The 2018 NRC is reaching the business end of the season and there'll be some make-or-break match ups this weekend.
Fiji returns home to host NSW Country in the round opener and then the Vikings will play the Rising on Saturday at prime time.
Sunday kicks off with a Queensland derby before the Force looks to stamp their title credentials with a clash against the Rays.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29
Fijian Drua vs NSW Country, ANZ Stadium Suva, 1pm AEST
LIVE streamed on foxsports.com.au, accessible if you have a FOX SPORTS digital subscription.
Drua to face the Eagles
IN: Jone Navori, Aporosa Tabulawaki, Levani Kurumundu, Luke Taqi, Filimoni Seru, Apisalome Vota
OUT: Frank Lomani, Cyril Reece, Mateo Baleige Qolisese, Peni Naulago, Peni Raidre, Asesela Atunaisa
1. Joeli Veitayaki
2. Mesulame Dolokoto
3. Alifereti Rabukawaqa
4. Tevita Naqali
5. Albert Tuisue
6. Mosese Voka
7. Jone Navori
8. Eramasi Radrodro
9. Serupepeli Vularika
10. Alivereti Veitokani
11. Aporosa Tabulawaki
12. Jone Manu
13. Apete Daveta
14. Levani Kurumudu
15. Apisalome Waqatabu
Reserves
16. Ratunaisa Navuma
17. Eroni Mawi
18. Luke Tagi
19. Filimoni Seru
20. Johnny Dyer
21. Peni Matawalu
22. Apisalome Vota
23. Asaeli Atunaisa
Eagles to face the Drua
IN: Harry Johnson-Holmes, Tolu Latu, Patrick Tafa, Robert Lagudi,
OUT: Paddy Ryan, Sam Ward, Tom Horton, Cody Walker
1. Harry Johnson-Holmes
2. Tolu Latu
3. Chris Talakai
4. Jed Holloway
5. Emmanuel Meafou
6. Nick Champion De Crespigny
7. Will Miller
8. Sam Figg
9. Mick Snowden
10. Mack Mason
11. Alex Gibbon
12. Will McDonnell
13. Alex Newsome
14. Seb Wileman
15. Jaline Graham
Reserves
16. Mahe Vailanu
17. Matt Gibbon
18. Robert Lagudi
19. Patrick Tafa
20. Alex Humfrey
21. Denny Godinet
22. Jack Grant
23. Afa Pakalani
Canberra Vikings vs Melbourne Rising, Viking Park, 7pm AEST
LIVE on FOX SPORTS 3 503
Vikings to face the Rising
IN: Chance Peni, TP Luteru, Liam Rasch, Mitch Tye
OUT: Rob Valetini, Josh Mann-Rea, Michael Oakman-Hunt, Jordan Jackson-Hope
1. Vunipola Fifita
2. Connal McInerney
3. Tom Ross
4. Blake Enever
5. Darcy Swain
6. BJ Edwards
7. Brodie Leber
8. Ben Hyne
9. Joe Powell
10. Wharenui Hawera
11.Chance Peni
12.Irae Simone
13. Len Ikitau
14.Lausii Taliauli
15. Andy Muirhead
Reserves
16. TP Luteru
17. Sione Taula
18. Max Bode
19. Liam Rasch
20. Mitch Tye
21. Ryan Lonergan
22. Noah Lolesio
23. Mack Hansen
Rising to face the Vikings
IN: Matt Philip, Angelo Laupepe, Pone Faamausili, Kojiro Yoshida
OUT: Bill Meakes, Laurie Weeks, Will Clift, Ikapote Tupai
1. Fereti Sa’aga
2. Anaru Rangi
3. Jermaine Ainsley
4. Esei Ha’angana
5. Matt Philip
6. Robert Leota
7. Richard Hardwick
8. Isi Naisarani
9. Michael Ruru
10. Archie King
11. Sione Tui
12. Sione Tuipulotu
13. Tom English
14. Angelo Leaupepe
15. Justin Marsters
Reserves
16. Andrew Tuala
17. Mees Erasmus
18. Pone Fa’amausili
19. Sakaria Noa
20. Kojiro Yoshida
21. Harrison Goddard
22. Kemu Valetini
23. Kiti Ratu
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30
Brisbane City vs Queensland Country, Wests Rugby Club, 3pm AEST
Live on FOX SPORTS 3 503
City to take on Country
IN: Feao Fotuaika, James Dalgleish, Tuaina Tualima
OUT: Dillon Wihongi, Will Eadie, Misioka Timotea
