Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to return for the Roosters after ankle surgery, aiming for a State of Origin spot amid team struggles.
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has declared that acrobatic winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to return and make his case for a State of Origin spot.
Nawaqanitawase was named on the bench for the Roosters' NRL clash against Canberra, after sustaining an ankle injury that required surgery in May.
Robinson said Nawaqanitawase got through training successfully and is firming to play at a cool GIO Stadium on Friday night.
His addition comes at a perfect time after the coach learnt that stand-in winger Cody Ramsey wouldn't take the field in the nation's capital because of illness.