Norths and Manly will play under the big lights of Allianz Stadium on Friday evening before the Waratahs v Reds clash. 

Elsewhere, Sydney Uni and Easts meet on Ladies Day at Camperdown, Randwick play Western Sydney, Warringah host Gordon, Southern Districts take on Eastwood and West Harbour play Hunter. 

Northern Suburbs v Manly

Norths were forced to split the points in a 28-all draw against Warringah at North Sydney Oval but welcome back some troops for Friday nights match at Allianz Stadium. 

The Shoremen welcome back props George Thornton and Michael Scott after both played with the Waratahs last weekend, while Boston Kerapa is back in the starting XV at lock. 

Manly have made just one change to the side that beat Randwick at Manly Oval last week, with Ruan Du Plooy to start at No.9. 

Northern Suburbs (1-15)

George Thornton, James Margan, Michael Scott, Boston Kerapa, Tom Smith, Ed Timpson, Charlie Jeavons-Fellows, Luke Gersekowski, Roan Frostwick, Jude Gibbs, Carrick McDonough, Harry Burey, Luke Ryan, Seb Cameron, Matt Ryan.

Manly (1-15)

Neori Nadruku, Aaron Blacklock, Maka Mafileo, Justin Mataele, Ethan Cutler, Hunter Ward, Mali Manukia, Ben Gleeson, Ruan Du Plooy, Brendan Owen, Fraser Toohey, Ollie Cummins, Byron Sharwood, Wilson Dulieu, Ollie Horne.

Sydney Uni v Eastern Suburbs 

19-year old Waratahs Academy forward Eamon Doyle will make his Shute Shield run-on debut for Sydney Uni at lock against Easts on Ladies Day. Elsewhere, Isi Naisarani hasn’t been named, with Sam Allsopp returning to the Students’ backrow. 

Easts have made two changes to the side that beat Hunter in Newcastle last week, with Moli Sooaemalelagi to start at hooker and Lachie Bradford to play flyhalf. 

Sydney Uni (1-15)

George Patten, Ciaran Loh, Sione Harris, Eamon Doyle, Ilan Evans, Angus Allen, Sam Allsopp, Jack McCalman, Hwi Sharples, Henry James, Jack Matthews, Eddie Poolman, Henry Clunies-Ross , George Clark, Sam Bignold.

Eastern Suburbs (1-15)

Faalelei Sione, Moli Sooaemalelagi, Reon Lowery, Josh Bokser, Harison Mataele, Jamie Adamson, Archie Gavin, George Gibson, Seb Strang, Lachie Bradford, Calum Randle, Mosese Tuipulotu, Harry Wilson, Cooper Whiteside, Luke Glen.

Randwick v Western Sydney

Both Randwick and Western Sydney will look to bounce back from disappointing losses last week when they meet at Coogee on Saturday. 

Steve Hoiles has made three changes to his forward pack, with Hunter Stewart to start at prop, Jamie Rickward at lock and Matt Stead at flanker. In the backs, Joe Browning will start on the wing in place of Triston Reilly, who returns to the Waratahs. 

The Two Blues have made just two changes, with skipper Dan Faleafa set to start at lock and Heremoni Nepo returning at No.7.

Randwick (1-15)

Olly Adkins, Louis Robinson, Hunter Stewart, Jamie Rickward, Angus Houston, Joel Ellis, Matt Stead, Ben Houston, Tim Sippel, Andrew Deegan, Joe Browning, Zac Carr, Jayden Blake, Christian Yassmin, James Hendren.

Western Sydney (1-15)

Kaynan Siteine Tua, David Meki, Airi Hunt, Paula Waqa, Dan Faleafa, Marcel Faaofo, Heremoni Nepo, Tovo Faleafa, Rilloy Suesue, Reece Suesue, Tailiki Nadredre, Abel Magalogo, Danny Silivelio, Nik Vikena, Christian Papas.

Warringah v Gordon 

After playing from the bench in recent weeks, Rats skipper Ben Marr will start at fullback against Gordon. Harvey Elms shifts to the wing to make room for Marr. 

In the forwards, Jayden Lynch and Wayne Borsak will both start in the front row and Dane Tereki returns at lock. 

Gordon were disappointing against Southern Districts last week but found a way to win. Ben Kafer will start at flyhalf for the Stags, with Ben Pollack shifting back to fullback and James Armstrong set to start at outside centre. 

In the forwards, prop Liam Usher and locks Jack Margin and John Akau’ola-Laula all return to the starting side. 

Warringah (1-15)

Jayden Lynch, Wes Thomas, Wayne Borsak, Sam Thomson, Dane Terekia, Charlie McKill, Zac Barnabas, Chlayton Frans, Ben Fuhiniu, Coby Miln, Harvey Elms, Tyson Davis, Conor Hickey, Archie Saunders, Ben Marr.

Gordon (1-15)

Liam Usher, Will Bremner, Tristan Fuli, Jack Margin, John Akau’ola-Laula, Tom Horan, Milan Basson, Harry Holland, Joe Snow, Ben Kafer, Brandon Quinn, Barrie Karea, James Armstrong, Oliver Arcus, Ben Pollack.

Southern Districts v Eastwood

Both Southern Districts and Eastwood need to win on Saturday to remain within striking distance of the top six. 

Souths have made three changes to their forward pack with Sam Lindsay and Noah Ironside to start in the front row and Alan Fitzgerald returning in the backrow. 

For Eastwood, in-form flyhalf Matt Minogue will miss the trip to Forshaw with Blaise Barnes to start in the No.10 jersey. 

Southern Districts (1-15)

Sam Lindsay, James Douglas, Noah Ironside, Phil Potgieter, Jake Douglas, Kaylam Tytherleigh, Alan Fitzgerald, Will Burns, Liam Blyde, Tom Smith, Oscar Schmidt-Uili, Lumafale Lualua, Brackin Karauria-Henry, Declan Mulcahy, Isaac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

Eastwood (1-15)

Salesi Ma’umalanga, Iain Carmichael, Will Goddard, Jack Parsons, Aidan King , Ben Dalton, Harry Turner, Jimmy Hokafonu, Josh Hickey, Blaise Barnes, James McGregor, Michael Stringer, Reece Tapine, JL Bacon, Lucas Vass.

West Harbour v Hunter

After falling short against Sydney Uni last week, Pirates coach Cam Treloar has made widespread changes to his starting side. 

Fullback Vuate Karawalevu returns from the Waratahs, while James Faiva will also start at inside centre. 

In the forwards, Oisin Michel, Bradley Burton and Vaotangi Mafi will start in the front row, Otto-Louis Wendt returns at lock and Theo Tanda will start at No.6. 

Hunter were also disappointing last week in a home loss to Easts. Scott Coleman has named Sam Tufuga to start at prop, Tiueti Asi at No.8, Isaac Montoisy at No.9 and Frankie Nowell on the wing. 

West Harbour (1-15)

Oisin Michel, Bradley Burton, Vaotangi Mafi, Liam Lord, Otto-Louis Wendt, Theo Tanda, Damien Fleming, Sione Tau, Drew Sellers, Hunter Hannaford, Callum Sirker, James Faiva, Matthew Whelan, Justin Marsters, Vuate Karawalevu.

Hunter (1-15)

Bo Abra, Andrew Tuala, Sam Tufuga, George Noa, Rob Puli’uvea, Elyjah Crosswell, Donny Freeman, Tiueti Asi, Isaac Montoisy, Ethan Morgan, Veni Vahai, Ueta Tufuga, Thomas Watson, Frankie Nowell, Nathan deThierry.