Eastwood v Southern Districts

Former Southern Districts prop James Wayland is back in Australia after a stink in the UK and will start for Eastwood against his old club.

Elsewhere, Eric Tauiliili and Charles Granger have been added to the starting forward pack, while Michael Icely returns after making his Super Rugby debut on a tough night in Auckland last week. 

For the Rebels, Junior Wallabies centre Jackson Ropata will miss the clash. Jayson Brewer has shifted Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens forward to play No.13, with young playmaker Cooper Hansen to start at fullback.

Eastwood (1-15)

Willie Leoso, Max Stewart, James Wayland, Eric Tauiliili, Charles Granger, Nick Russell, Ratu Tuisese, Michael Icely, Lachie Albert, Matt Minogue, Daniel Ala, Enoka Muliufi, Komiti Tuilagi, Sione Hopoate, Chris Bell.

Southern Districts (1-15)

Ezekiel Sopoaga, Dante Tatafu, Noah Ironside, Phil Potgieter, Alan Fitzgerald, Tupou Sopoaga, George Gibson, Archie Hosking, Tokahirere Sopoaga, William Thomas, Samuel Tabuatamata, Gavin Wood, Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Maui Wallace, Cooper Hansen.

Northern Suburbs v Gordon

Norths coach Zak Beer has made just one change to his side that fell short against Manly last week, with Nathan Russell to start at No.13, in place of Junior Wallabies back Henry O’Donnell. 

Gordon will be without Jack McGregor and Ben Pollack for Saturday’s local derby, with Dom Easy and Ben Fitzgerald named in their place. 

In the forwards, Tom Maka and Tom Horan will also start for the Stags. 

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, Nathan Russell, Seb Cameron, Reece Mau’u.

Gordon 1-15

Luatangi Li, Tomas Maka, Tristan Fuli, John Akauola, Ola Taulangi, Tom Horan, James Lough, Milan Basson , Harry Emery, Dom Easy, Brandon Quinn, Barry Karea, Kainoa Gudgeon, Oli Arcus, Ben Fitzgerald.

Sydney Uni v Randwick 

Sydney Uni recruit Jac Lloyd will start his first Shute Shield match at fullback for the Students in place of impressive Junior Wallabies back Tom Morrison. 

The 20-year old has been part of the Bristol Bears academy for the past four seasons and is a Welsh U20s representative. 

Randwick are unchanged following last week’s big win over Easts at Coogee Oval. 

Sydney Uni (1-15)

Paddy Tagg, Sam Cantwell, Darcy Breen, Zac Von Appen, Ed Scragg, Papilion Sevele, Jack McCalman, Hugh Bokenham, Tas Smith, Connor O’Shea, Sepesa Loga-Tarogi, Sione Taufui, Simon Kennewell, Eddy King, Jac Lloyd.

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, Zac Carr, Christian Yassmin, Liam O’Connell.

Western Sydney v Hunter

Fresh off an upset win over Sydney Uni, the Two Blues welcome back gun fullback Otumaka Mausia from suspension. Mausia was close to untouchable in a 50 minute stint against Eastwood before be was controversially red carded. 

Hunter have made three changes to the side that beat West Harbour in Newcastle last week with Faavae Sila and Taufa Kinikini to start at prop and lock respectively and Leon Fukofuka to start at scrumhalf. 

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, Otumaka Mausia.

Hunter (1-15)

Isikeli Fukofuka, Andrew Tuala, Faavae Sila, Taufa Kinikini, Ngaruhe Jones, Chlayton Frans, Donny Freeman, Tuitei Asi, Leon Fukofuka, Connor Winchester, Isaac Ulberg, Thomas Watson, Alesana Pohla, Deon Evans-Ao, Nathan de Thierry.

Warringah v Eastern Suburbs

After disappointing losses last week, both Warringah and Easts have made multiple changes to their starting sides for Saturday’s clash at Rat Park. 

The Rats have dropped young flyhalf Wikita Rees-Hatu, with Ben Marr to start at flyhalf alongside Dean Blore at inside centre. In the forwards, Martin Mulhall will start at prop and Richard Clift returns at No.8.

Easts have named Falelei Sione and Reon Lowery to both start at prop. Former Souths backrower Josh Bokser will start at N0.6. In the backs, Lachie Bradford replaces Max Patterson at flyhalf and Jack Mossman replaces Blake Rixon on the wing. 

Warringah (1-15)

Martin Mulhall, Jack Nettleton, Sateki Latu, Andrew Davies, Sam Thomson, Charlie McKill, Alex O’Dell, Richard Clift, Roan Frostwick, Ben Marr, Sonny Meleisea, Dean Blore, Seb Wileman, Esera Chee-Kam, Tyson Davis.

Eastern Suburbs (1-15)

Lei Sione, Josh Smith, Reon Lowery, Zane Marolt, Ethan Simpson, Josh Bokser, Archie Gavin, Will MacPherson, Jonny Van der Velde, Lachie Bradford, Jack Mossman, Logan Bell, Joel Cobb, Ben Foley, Nic Shannon.

West Harbour v Manly

West Harbour coach Cam Treloar has named Albert Alcock and Cam Betham to start for the Pirates in the front row, while Damien Fleming also returns at No.6. 

In the backs, Justin Masters has been shifted to the wing, with Noah Cooper to start at fullback. 

Manly welcome back Sio Tatola at prop and Hunter Ward in the backrow, while Fraser Conway will start at outside centre.  

West Harbour (1-15)

Voatangi Mafi, Albert Alcock, Cam Betham, Toby Adlington, Presley Tufuga, Damien Fleming, Max Clementson, Kaliova Nacina, Dion Spice, Hunter Hannaford, Justin Marsters, Melcolm Kelifi, Josh Brown, Callum Sirker, Noah Cooper. 

Manly (1-15)

Sio Tatola, James Hilterbrand, Maka Mafileo, Justin Mataele, Byron Leach, Hunter Ward, Zac Barnabas, Manaia Koko, Ruan Duplooy, Robbie McIntosh, Whiria Meltzer, Ofa Manuofetoa, Fraser Conway, Yool Yool, Ollie Horne.