We're already into round eight in another increasingly tight Shute Shield competition. Norths take on Easts in the match of the round, while the Sydney Uni v Gordon clash will also be worth keeping an eye on.

Check out all the team news ahead of round eight this weekend.

Northern Suburbs v Eastern Suburbs

Gun No.10s Jude Gibbs and Jack Bowen will both miss Saturday’s clash between Norths and Easts as both sides look to bounce back from disappointing losses in round 7.

James Margan (hooker) and Declan Carroll (lock) will both start for Norths with Harry Burey to start at No.10.

For Easts, Max Patterson replaces Bowen, while Blake Rixon will start on the wing.

Northern Suburbs (1-15)