Defending champions Penrith Panthers will begin their NRL season without star halfback Nathan Cleary against the Manly Sea Eagles tonight.,
Cleary has been ruled for up to three weeks as he continues to recover from an off-season shoulder surgery.
Apisai Koroisau will start at hooker for the Panthers tonight while Viliame Kikau is also in the run on team.
The Panthers take on the Sea Eagles at 9.05 tonight.
In tomorrow matches, the Sharks take on the Raiders at 7pm while the Broncos play the Rabbitohs at 9.05pm.
