NRL Early Mail Round 19: All the latest team news ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements

WAYNE Bennett’s Origin resting policy to be tested, Ashley Taylor to return for the Titans and Cameron Munster expected to be named for the Storm.

Cameron Munster is finally expected to return for the Storm. pic Mark Evans

GET all the latest team news ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements in the Round 19 edition of NRL Early Mail.

In the biggest news so far:

* At the Rabbitohs, Sam Burgess is expected to be named, while halfback Adam Reynolds could be named after he was forced to withdraw from Origin three with a shoulder injury.

* Bureta Faraimo is expected to replace injured Eels winger Semi Radradra, who will miss six weeks after suffering a medial tear.

* Brett Stewart has been ruled out for the Sea Eagles for at least six weeks with a knee injury, Tom Trbojevic will take his place at fullback. Hooker Matt Parcell should return from a hamstring injury.

Matt Parcell has recovered from a hamstring injury.

* The Titans will welcome back a slew of players includingNathan Friend, David Mead, Konrad Hurrell and Will Zillman.Talented playmaker Ashley Tayloris also due back for Friday’s game against the Dragons.

* Most Origin players are expected to back-up from game three if they come through unscathed. Given Brisbane’s poor run of form, it’s unlikely coach Wayne Bennett will rest his returning stars. The Sharks have a five-day turnaround from Wednesday’s game, meaning all of their Blues stars should line-up to face Roosters if they escape injury.

* At the Storm, Craig Bellamy could be tempted to rest Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith with Cameron Munster likely to be available for selection.

DRAGONS v TITANS

7.50pm Friday at Jubilee Oval

Dragons: Should Josh Dugan make it through Wednesday night unscathed he’ll back up at fullback. Tyson Frizell’s situation is much more fluid and depends on how many minutes he sees in Origin III at the unfamiliar position of lock. Tariq Sims will start on the edge if Frizell is benched or rested.

Titans: The cavalry are set to arrive for the Titans with Nathan Friend, David Mead, David Shillington, Konrad Hurrell, Eddy Pettybourne, Will Zillman and Ashley Taylor all slated to return from injury as the Gold Coast look to get their finals hopes back on track.

Ashley Taylor is expected to be named. Photo: Jerad Williams

SEA EAGLES v WARRIORS

5.30pm Saturday at NIB Stadium

Sea Eagles: Hooker Matt Parcell is set to return from a hamstring injury to give the Sea Eagles some much-needed spark around the ruck. Brett Stewart’s knee injury has ruled him out for the next six weeks, meaning Tom Trbojevic will remain at fullback. Lewis Brown is expected to shift to the centres to cover for Dylan Walker as the Sea Eagles confront an outside backs crisis.

Warriors: Winger Manu Vatuvei is scheduled to return from a hamstring injury this week and would slot in on the wing at the expense of Ken Maumalo. Prop Jacob Lillyman is expected to back up from Origin III.

RABBITOHS v BRONCOS

7.30pm at ANZ Stadium

Rabbitohs: Lock Sam Burgess is expected to be fit after picking up a knee injury in the loss to the Cowboys while George Burgess is also set to be included after playing NSW Cup last weekend. Adam Reynolds could be named after missing Origin III with a shoulder injury.

Broncos: Will Brisbane’s form slump trump Wayne Bennett’s commitment to resting his Origin players? Corey Oates, Josh McGuire, Sam Thaiday, Corey Parker, Matt Gillett and Darius Boyd could be included for what has become a must win game for Brisbane but the expected returns of Jack Reed and Jordan Kahu will ease the pain somewhat.

Sam Burgess picked up a knee injury against the Cowboys.

KNIGHTS v STORM

2pm Sunday at Hunter Stadium

Knights: Five-eighth Jarrod Mullen will be back for the Knights after recovering from a hamstring injury, which will push Jack Cogger into the under-20s.

Storm: Maroons stars Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith always try to back up from Origin but with the expected return of fullback Cameron Munster, Craig Bellamy may be tempted to rest his two stars. Will Chambers won’t be back until round 20 at the earliest.

PANTHERS v EELS

4pm Sunday at Pepper Stadium

Panthers: Utility Tyrone Peachey is expected to be rushed back into the side after being dropped last week while Matt Moylan seems certain to back up barring some catastrophic incident on Wednesday night.

Eels: Centre Brad Takarangi should be fit to play after his comeback was thwarted by a hamstring complaint last week, allowing Manu Ma’u to return to the forwards after last week’s two-try stint in the centres. Bureta Faraimo is expected to replace the injured Semi Radradra on the wing. Isaac De Gois should be available after last week’s concussion.

Semi Radradra is out for up to six weeks with a knee injury. pic Mark Evans

ROOSTERS v SHARKS

7pm Monday at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: Second-rower Boyd Cordner will move back into the starting side while Blake Ferguson will back up from Origin, but it remains to be seen if the NSW back will be deployed at wing or centre.

Sharks: Given the five-day turnaround expect the Sharks Origin contingent of James Maloney, Jack Bird, Andrew Fifita, Paul Gallen and Wade Graham all to play.

Originally published as NRL Early Mail Round 19: All the latest team news ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements