Round 22 team lists: Storm get Ryan Papenhuyzen back as the Broncos axe their wingers and recall a forgotten star
Hughes will likely miss the rest of the regular season after he dislocated his left shoulder last week, with Storm coach Craig Bellamy turning to Wishart and his running game to partner the returning Cameron Munster in the halves.
Youngster Jonah Pezet was in the mix to play halfback but will come off the bench instead, with Tui Kamikamica named at lock in place of Maroons representative Trent Loiero who has been rested.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has made a double change on the wing in the wake of his side's shock loss to the Eels, with Selwyn Cobbo and Deine Mariner replacing Jesse Arthars and Josiah Karapani.
Cobbo is off to the Dolphins next year but has the chance to earn a starting spot for the finals after falling out of favour.
They face a South Sydney side that has named Jack Wighton ahead of his judiciary appearance, with Englishman Lewis Dodd dropped to the reserves but expected to partner Jamie Humphreys in the halves if Wighton is banned.
The Roosters have received a double boost with Hugo Savala returning from a wrist injury alongside centre Billy Smith who has passed concussion protocols, while Victor Radley has been listed in the reserves and could return early from injury.
The Sea Eagles have named Corey Waddell to replace the injured Haumole Olakau'atu who won't play again this year, while Tommy Talau has forced his way onto the bench.
Both the Tigers and Bulldogs have made changes at fullback, with Jahream Bula returning from a hamstring injury, while the blue and whites have turned to Jacob Kiraz with Connor Tracey set to be sidelined for up to a month.
The Dolphins welcome back three key men as the race for the finals heats up, with Kodi Nikorima, Felise Kaufusi and Mark Nicholls all set to travel to New Zealand to take on the Warriors who have lost three stars.
Skipper James Fisher-Harris will miss two games with a calf complaint, Wayde Egan is in concussion protocols and Chanel Harris-Tavita also has a calf issue, with Te Maire Martin to take his place in the halves.
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