margin, Ola Taulangi, James Lough, Milan Basson, Harry Emery/Harrison Goddard, Jack McGregor, Brandon Quinn, Barry Karea, Kainoa Gudgeon, Oli Arcus, Ben Pollack.

Warringah (1-15)

Martin Mulhall, Jack Nettleton, Pat La Torraca, Andrew Davies, Max Girdler, Charlie McKill, Alex O’Dell, Richard Clift, Roan Frostwick, Witika Rees-Hatu, Mojee Veremalua, Tyson Davis, Seb Wileman, Esera Chee-Kam, Ben Marr.

Sydney Uni v Hunter

Sydney Uni will be without Zac Von Appen for Saturday’s clash against Hunter, with Ed Scragg set to start for the Students. Mali Manukia, one of a number of young players who impressed in the Australian Club Championship win earlier this year will start at No.8. In the backs Simon Kennewell will start on the wing. 

Hunter will be without captain Rob Puliuvea for the Uni clash with Ngaruhe Jones set to start at lock. Alex Pohla will also start his first match of the season causing a backline reshuffle. Nate de Thierry shifts from No.12 to fullback, Tom Watson from No.13 to No.12 and Dan Fransen from fullback to wing. 

Sydney Uni (1-15)

Paddy Tagg, Sam Cantwell, Darcy Breen, Luke Ratcliff, Ed Scragg, Aiden Wearne, Jack McCalman, Mali Manukia, Tas Smith, Connor O’Shea, Sepesa Loga-Tarogi, Sione Taufui, Henry Clunies-Ross, Simon Kennewell, Tom Morrison.

Hunter (1-15) 

Andrew Tuala, Phillip Bradford, Nicholas Dobson, Morgan Inness, Ngaruhe Jones, Chlayton Frans, Donny Freeman, Tuitei Asi, Nicholas Murray, Connor Winchester, Daniel Fransen, Thomas Watson, Alesana Pohla, Deon Evans-Ao, Nathan de Thierry.

West Harbour v Southern Districts

West Harbour have made two changes to the side that fell just short against Easts last weekend, with promising young prop Siketi Tevao set to start for the Pirates, while in the backs, Taine Rush and Josh Brown have switched at No.12 and No.13. 

Southern Districts have made just one change with Noah Ironside set to start at prop. 

West Harbour (1-15)

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

Southern Districts (1-15)

Ezekiel Sopoaga, Dante Tatafu, Noah Ironside, 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.

Randwick v Northern Suburbs

While Randwick’s side is still to be named, Norths have made just one change with former Randwick forward Saxon Gillies set to start for the Shoremen against his former club at lock.

Randwick (1-15)

Still to be named

Northern Suburbs (1-15)

Jack Brewer, James Margan, Michael Scott, Saxon Gillies, 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.

Manly v Eastern Suburbs

Manly have made just one change to their side for Saturday’s big match against Easts at Manly Oval with Nick Brown set to start at prop. 

For Easts, Teddy Wilson will miss the clash, with AJ Wallington set to start at No.9. Faalelei Sione and Nic Shannon have also been added to the Beasties starting XV. 

Manly (1-15)

Nick Brown, 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 (1-15)

Faalelei Sione, Julian Heaven, Vunipola Fifita, Zane Marolt, Ethan Simpson, Jack Hill, Archie Gavin, Will MacPherson, AJ Wallington, Jack Bowen, Blake Rixon, Logan Bell, Joel Cobb, Nic Shannon, Max Patterson.