Joseph Tapine is starting at lock for Canberra Raiders, Kodi Nikorima is starting at halfback for Brisbane Broncos and Joseph Manu is starting at centre for Roosters. Get the down-low with a massive #KiwiNRL Encyclopedia.

Dean Whare has re-signed with Penrith Panthers, thus making him a cornerstone in Penrith's young backline.

Te Maire Martin and Benji Marshall went from Aotearoa to Keebra Park High School and then Wests Tigers. Those days are soon to be over though with the Bulldogs sliding on in to take Keebra Park away from the Tigers.

Could Nelson Asofa-Solomona get some revenge against the Sharks? Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's older bro Malakai's named to start on the wing for Penrith as well.

Newcastle Knights will make Wellington's Danny Levi a key figure of their rebuild after extending his contract for a few more years.

Great signs for the Kiwis as Penrith's Maori Panthers are fit and healthy in World Cup year, Penrith just need to suss out Dean Whare's future now.

Corey Harawira-Naera made his debut last week and is named to start again for Penrith. They'll take on Melbourne in a game that could feature eight #KiwiNRL Maori cuzzies.

Ava Seumanufagai and his #KiwiNRL homies at Wests Tigers are rolling through turbulence, while Des Hasler could be leaving the Kiwi Doggies at Belmore.