The Broncos insist Payne Haas will be raring to go against the Raiders after the star prop was given an early mark at training to observe a religious practice.
The second round of action in the NRL promises to throw up some intriguing storylines. South Sydney faces yet more disruption ...
Late Mail: Gun recruit Isaiah Papali’i has been ruled out of this clash due to a hip injury. LRising forward Liam Henry replaces him on the bench.
Roosters star Brandon Smith looks like he has played his last game for the Roosters and is set to make a mid-season switch to South Sydney despite a rocky relationship with coach Wayne Bennett.
Super coach Wayne Bennett says he'd love to have Brandon Smith at South Sydney, comparing the hooker's work ethic to injured Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray.