Latrell Mitchell could be in line for his first NRL action in more than three months after the South Sydney superstar was named on the Rabbitohs' extended bench for the weekend.
Mitchell was listed in jersey No.22 for Saturday's home clash with the Warriors, where the Bunnies can secure a finals spot with victory.
The centre hasn't played since a round 11 match against the Dolphins after picking up a calf injury and seeing a specialist for a back issue.
If Mitchell comes into the starting line-up against a Warriors side featuring Nathan Cleary's younger brother Jett among their reserves, it would be a significant boost for Wayne Bennett's men.
Mitchell's inclusion was one of several notable inclusions on Tuesday.
Tom Trbojevic returns at fullback for Manly's trip to Newcastle on Saturday, while Canberra outcast Corey Horsburgh has earned a recall to the bench for Josh Papali'i's last home game on Friday against Brisbane.
Trbojevic's inclusion after a hamstring injury pushes Clayton Faulalo to five-eighth to cover the loss of rookie Joey Walsh to a jaw fracture.
Newcastle will be boosted by the return of centre Bradman Best and prop Jacob Saifiti.
Australian Associated Press
