Alex Glenn (hamstring) and Andrew McCullough (calf) have passed fitness tests and are certain starters for the Broncos. The Cowboys are intact with Jake Granville and Rory Kostjasyn expected to do their usual swap of the hooking duties.

Robbie Farah has been cleared of any serious head or neck problems after last week's concussion but is expected to miss this week's game for the Wests Tigers. Former Manly stalwart Matt Ballin will make his club debut from the bench. The Knights, searching for their second win of the season against the Tigers, are likely to lose Jacob Saifiti (wrist) with former Eel Pauli Pauli to come in to the 17. Coach Nathan Brown said it was "looking positive" Trent Hodkinson (knee) will make a timely return to boost his NSW claims.

Simon Mannering will start for the Warriors after recovering from a nasty facial wound on Anzac Day. Hawera-born-and-raised Issac Luke returns to the starting hooker's role for his Taranaki homecoming at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium. After being slated to return in round 12 or 13, Jeff Lima is a confirmed to make an early return for the Raiders after missing the last six games with a broken hand. The Green Machine will have to wait another week for the return of veteran Sia Soliola, despite being cleared to return from a broken arm. Soliola remained in Canberra with his wife Gemmah, who is due to have the couple's second child this week. Shaun Fensom failed to prove his fitness after he picked up a shoulder injury putting pressure on a Benji Marshall kick in last week's loss.