It's halfback injury chaos in the NRL, and that will be heavily felt when the New Zealand Warriors face the Penrith Panthers in Magic Round.
Both team's star No. 7s – Shaun Johnson and Nathan Cleary – will be unavailable for the Sunday afternoon clash in Brisbane.
The Sporting News takes a look at how each side will now line up.
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Who will replace Shaun Johnson and Nathan Cleary?
Johnson will miss at least two weeks of action with a minor pectoral muscle injury.
This has resulted in a significant reshuffle, with Taine Tuaupiki named at fullback and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to five-eighth.
Te Maire Martin will line up in the No. 7 jersey as Johnson's direct replacement.
In a massive blow to the Panthers, Cleary will miss at least two months after re-injuring his hamstring in Round 10.
His usual halfback replacement Brad Schneider was also injured on the same night, and is unavailable for selection.
Jarome Luai will officially shift to halfback, with Jack Cole stepping in to partner him in the halves.
Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors team lists
New Zealand Warriors confirmed team
1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
7. Te Maire Martin
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Bunty Afoa
11. Jackson Ford
12. Mitch Barnett
13. Tohu Harris
14. Dylan Walker
15. Tom Ale
16. Jazz Tevaga
17. Jacob Laban
18. Zyon Maiu'u
20. Edward Kosi
21. Paul Roache
22. Tanner Stowers-Smith
23. Ben Farr
Penrith Panthers confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Taylan May
5. Brian To'o
6. Jack Cole
7. Jarome Luai
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Luke Garner
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Daine Laurie
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Matt Eisenhuth
17. Mavrik Geyer
18. Paul Alamoti
19. Preston Riki
20. Tyrone Peachey
21. Soni Luke
22. Scott Sorensen
What channel is Warriors vs. Panthers on? How to watch or live stream the NRL today
Sunday's game is set to be broadcast live and exclusive on Fox League, with coverage due to begin at 1:30 pm.
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This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
What time is the NRL today? Warriors vs. Panthers kickoff time
Sunday's game between the Warriors and the Panthers will kick off at 1:50 pm AEST on May 19.
The game will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
| Timezone | AEST | NZST |
| Kickoff time | 1:50 pm | 3:50 pm |
Warriors vs. Panthers betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, the Panthers are the $1.20 favourites to win this match, while the Warriors are the underdogs at $4.50.