GET all the latest team news ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements in the Round 8 edition of NRL Early Mail.

In the biggest news so far:

* The season-ending injury to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck puts Tuimoala Lolohea in the frame to switch to fullback for the Warriors;

* Some reinforcements have arrived at last for the Roosters as Boyd Cordner and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves prepare to return on Anzac Day.

* Titans lock Greg Bird will return after a one-week suspension.

* Prop Brenton Lawrence will return for Manly after missing the defeat to Parramatta with a hip injury, but hooker Matt Parcell is set to miss another week;

* Eels prop Tim Mannah was scheduled to return this week but will spend at least one more match on the sidelines as he struggles with a fractured shoulder blade.

* Veteran Cronulla backrower Luke Lewis will make his return after missing the win over Canberra via suspension.

BRONCOS VS RABBITOHS

7.50pm Friday at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos: Brisbane got through their 53-0 belting of Newcastle with no injuries to report, but Anthony Milford’s foot might be getting sore from kicking field goals all the time.

Rabbitohs: Fullback Greg Inglis came off late for a concussion test in the big loss to North Queensland and continues to be troubled by an apparent knee injury but he should be fit for the Rabbitohs’ second straight game in Queensland. Alex Johnston is still troubled by a hamstring but is listed to return this week.

BULLDOGS VS TITANS

3pm Saturday at ANZ Stadium

Bulldogs: Des Haslerwill likely move James Graham and Aiden Tolman back to the starting side after the Dogs missed their early fire badly in the loss to the Warriors. Chase Stanley is still a week away from returning from a hamstring injury but will struggle to get a game ahead of the impressive Kerrod Holland.

Titans: Halfback Ashley Taylor was knocked out in the final moments of the loss to the Dragons but the club is hopeful he’ll be fit for Saturday. Leivaha Pulu hurt his ribs in the first half but would have probably been replaced in the starting team anyway by Chris McQueen while Eddy Pettybourne’s return to first grade went poorly after he suffered a broken finger. Greg Bird will start at lock with Agnatius Paasi dropping back to the bench.

media_camera The Titans will welcome back Bird after a week on the sidelines.

RAIDERS VS TIGERS

5.30pm Saturday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: Five-eighth Blake Austin won’t be back until next weekend as he fights off a hamstring problem, so Sam Williams will continue to partner Aidan Sezer in the halves. The only thing that got hurt in the Raiders awful home loss to the Sharks were a lot of feelings. Jeff Lima and Sia Soliola are still a couple of weeks away from returning but coach Ricky Stuart may be tempted to shake things up a bit after being outscored 76-20 over the last two weeks.

Tigers: Prop Sauaso Sue is expected to return after missing last week with a concussion but it remains to be seen if David Nofoaluma will be back after he was a late scratching with a knee injury. Rookie Josh Addo-Carr is expected to retain his place after a strong debut on the wing.

media_camera Sue will be a welcome addition in the middle of the field for the Tigers.

COWBOYS VS EELS

7.30pm Saturday at 1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: No injuries for the Cowboys after Kane Linnett made a strong return from injury. John Asiata dropped off the bench late to play Queensland Cup in a ploy to get the promising lock some more game time but he could return this weekend.

Eels: Prop Junior Paulo came off late in the win over Manly with a concussion but is expected to play. Tepai Moeroa faces a little more of a battle after suffering deep bone bruising to his shin.

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SHARKS VS PANTHERS

4pm Sunday at Southern Cross Stadium

Sharks: Veteran backrower Luke Lewis will return from suspension on the right edge with Jayson Bukuya dropping back to the bench and Joseph Paulo falling out of the team.

Panthers: Penrith coach Anthony Griffin says injured duo James Segeyaro and Dean Whare will spend another week on the sidelines. That means another week for Peter Wallace at hooker, so young gun Te Maire Martin can hold his place in the halves. Sam McKendry is facing a week on the sidelines for contact with a match official and faces a one-match ban regardless of his plea.

media_camera Classy centre Dean Whare has played just one match this season.

KNIGHTS VS SEA EAGLES

2pm Monday at Hunter Stadium

Knights: You’d have to look high and low for a match that was more disheartening than the Knights’ 53-0 disembowelling against Brisbane. Not only were Newcastle beaten like they stole something, Jarrod Mullen, Tyler Randall and Nathan Ross were all concussed, Jeremy Smith was a late withdrawal with a knee injury and Danny Levi and Jake Mamo continue to miss time with niggling ankle and back injuries. Mullen, Randall and Ross should be fit for the home game against the Sea Eagles.

Sea Eagles: Prop Brenton Lawrence should be back this weekend after missing the loss to Parramatta with a hip injury but Matt Parcell and Daly Cherry-Evans are both a week away. Jorge Taufua broke his collarbone and will be out until Round 14 which could mean a recall for Brayden Williame.

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DRAGONS VS ROOSTERS

4:00pm Monday at Allianz Stadium

Dragons: Halfback Benji Marshall was a late out for the second week in a row and his status for the Anzac Day clash with the Roosters is currently unknown. Euan Aitken is almost definitely out after suffering a hamstring injury with Peter Mata’utia and Kurt Mann in contention to fill the void at right centre.

Roosters: The troops are set to come back at last for the Roosters with Boyd Cordner and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in the frame to make their long-awaited returns this week. Cordner will jump straight in on the left edge, which will push Mitchell Aubusson back to the bench, while Waerea-Hargreaves also return from a knee injury. Mitchell Pearce will be free to play again when his eight-match ban expires the week after against Newcastle. The battling Bondi club could also be without Isaac Liu after he was hit with a Grade One dangerous tackle charge for a crusher tackle. He’ll miss one game with an early plea or two games if he fights and loses.

media_camera Boyd Cordner is set to play his first match of the season this weekend.

STORM VS WARRIORS

7pm Monday at AAMI Park

Storm: Melbourne’s backline injury crisis seems to have benefited them somewhat with the unearthing of the exciting Suliasi Vunivalu, who scored a double on debut and churned out almost 200 metres with ball in hand. He should retain his spot on the right wing but the Storm could be without Tim Glasby, who suffered an early concussion and did not return.

Warriors: Just as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck seemed to be finding his feet the Kiwi fullback has had the rug pulled out from under him and he’ll miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. However, the Warriors are well stocked in terms of replacements with Tuimoala Lolohea producing his best game of the season on the weekend and he should jump straight in. Thomas Leuluai will likely replace Lolohea at five-eighth and Jazz Tevaga may take Leuluai’s role as bench utility, although veteran half Jeff Robson could come into calculations after being dumped last week.