NRL Early Mail Round 16: All the latest news ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements

KIERAN Foran could be about to disappoint Canterbury’s favourite son Josh Reynolds a second time.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Kieran Foran of the Warriors suffers an injury during the round 14 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the New Zealand Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium on June 10, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jason O'Brien/Getty Images)

KIERAN Foran could be about to disappoint Canterbury’s favourite son Josh Reynolds a second time.

Foran’s big-money move to Canterbury next year meant Reynolds had to farewell his childhood club and accept a lucrative four-year deal at rivals the Wests Tigers.

After overcoming heartbreak and then a hamstring injury, Reynolds’ hopes of a huge comeback game on Friday against Foran might not happen with the New Zealand playmaker struggling with a quad strain.

“He’d be 50/50 at this stage,’’ Warriors boss Jim Doyle told The Daily Telegraph.

“There’s no doubt he will be named, but whether he plays or not, we will have to wait and see.’’

— Christian Nicolussi

Kieran Foran is in doubt with a quad injury.

In other Early Mail:

* James Fisher-Harris (hamstring) and Peter Wallace (groin) are set to return for the Panthers;

* Dragons forward Jack De Belin faces a one week suspension.

WARRIORS V BULLDOGS

Friday 23 June, 6pm at Mt Smart Stadium

Warriors: Star player Kieran Foran (quad) will be named but is “50/50”.

Bulldogs: Five-eighth Josh Reynolds (hamstring) returns, pushing Matt Frawley to the bench. Brett Morris and David Klemmer back up from Origin.

Kieran Foran is a “50/50” chance.

TIGERS V TITANS

Friday 23 June, 7.50pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Tigers: James Tedesco and Aaron Woods return from Origin duty. Kevin Naiqama moves back to the wing to accommodate Tedesco at fullback, with Malakai Watene-Zelezniak dropping out. Woods replaces Tim Grant (suspension, round 17) in the front row.

Titans: Expect a new-look team. Jarryd Hayne, Jarrod Wallace and Nathan Peats return from Origin duty, while Anthony Don (leg) and Kane Elgey (sternum) are chances to return. Tyrone Roberts (shoulder) may also be named, but is expected to sit out another week. Joe Greenwood (concussion) will sit the match out following four head knocks this year. Ryan James (bone bruising to knee) and Ashley Taylor (concussion) are expected to play.

COWBOYS V PANTHERS

Saturday 24 June, 3pm at 1300SMILES Stadium

Cowboys: Johnathan Thurston, Michael Morgan, Coen Hess and Gavin Cooper will be named to back up from Origin. Scott Bolton, Antonio Winterstein and Kyle Laybutt must pass concussion protocol, but are expected to be fit. New recruit Te Marie Martin may be named on an extended bench.

Panthers: Forward James Fisher-Harris (hamstring) and hooker Peter Wallace (groin) return from injury.

RAIDERS V BRONCOS

Saturday 24 June, 5.30pm at GIO Stadium

Raiders: Shannon Boyd (knee) is in line to return at prop, which would likely see Sia Soliola drop to lock or the bench, with Royce Hunt to relegated from the side. Josh Papalii is backing up from Origin and may not be risked after taking a knee injury into Maroons camp.

Broncos: Five-eighth Anthony Milford (shoulder) is expected to be replaced by Benji Marshall, although Ben Hunt is also a chance to return to the top grade. Darius Boyd, Matt Gillett and Josh McGuire are backing up from Origin, but Sam Thaiday and Corey Oates missed Maroons selection.

Shannon Boyd is set to return.

ROOSTERS V STORM

Saturday 24 June, 7.30pm at Adelaide Oval

Roosters: Hooker Jake Friend (concussion) will be named after nursing a head knock over the bye, while Daniel Tupou (groin) returns. Mitchell Pearce, Blake Ferguson, Dylan Napa and Boyd Cordner will be named to back-up from Origin, although Cordner is carrying an ongoing knee issue.

Storm: Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater, Will Chambers and Tim Glasby will be named to back-up. The Storm have able replacements for all Origin players — Smith (Slade Griffin and Brandon Smith), Cronk (Ryley Jacks), Slater (Cameron Munster with Brodie Croft to play in the halves), Chambers (Curtis Scott) and Glasby (Nelson Asofa-Solomona starting with Mark Nicholls on the bench). Recruit Nate Myles (elbow) is also in the frame to make his club debut. Dale Finucane (concussion) must pass protocol.

DRAGONS V KNIGHTS

Sunday 25 June, 2pm at UOW Jubilee Oval

Dragons: Jack De Belin faces a one week suspension, with Tyson Frizell to return from Origin duty in his spot. Josh Dugan will also be named to back up, with Jason Nightingale switching to the wing and Kalifa Faifai Loa dropping out. Joel Thompson (concussion) must pass protocol.

Knights: Jamie Buhrer is a chance of coming back from a foot injury. Joe Wardle (knee) is in doubt. Dane Gagai backs up from Origin.

SHARKS V SEA EAGLES

Sunday 25 June, 4pm at Southern Cross Group Stadium

Sharks: Origin players Valentine Holmes, Jack Bird, James Maloney, Andrew Fifita and Wade Graham will be named to back up.

Sea Eagles: No changes expected, with Jake Trbojevic to be named to back up.

Originally published as NRL Early Mail Round 16: All the latest news ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements