LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Coming off the completion of Round 4 of the 2025 NRL season, teams are gearing up for Round 5 with some changes in their line-ups.
While some players are set to return, others have been ruled out due to various reasons.
Nathan Cleary from the Penrith Panthers, Thomas Hazelton from the Cronulla Sharks, and Nelson Asofa-Solomona from the Melbourne Storm are among the players set to make a comeback in Round 5.
This news will surely boost the strength of their respective teams as they look to secure wins in the upcoming matches.
On the other hand, there are some setbacks for certain teams as key players will be missing in action for Round 5.
Brian To'o from the Penrith Panthers, Tom Trbojevic from the Manly Sea Eagles, Jarome Luai from the Wests Tigers, Kayal Iro from the Cronulla Sharks, and Alex Johnston from the South Sydney Rabbitohs have all been ruled out for this week.
This absence of star players will undoubtedly pose a challenge for their teams as they face their opponents in the upcoming round.
Furthermore, the Cronulla Sharks have been hit with a double blow as both Thomas Hazelton and Kayal Iro will be unavailable for selection in Round 5.
This development adds an additional layer of difficulty for the Sharks as they prepare to take on their opponents with a depleted squad.
In another exciting announcement, Latrell Mitchell is set to make his return to the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 5.
This news will surely be welcomed by Rabbitohs fans as they look forward to seeing Mitchell back in action and making an impact on the game.
As teams make adjustments to their line-ups and strategize for Round 5, the upcoming matches are sure to be filled with intensity and competition as they strive to secure crucial victories in the 2025 NRL season.