NRL round 12 team lists: Origin chaos forces widespread changes; Luke Metcalf's absence continues despite Warriors injury

State of Origin has wreaked havoc across the NRL for round 12, with multiple clubs forced to fill the void left by their big-name representative stars.

Melbourne, Canberra, and Manly are among the sides hit the hardest, but it's the Dolphins who will be without the most amount of Origin players this weekend, with plenty of other clubs across the competition earning the bye.

Elsewhere, in-form Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd has been ruled out for the rest of the season in a crushing blow, while the Rabbitohs' injury crisis has deepened.

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Wide World of Sports has all the team lists and news for round 12.

THURSDAY

Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins, GIO Stadium (7.50pm)

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Jordan Uta 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Jed Stuart 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Jake Clydsdale 20. Coby Black 21. Vena Patuki-Case 22. Ethan Alaia

Raiders team news: Hudson Young and Ethan Strange are away on Origin duties, with Daine Laurie slotting in at five-eighth and Zac Hosking (concussion) named in the back-row. Ata Mariota also gets a start in place of the injured Simi Sasagi (shoulder). Xavier Savage (ankle) is a surprise inclusion on the wing, forcing Jed Stuart out of the side. Jordan Uta and Jake Clydesdale are in line for potential NRL debuts.

Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Oryn Keeley 18. Brian Pouniu 19. Lewis Symonds 20. John Fineanganofo 21. LJ Nonu 22. Patrick Kailahi

Dolphins team news: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Tom Flegler and Max Plath are all unavailable due to Origin commitments. Trai Fuller slots in at fullback, Tevita Naufahu gets a wing spot, Jeremy Marshall-King comes into the starting team at hooker and Francis Molo (ankle) is back on deck at prop. Kodi Nikorima (hamstring) has been ruled out and replaced by Brad Schneider in the five-eighth role this week. Brian Pouniu could make his debut after being named on the six-man bench.

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FRIDAY

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Melbourne Storm, Accor Stadium (8pm)

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jonathan Sua 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Sitili Tupouniua 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Jack Underhill 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Jethro Rinakama 20. Marcelo Montoya 21. Josh Curran 22. Sean O'Sullivan 23. Jed Reardon

Bulldogs team news: Massive boost this week with Jacob Kiraz (knee) returning from injury on the wing, pushing Enari Tuala to centre in place of Origin absentee Stephen Crichton. Josh Curran (ribs) and Marcelo Montoya (back) are among the reserves.

Storm team: 1. Sua Faalogo 2. Will Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Moses Leo 6. Keagan Russell-smith 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Trent Toelau 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Cooper Clarke 14. Gabriel Satrick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Davvy Moale 17. Stanley Huen 18. Joe Chan 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Jack Hetherington 21. Josiah Pahulu 22. Preston Conn

Storm team news: Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero are all out due to Origin commitments. Keagan Russell-Smith will wear the No.6 jersey while Trent Toelau and Cooper Clarke come into the run-on side. Alec MacDonald (hamstring) returns via the bench, while Gabriel Satrick is poised for an NRL debut.

SATURDAY

St George Illawarra Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors, Kogarah Oval (5.30pm)

Dragons team: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Jaydn Su'A 4. Val Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman 14. Luciano Leilua 15. Emre Guler 16. Josh Kerr 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Tyrell Sloan 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Hayden Buchanan 21. Hame Sele 22. Tyler Peckham-Harris

Dragons team news: Jaydn Su'A (suspension) returns after a three-game ban, but has surprisingly been named at centre to cover for the injured Moses Suli (back). No other changes despite another loss during Magic Round.

Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 18. Luke Hanson 20. Marata Niukore 21. Kayliss Fatialofa 22. Makaia Tafua 23. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Warriors team news: Tanah Boyd (knee) is out for the season with an ACL injury and will be replaced by Te Maire Martin in the halves, with Luke Metcalf unsighted in the squad after signing with the Dragons. Jackson Ford and Jacob Laban have been promoted to the starting side with Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell in Origin camp. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (shoulder) has been listed among the reserves and could return.

Manly Sea Eagles vs Gold Coast Titans, Brookvale Oval (7.35pm)

Sea Eagles team: 1. Clayton Faulalo 2. Jason Saab 3. Josh Feledy 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Blake Wilson 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Ethan Bullemor 11. Jackson Shereb 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nathan Brown 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Simione Laiafi 18. Hugo Hart 19. Joey Walsh 20. Onitoni Large 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Aaron Schoupp

Sea Eagles team news: Tolu Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu are both away in Origin camp, while Lehi Hopoate (suspension) is also sidelined. Josh Feledy comes in at centre, Blake Wilson lines up on the wing and Jackson Shereb starts on the edge. Brandon Wakeham (suspension) returns at hooker, pushing Zach Dockar-Clay out of the side. Simione Laiafi and Hugo Hart join the six-man bench, with the latter in line for a debut.

Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jenson Taumoepeau 3. Jaylan De Groot 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Zane Harrison 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Klese Haas 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Cooper Bai 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Josh Patston 16. Luke Sommerton 17. Adam Christensen 18. Lachlan Ilias 19. Bodhi Sharpley 20. Max Feagai 21. Chris Randall 22. Tony Francis

Titans team news: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita are both unavailable due to Origin commitments, with Klese Haas named to start at prop and Jaylan De Groot in the centres. Chris Randall (head knock) is listed among the reserves but has been replaced by young gun Arama Hau in the back-row, fresh off signing a new contract. Bodhi Sharpley could make his NRL debut after being named on the six-man bench.

SUNDAY

North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, QCB Stadium (4.05pm)

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Zac Laybutt 6. Liam Sutton 7. Jake Clifford 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Viliami Vailea 15. Griffin Neame 16. Kai O'Donnell 17. Coen Hess 18. Xavier Kerrisk 19. Ethan King 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Ronald Philitoga 22. Mason Barber

Cowboys team news: Jason Taumalolo returns after being rested last weekend in a straight swap for Origin forward Reuben Cotter. Braidon Burns (hamstring) has been ruled out and will be replaced by Robert Derby on the wing, with no sign of Murray Taulagi once again as he remains sidelined due to concussion issues. Xavier Kerrisk could make his first grade debut after being named in the No.18 jersey.

Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Siegwalt 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Talanoa Penitani 6. Cody Walker 7. Ashton Ward 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Keaon Koloamatangi 13. Adam Elliott 14. Matthew Dufty 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Jamie Humphreys 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Thomas Fletcher 19. Edward Kosi 20. Moala Graham-Taufa 21. Bronson Garlick 22. John Radel

Rabbitohs team news: Latrell Mitchell (back) and Campbell Graham (calf) are both out injured, while Cameron Murray is away on Origin duties. Latrell Siegwalt and Tallis Duncan make up a new-look centre pairing, with Talanoa Penitani set to make his NRL debut on the wing. Bronson Garlick has been axed in favour of Peter Mamouzelos, while lock-forward Adam Elliott makes the first start of his tenure at Souths. Jamie Humphreys (knee) returns via the bench and could spend some time at dummy-half this week.