The Parramatta Eels can provide the following injury update ahead of the Round 18 clash with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Maika Sivo has been ruled out for the next six weeks with a hamstring injury. After missing recent matches with a hamstring issue, the winger suffered a new injury in his return match against the Knights.
J'maine Hopgood recently underwent successful surgery on a back injury suffered last month. The Queensland Origin representative is set to commence rehabilitation next week.
Ofahiki Ogden and Toni Mataele are each closing in on their return from injury. Both forwards are anticipated to return to match fitness in the next two weeks.
Haze Dunster recently had screws removed from his foot following surgery on a lisfranc injury suffered in Round 4. The winger is aiming for a Round 20 return.
Casualty Ward
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Haze Dunster | Lisfranc | Round 20 |
| J'maine Hopgood | Back | Finals |
| Toni Mataele | Hamstring | Round 19-20 |
| Ofahiki Ogden | Pectoral | Round 19-20 |
| Bailey Simonsson | Knee | Season |
| Maika Sivo | Hamstring | Round 24 |
| Kelma Tuilagi | Thumb | Round 22-24 |
