Panthers vs Rabbitohs

Panthers: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Suaia Matagi, Sitaleki Akauola, Moses Leota (Ton).

Rabbitohs: Patrice Siolo.

Doc's Word: Keep an eye on Suaia Matagi at lock as he's got all the skills to do a good job and his physical presence will be crucial against the Rabbitohs.

Knights vs Dragons

Knights: Sam Mataora (Cook Is), Danny Levi, Jeremy Smith.

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

Doc's Word: As the season goes on, Benji Marshall's contribution to the Dragons becomes more and more interesting as he still has an uncertain future. The Knights will give him time and space to create.

Sharks vs Warriors

Sharks: Sosaia Feki (Ton), Gerard Beale, Sam Tagataese (Sam).

Warriors: Tuimoala Lolohea, David Fusitua (Ton), Solomone Kata (Ton), Ken Maumalo, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke, Albert Vete (Ton), Bodene Thompson, Simon Mannering, Nathaniel Roache, Sam Lisone (Sam) Ben Matulino, Charlie Gubb, Ata Hingano (Ton), Toafofoa Sipley.

Doc's Word: Shaun Johnson's battling that leg injury and I'm pretty keen to see Ata Hingano get an opportunity. It wouldn't be ideal for this game but watch out.

Bulldogs vs Broncos

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

Broncos: Adam Blair, Kodi Nikorima.

Doc's Word: No kiwi lads in the Broncos starting 13? What's doing!?

Titans vs Raiders

Titans: Josh Hoffman, Eddy Pettybourne, Leivaha Pulu, Agnatius Paasi (Ton).

Raiders: Jordan Rapana (Cook Is), Iosia Soliola, Joseph Tapine.

Doc's Word: Get excited to see Agnatius Paasi and Joseph Tapine up against each other through the middle.

Storm vs Tigers

Storm: Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor, Tohu Harris, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Kenny Bromwich.

Tigers: Dene Halatau, Sauaso Sue (Sam) Josh Aloiai, Elijah Taylor, Ava Seumanufagai, Michael Chee Kam.

Doc's Word: All about the kiwi forwards here, you've got two forward packs full of power and skill which will make this a fun mini show in the game.

Cowboys vs Sea Eagles

Cowboys: Antonio Winterstein (Sam), Jason Taumalolo.

Sea Eagles: Mathew Wright (Sam), Martin Taupau, Lewis Brown.

Doc's Word: Leading all the funky battles of kiwi forwards this weekend will be Jason Taumalolo vs Martin Taupau. I reckon this is the best kiwi battle in the NRL right now and we should be thankful that it will go down on a Monday night, after the Game Of Thrones season finale.