Team lists are in ahead of a bumper weekend of Shute Shield action, headlined by the local derby between Randwick and Easts.

Elsewhere, the Wallabies camp and the Waratahs trip to Auckland have also forced a number of changes throughout the Shute Shield sides.

Manly v Northern Suburbs

Hunter Ward will miss Saturday’s big match against Norths at Manly Oval, with another Nick Brown, not the ball playing prop, to replace Ward at No.6. 

At Norths, former Australian Schoolboys captain Luke Gersekowski will miss the match, with Brodie Leber to start at No.8. 

Manly (1-15)

Nick Brown, James Hilterbrand, Maka Mafileo, Justin Mataele, Byron Leach, Nick Brown, Zac Barnabas, Manaia Koko, Ruan Duplooy, Robbie McIntosh, Whiria Meltzer, Ofa Manuofetoa, Angus Bell, Yool Yool, Ollie Horne.

Northern Suburbs (1-15)

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

Randwick v Eastern Suburbs 

Randwick have named 25-year old former Bath lock Mike Etete to make his Shute Shield debut. At 201cm and 120kg, he’ll be hard to miss. Tom Serhon will also start at No.7, as will Jackson Mohi on the wing.

Easts’ coach Simon Kneebone has been forced to make a number of changes to his side. Halves Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen are both out, with Jonny Van der Velde and Max Patterson to start in their place. 

Up front, Lewis Ponini and Josh Smith replace Faaleilei Sione and Julien Heaven in the front row following last week’s loss to Manly. 

Randwick (1-15)

Hunter Stewart, Cyrille Cama, James French, Mike Etete, Cormac Daly, Joel Ellis, Tom Serhon, Ben Houston, Conor Tupai, Coby Miln, Jackson Mohi, Nick Chan, Matias Jensen, Christian Yassmin, Ben Dowling.

Eastern Suburbs (1-15)

Lewis Ponini, Josh Smith, Vuni Fifita, Zane Marolt, Ethan Simpson, Jack Hill, Archie Gavin, Will MacPherson, Jonny Van der Velde, Max Patterson, Blake Rixon, Logan Bell, Ben Foley, Joel Cobb, Nic Shannon.

Hunter v West Harbour

Hunter coach Scott Coleman has made one change to his side that should have beaten Sydney Uni last weekend, with prop Andrew Tuala out and replaced by Isikeli Fukofuka.

West Harbour will be without forwards Sonny Satuala and Raukeem Needs, with Voatangi Mafi and James Curnow to start in the front row, while Kaliova Nacina, one of the biggest hitters in the competition, will start at No.8 after playing from the bench in recent weeks.

Hunter Wildfires (1-15)

Isikeli Fukofuka, Andrew Tuala, Nicholas Dobson, Morgan Inness, Ngaruhe Jones, Chlayton Frans, Donny Freeman, Tuitei Asi, Nicholas Murray, Connor Winchester, Isaac Ulberg, Thomas Watson, Alesana Pohla, Deon Evans-Ao, Nathan de Thierry.

West Harbour (1-15)

Voatangi Mafi, James Curnow, Siketi Tevao, Toby Adlington, Jordon Sharp, Presley Tufuga, Max Clementson, Kaliova Nacina, Dion Spice, Hunter Hannaford, Josefa Vunisa, Melcolm Kelifi, Josh Brown, Callum Sirker, Justin Marsters.

Western Sydney v Sydney Uni

The Two Blues have been forced to make several changes after falling painfully short against Eastwood last week. Tolu Latu has been called up to the Waratahs and will miss the clash against his old club, with Jay Fonokalafi to start at hooker. 

Gun No.7 Tavite Gadeisuva is also out, with McCarthy Cocker to start in the backrow. In the backs, Reece Suesue will start in place of suspended fullback Otu Mausia.

Uni have made just one change with Simon Kennewell to return on the wing.

Western Sydney (1-15)

Kaynan Siteine-Tua, Jay Fonokalafi, Vili Tauofaga, Dane Terekia, Paula Waqa, Irie Papuni, Mcarthy Cocker, Jaycob Matiu, Rilloy Suesue, Reece Suesue, Taliki Nadredre, Cardiff Vaega, Siti Moceidreke, Faiva Faiva, Nik Vikena.

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. 

Southern Districts v Warringah

Souths have made two changes to the forward pack that fell short against West Harbour last week, with George Gibson to return in the No.7 jersey and Alan Fitzgerald to start at lock. 

Warringah have also made a few changes. Sateki Latu is back at prop, while Sam Thomson returns after earning his Super Rugby debut with the Brumbies last week. Sonny Meleisea will also start on the wing. 

Southern Districts (1-15)

Ezekiel Sopoaga, Dante Tatafu, Noah Ironside, Phil Potgieter, Alan Fitzgerald, Tupou Sopoaga, George Gibson, Angus Allen, Tokahirere Sopoaga, Cooper Hansen, Samuel Tabuatamata, Gavin Wood, Jackson Ropata, Maui Wallace, Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

Warringah (1-15)

Sateki Latu, Jack Nettleton, Pat La Torraca, Andrew Davies, Sam Thomson, Charlie McKill, Alex O’Dell, Richard Clift, Roan Frostwick, Witika Rees-Hatu, Sonny Meleisea, Tyson Davis, Seb Wileman, Esera Chee Kam, Ben Marr.

Gordon v Eastwood

Gordon have lost Harrison Goddard for Saturday’s important clash against Eastwood with Harry Emery set to start in his place. Mike Pavlakis will also start on the wing. 

For Eastwood, Michael Icely is out, with Fritz Jahnke-Tavana back at lock. In the backs, Chris Bell moves to fullback, Matt Minogue will start at No.10 and Daniel Ala has been named on the wing, 

Gordon (1-15)

Luatangi Li, Will Bremner, Tristan Fuli, John Akauola, Cam Wood, Ola Taulangi, James Lough/Tom Horan, Milan Basson, Harry Emery, Jack McGregor, Brandon Quinn, Barry Karea , Kainoa Gudgeon, Mike Pavlakis, Ben Pollack.

Eastwood (1-15)

Willie Leoso, Max Stewart, Alex Pappalardo, Fritz Jahnke-Tavana, Aidan King, Nick Russell, Ratu Tuisese, Jimmy Hokafonu, Lachie Albert , Matt Minogue, Daniel Ala, Enoka Muliufi, Komiti Tuilagi, Sione Hopoate, Chris Bell.