THE race for finals spots is heating up and numerous South Coast products are set to have a big say in the destiny of their respective NRL club's chances.
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The important round 15 will kick-off on Thursday as the Broncos host the Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium.
Moruya's Rhys Kennedy has been named among the reserves as he works his way back from an infection, while Nowra-born Cody Walker will start at six for the visitors.
Friday's action will start at Queensland Country Bank Stadium as the Cowboys take on the Sharks - with the latter's side headlined by Narooma's Teig Wilton and Pambula-born Jack Williams.
Following this will be the blockbuster between the Panthers and Roosters, where Kiama's Josh Morris will start in the centres for the tri-colours.
Saturday's slate will see Newcastle, coached by Batemans Bay's Adam O'Brien, lock horns with the Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Shellharbour's Euan Aitken will wear the number four jersey for the visitors, while Milton-Ulladulla's Jack Murchie is among their reserves.
Then at 5.30pm, the Dragons will play the Raiders at WIN Stadium, with Gerringong pair Tariq Sims and Jackson Ford named in the Red V's starting side.
Albion Park-Oak Flats' Adam Clune has been named as 18th man for the hosts.
The final game on Saturday will see Bega's Dale Finucane and his Storm face-off with the Tigers at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Sunday's fixtures will kick-off at Bankwest Stadium when the Eels, coached by Batemans Bay's Brad Arthur, entertain resurgent Bulldogs - who have named Tathra's Adam Elliott in the back-row.
The final game of the weekend will pit the Titans and Sea Eagles up against one another.
Milton-Ulladulla's Justin Holbrook is the coach of Gold Coast, which has named Kiama's Mitch Rein among the reserves as he recovers from a shoulder complaint.
While the visitor's squad features Gerringong's Reuben Garrick on the wing.