The NRL has cleared Josh Reynolds to play, and his court case on a domestic violence charge has been brought forward at his request.

Reynolds appeared in Sutherland Local Court on Friday where he was granted a request to bring the case forward, which will now be heard on April 29 in Downing Centre Local Court.

The Wests Tigers player is pleading not guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

He was accused of domestic violence by a former partner, and on Thursday night explosive new allegations against her were aired on Channel 9.

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“I’m thankful the court has brought my matter forward,” Reynolds said outside the court.

The Wests Tigers veteran was charged in December but has been training with the club.

His immediate playing future was in the hands of NRL chief Todd Greenberg, who had the option of standing Reynolds down while the court case played out.

But Greenberg will announce on Friday Reynolds is free to play for the time being.

The Tigers begin their season against the Dragons on March 15 and Reynolds will be available for selection.

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