Broncos vs Tigers

Broncos: Jordan Kahu, Adam Blair, Alex Glenn, Herman Ese'ese, Kodi Nikorima.

Tigers: Tim Simona (Sam), Dene Halatau, Ava Seumanufagai, Elijah Taylor, Sauaso Sue (Sam), Michael Chee-Kam.

Doc's Word: Jordan Kahu slides to fullback to replace Darius Boyd and with Anthony Milford and Ben Hunt not required for Origin, I'm intrigued about Kahu's combination with his two halves.

Dragons vs Cowboys

Dragons: Jason Nightingale, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Benji Marshall, Leeson Ah Mau, Russell Packer, Siliva Havili.

Cowboys: Antonio Winterstein (Sam), Jason Taumalolo, Jahrome Hughes.

Doc's Word: Another kiwi lad sliding into fullback is Jason Nightingale, who replaces Josh Dugan at the back. Nightingale is fairly similar to Dugan as he's a runner of the footy first and foremost so we could be treated to classic Nightingale.

Raiders vs Bulldogs

Raiders: Jordan Rapana, Iosia Soliola, Jeff Lima, Joseph Tapine.

Bulldogs: Curtis Rona, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Sam Kasiano (Sam).

Doc's Word: Canberra's kiwi veteran crew are back in action with Iosia Soliola slotting back into the starting line up, Raymond Faitala-Mariner also gets a start on the edge for the Doggies.

Knights vs Eels

Knights: Danny Levi, Jeremy Smith, David Bhana.

Eels: Brad Takairangi, Manu Ma'u, Peni Terepo, Kenny Edwards.

Doc's Word: Kenny Edwards has had to take on a lesser role in recent weeks, look for him to keep adding plenty of impact off the bench.