The Roosters are set to add former Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson to their brains trust after convincing the NRL he deserves to return to the game following his deregistration for his role in the Eels’ salary cap scandal.

The development comes as Joe Kelly makes his comeback to the tri-colours as chief executive after serving his 12-month suspension relating to Manly’s salary cap saga.

New recruitment guru: Former Eels coach Daniel Anderson has been cleared to return to the NRL. Credit:James Brickwood

The Herald can reveal the premiers are restructuring their front office ahead of their premiership defence and have identified Anderson as the best fit as their new recruitment guru. The former New Zealand national coach is likely to also have a role in the club’s pathway and development programs as part of the new position.

Before his appointment could be ratified, the Roosters and Anderson had to convince the NRL that he was a fit and proper person befitting registration. The club has cleared that hurdle after extensive dialogue with the NRL’s integrity unit. An NRL spokesman said Anderson had been approved to join the Roosters – with some restrictions on his role – after two years out of the game.