1. JP. Smith – Reds/GPS
2. Moli Sooaemalelagi – Sunnybank
3. Ruan Smith – Reds/GPS
4. Zach Moimoi – Bond University
5. Nathan Den Hoedt - Sunnybank
6. Adam Korczyk – Reds/University of Queensland ©
7. Matt Gicquel – GPS
8. Sam Wallis – University of Queensland
9. Scott Gale – University of Queensland
10. Quade Cooper – Reds/Souths
11. Jaye Thompson – GPS
12. Matt Gordon – Easts
13. Tautalatasi Tasi – Souths
14. Con Foley – University of Queensland
15. Karmichael Hunt – Reds/Souths
Reserves
16. Sean Farrell – University of Queensland
17. Josh Nasser – University of Queensland
18. Feao Fotuaika – Souths
19. Jale Vakaloloma – Easts
20. Tuaina Tualima – Sunnybank
21. Fraser McReight – Brothers
22. Moses Sorovi – Reds/Wests
23. James Dalgleish – University of Queensland
Country to take on City
IN: Rob Puliuvea, Harry Nucifora, Chris Feauai-Sautia
OUT: Nuku Swerling, James Tuttle, Tony Hunt, Sunia Finefueaki
1. Richie Asiata - Easts
2. Efi Ma’afu - Wests
3. James Slipper – Bond University – Gold Coast
4. Harry Hockings – Reds/University of Queensland – Bowen
5. Angus Blyth – Reds/Bond University – Gold Coast
6. Angus Scott-Young – Reds/University of Queensland
7. Tom Kibble - GPS
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers*
9. Tate McDermott – Reds/University of Queensland – Sunshine Coast
10. Hamish Stewart – Reds/Bond University – Pittsworth
11. Filipo Daugunu - Reds/Wests
12. Duncan Paia’aua – Reds/Norths - Rockhampton
13. Chris Feauai-Sautia – Reds/Souths
14. Jock Campbell - University of Queensland – Gold Coast
15. Jordan Petaia - Reds/Wests
Reserves
16. Alex Casey - Souths
17. Harry Hoopert - Reds/Brothers – Jondaryn
18. Jake Simeon - Souths
19. Rob Puli’uvea – Wests
20. Michael Wood – Brothers
21. Harry Nucifora – Bond University/Gold Coast
22. Patrick James - Brothers
23. Tom Lucas – Sunnybank/Rockhampton
Force vs Sydney Rays, UWA Sports Park, 5pm AEST
LIVE streamed on foxsports.com.au
Force to take on the Rays
1. Harry Lloyd
2. Heath Tessmann
3. Kieran Longbottom
4. Fergus Lee-warner
5. Jeremy Thrush
6. Harrison Orr
7. Tevin Ferris
8. Brynard Stander
9. Ian Prior ©
10. Andrew Deegan
11. Rod Davies
12. Rodney Iona
13. George Pisi
14. Masivesi Dakuwaqa
15. Jack McGregor
Reserves
16. Harry Scoble
17. Markus Vanzati
18. Chris Heiberg
19. Leon Power
20. Henry Stowers
21. Issak Fines
22. Peter Grant
23. Brad Lacey
Rays to take on the Force
IN: Ryan McCauley, Will Harrison, Guy Porter, Jack Hayson, Connor O'Shea, TBC
OUT: Connor Vest, Hugh Sinclair, Rob Buaserau, Josh Kemeny, Harry Burey, Ben Donaldson
1. Matt Sandell (Sydney Uni)
2. JP Sauni (Northern Suburbs)
3. Shambeckler Vui (Southern Districts)
4. Ryan McCauley (Eastern Suburbs)
5. Nick Palmer (Northern Suburbs)
6. Lachie Swinton (Sydney Uni)
7. Maclean Jones (Warringah)
8. Jack Dempsey (Gordon, c)
9. Mitch Short (Randwick)
10. Will Harrison (Randwick)
11. Curtis Rona (Parramatta)
12. Tyson Davis (Warringah)
13. Guy Porter (Sydney Uni)
14. Latu Latunipulu (Randwick)
15. Tim Clements (Sydney Uni)
Reserves
16. David Vea (Randwick)
17. Kiernan Rabie (Randwick)
18. Dean Doumbos (Eastwood)
19. TBC
20. Jack Hayson (Randwick)
21. Nick Duffy (Northern Suburbs)
22. Connor O’Shea (Randwick)
23. Enoka Muliufi (West Harbour)
