Team Talk: Round 13

Rabbitohs v Knights

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says Damien Cook, Cameron Murray, Dane Gagai and Cody Walker could all be rested as they come off Wednesday night's Origin opener, while boom recruit James Robers will line up at right centre. Centre Braidon Burns is hoping to return from a hamstring injury.cor

For the Knights, Kalyn Ponga and David Klemmer will also be in doubt coming off a 48-hour turnaround from Origin, while Connor Watson will fill Danny Levi's role at hooker. Mitchell Pearce looks likely of overcoming a minor groin injury.

Tigers v Raiders

Penrith's Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is reportedly about to sign with the Tigers, but his availability for Friday night's clash is unclear. Josh Reynolds is hoping to return from a knee issue and Moses Mbye is set to be named.

Hudson Young will miss the next five weeks for his eye gouge suspension and Corey Horsburgh is facing a 2-3 week stint on the sidelines with an elbow injury. Nick Cotric, Jack Wighton and Josh Papalii are all expected to return from Origin duty and Jordan Rapana also has his sights on playing.

Warriors v Storm

The Warriors are expected to be boosted by the returns of Nathaniel Roache and Agnatius Paasi, with Jazz Tevaga (ankle) set to make way.

The Storm should get Cameron Munster, Will Chambers, Felise Kaufusi and Josh Addo-Carr back from Origin duty, while Christian Welch is nearing a return from a knee issue.

Sharks v Eels

After undergoing a knee reconstruction, Wade Graham could make his long awaited return for the Sharks should he pass a fitness test. Shaun Johnson is expected to miss another week with a hamstring injury and along with Aaron Woods (foot).

Nathan Brown is pushing to return from a pectoral injury.

Cowboys v Sea Eagles

Jordan Kahu (shoulder) and Gideon Gela-Mosby (collarbone) will miss, but Enari Tuala (quad) is set to return. Michael Morgan and Josh McGuire will be available after serving Origin duty.

For Manly, Tom Trbojevic will make his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury, while Daly Cherry-Evans (ankle) will play in Origin and then likely back it up on Saturday night. Kane Elgey, Lachlan Croker and Cade Cust are all pushing to claim the other halves position and Corey Waddell will miss the next two weeks through suspension.

Broncos v Titans

Matt Gillett, David Fifita, Joe Ofahengaue, Corey Oates and Payne Haas will all look to return from Origin duty and Andrew McCullough is poised to return eight weeks ahead of schedule from an MCL injury. James Segeyaro will miss for disciplinary reasons.

Jai Arrow will be available after serving Origin duty, while Michael Gordon looks set to return from a leg injury.

Panthers v Roosters

Nathan Cleary is set to replace Jarome Luai, while Viliame Kikau is also expected to return from an illness.

Sydney's Luke Keary will miss the next few weeks with concussion, with Latrell Mitchell, Brock Lamb and Lachlan Lam shaping as his replacement. Mitchell, James Tedesco, Boyd Cordner, Angus Crichton will all be available.

Bulldogs v Dragons

Corey Norman looks set to return, while Paul Vaughan and Tyson Frizell will benefit from the extra rest with the Monday game.