Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has stuck to his guns and left Newcastle-bound Dylan Brown out of the Eels' NRL side even as Isaiah Iongi's hand injury forces a fresh spine shake-up.

The injury to breakout fullback Iongi has pushed Joash Papalii from five-eighth to the back of the park.

But rather than recall five-eighth Brown, Ryles will play journeyman Dean Hawkins next to Mitch Moses, having previously insisted the Eels must prioritise planning for 2026.

Brown, who signed the richest deal in NRL history in March, is listed in the reserves as doubt grows as to whether he will play for the Eels again.

Rookie of the year candidate Iongi is expected to miss a month with the hand injury he suffered against Canberra last week.

Brisbane prop Payne Haas returns from the back issue that had hampered his preparations for the Origin decider, while Jesse Arthars has shaken off a rib injury to line up on the wing.

Resurgent Manly welcome back gun second-rower Haumole Olakau'atu from a shoulder injury in the fight for a top-eight spot.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns from a knee issue to boost the Warriors' top-four hopes as this week's opponents Gold Coast lose Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, also due to a knee.

Scans have confirmed the Titans will be without their captain Fa'suamaleaui for a month as they fight to avoid the wooden spoon.

Penrith winger Brian To'o has shaken off a knee injury in time to face Wests Tigers, who will hand former South Sydney winger Izaac Tu'itupou a club debut after impressive form in reserve grade.

Jasper Bruce - AAP