South Sydney — and potentially the NSW Blues — have suffered a big blow with Cody Walker set to miss Saturday’s clash with the Dragons.

Walker has been ruled out with a quad strain suffered in training this week — with the injury a serious hit to his hopes of a NSW Origin call-up, and a spanner in the works when it comes to the chances of his ex-Souths teammate Adam Reynolds.

Meanwhile, Broncos coach Kevin Walters has confirmed a bench shake-up.

Plus — the Eels face a huge dilemma about how to replace five-eighth Dylan Brown after he was stood down by the NRL under the no-fault stand down policy as he fights “sexual touching” allegations.

Daejarn Asi will be the man to take over at five-eighth and the 22-year-old will reportedly be in the role for at least three weeks.

FRIDAY JUNE 9

Canberra Raiders vs Warriors at GIO Stadium, 6.00pm AEST

Raiders team: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Nick Cotric 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Matt Frawley 20. Ata Mariota

Players cut: 19. Danny Levi 21. Xavier Savage 22. Peter Hola

Late Mail: Jarrod Croker returns at centre for his 300th NRL game with Albert Hopoate shifting back to the wing and Nick Cotric moving to the bench. Seb Kris (knee) returns at fullback, with Harley Smith-Shields dropping out. Skipper Elliott Whitehead returns from a two-game suspension in the second row, with Corey Horsburgh shifting to lock, Joe Tapine to prop and Pasami Saulo to the bench.

Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Bayley Sironen 15. Josh Curran 16. Mitchell Barnett 17. Tom Ale 18. Ronald Volkman 20. Taine Tuaupiki

Players cut: 21. Freddy Lussick 22. Brayden Wiliame 23. Zyon Maiu’u

Late Mail: Ali Leiataua will make his NRL debut in the centres with Rocco Berry (head knock) out. Leiataua has scored nine tries in 13 games in NSW Cup this season. Hooker Freddy Lussick has been listed among the reserves as he bids to return from a head knock.

Manly Sea Eagles vs Dolphins at 4 Pines Park, 8.00pm AEST

Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Josh Schuster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Toafofoa Sipley 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Sean Keppie 14. Karl Lawton 15. Josh Aloiai 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Ben Condon 18. Kaeo Weekes 20. Jakob Arthur

Players cut: 19. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 21. Dean Matterson 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Late Mail: Tom Trbojevic has been named to start at fullback despite suffering a head knock in Origin I. Reuben Garrick has shifted to the centres in place of Brad Parker with Christian Tuipulotu taking his place on the wing. Skipper Daly Cherry-Evans returns, with Cooper Johns dropping out. Josh Aloiai returns from a shoulder injury on the bench.

Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Poasa Faamausili 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone 14. Herman Ese’ese 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Kurt Donoghoe 17. Valynce Te Whare 18. Max Plath 19. Jack Bostock

Players cut: 20. JJ Collins 21. Robert Jennings 22. Oliver Gildart

Late Mail: Jarrod Wallace and Anthony Milford are out after accepting three-match bans, while Tom Gilbert (shoulder) is also out. Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King (shoulder) returns after being a late scratching against the Warriors. Poasa Faamausili starts at prop, with Herman Ese’ese and Kurt Donoghue joining the bench and debutant Max Plath shifts to 18th Man.

SATURDAY JUNE 10

St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 3.00pm AEST

Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Michael Molo 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Ben Murdoch-Masila 14. Moses Mbye 15. Jaiyden Hunt 16. Josh Kerr 17. Zane Musgrove 18. Talatau Amone 19. Toby Couchman 20. Tautau Moga 21. Jack Bird 22. Blake Lawrie

Players cut:

Late Mail: Jack de Belin (concussion) is out with Ben Murdoch-Masila named at lock. Zane Musgrove comes onto the bench, while Jack Bird (rested) and Blake Lawrie (hand) will bid to return via the reserves.

Rabbitohs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Shaq Mitchell 14. Jed Cartwright 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Siliva Havili 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Taane Milne 19. Tallis Duncan 20. Ben Lovett 21. Liam Knight 22. Dean Hawkins

Players cut:

Late Mail: Gun five-eighth Cody Walker will miss the match after suffering a slight quad strain on Wednesday. Walker himself was shown confirming the news he was “no good” for this week on Bunnies TV. The star five-eighth is expected to only miss a week but the injury looms as a significant blow to his hopes of a NSW call-up, and potentially hurts ex-Souths teammate Adam Reynolds’ chances as the Blues mull changes after Nathan Cleary’s injury. Souths coach Jason Demetriou said on Friday that Walker is “every chance of being available” for game two as the injury is only “short-term”. Dean Hawkins looms as the likely replacement for Walker as Souths battle a heap of inuries. Origin stars Jai Arrow (ankle) and Cameron Murray (groin) are out, while Siliva Havili (ankle) returns in a timely boost. Latrell Mitchell (calf) is still out, with Blake Taaffe retained at fullback. Demetriou said Mitchell is in a “good chance” and will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Origin game two but is no certainty. Shaquai Mitchell starts at lock, while Jed Cartwright joins the bench.

Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights at Suncorp Stadium, 5.30pm AEST

Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Corey Jensen 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Deine Mariner 22. Tyson Smoothy

Players cut:

Late Mail: Hooker Tyson Smoothy will make his Broncos debut, with coach Kevin Walters deciding to give Cory Paix more minutes in Queensland Cup. Selwyn Cobbo (hip) returns from his Origin injury which shifts Jesse Arthars to 18th Man in the only change to the side that beat Cronulla last weekend.

Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker 18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala

Players cut:

Late Mail: Blues backrower Tyson Frizell returns at the expense of Jack Johns. Kurt Mann joins the bench as Lachlan Miller drops out of the 17.

Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium, 7.35pm AEST

Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Corey Allan 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Sandon Smith 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Drew Hutchison 19. Zach Dockar-Clay 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Fletcher Baker 22. Naufahu Whyte

Players cut:

Late Mail: Joseph Suaalii has copped a three-game ban for Dangerous Contact, with Corey Allan shifting to the centres and Daniel Tupou returning from a hamstring injury on the wing in a timely boost. Sandon Smith retains his place on the bench but could be a late switch in to the halves according to News Corp. Panthers players are reportedly preparing for Smith to move in to the starting team, with Joey Manu moving back to the centres. Smith will likely take up kicking duties with Joseph Suaalii out due to suspension.

Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jack Cogger 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Liam Martin 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Soni Luke

Players cut:

Late Mail: Jack Cogger fills the big shoes of Nathan Cleary after he was ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury. Jaeman Salmon is the new man on the bench.

SUNDAY JUNE 11

Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park, 2.00pm AEST

Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Grant Anderson 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Tariq Sims 18. Sualauvi Faalogo 19. Marion Seve 20. Kane Bradley 21. Tyran Wishart 22. Tom Eisenhuth

Players cut:

Late Mail: Grant Anderson comes into the starting side for Justin Olam (concussion) and Tariq Sims joins the bench.

Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Wade Graham 16. Jack Williams 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Thomas Hazelton 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Jesse Colquhoun

Players cut:

Late Mail: Cameron McInnes (hand) makes his return so Thomas Hazelton goes to the extended bench in Craig Fitzgibbon’s only change to the side that lost to the Broncos.

MONDAY JUNE 12

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, 4.05pm AEST

Bulldogs team: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Harrison Edwards 14. Khaled Rajab 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Chris Patolo 17. Corey Waddell 19. Kyle Flanagan 20. Jackson Topine 21. Braidon Burns 22. Blake Wilson 23. Franklin Pele

Players cut:

Late Mail: The club has applied for an exemption for Reed Mahoney to play after he suffered a category one concussion last weekend. Mahoney is currently subject to the mandatory 11-day stand down rule but Canterbury are arguing he has no symptoms and no history of concussion. The Dogs captain will be allowed to play if declared fully fit following a review by an independent neurological expert appointed by the NRL. Winger Jacob Kiraz (elbow) returns and lock Harrison Edwards starts with Ryan Sutton out as Chris Patolo joins the bench.

Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Ofahiki Ogden 15. Brendan Hands 16. Matt Doorey 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Jack Murchie 20. Ky Rodwell 21. Haze Dunster 22. Luca Moretti

Players cut:

Late Mail: Dylan Brown has been stood down by the NRL under the no-fault stand down policy as he fights “sexual touching” allegations. Brown was originally named despite the five-eighth facing court on Wednesday charged with five counts of sexual touching without consent following an alleged incident at a Sydney pub on Saturday night. Daejarn Asi is the man to take over at five-eighth and the 22-year-old is expected to be in the role for at least three weeks according to The Daily Telegraph. The Eels have been dealt an injury blow with rising star Wiremu Greig sidelined for an extended period. According to a club statement, the 23-year-old prop had surgery on a Lisfranc injury. Meanwhile, follow front rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been named to return from a groin injury eight weeks after suffering the blow, which was originally scheduled to sideline him for eight to ten weeks. He will reportedly be monitored during the week with a call to be made prior to the club’s Monday clash. Andrew Davey (concussion) also returns as Matt Doorey moves to the bench and Luca Moretti drops to the reserves. If RCG is ruled out, Jack Murchie orMorreti could come in to the 17, with Ofahiki Ogden or Makahesi Makatoa moving in to the front row.

Bye: Cowboys