Sydney Roosters captain Boyd Cordner is set to return to the NRL after suffering a potentially career-ending concussion for New South Wales last year.
The Australian skipper will return in Round 14 against the Gold Coast Titans, eight months on from his last appearance in Game 1 of last year’s Origin series in Adelaide.
Cordner told The Daily Telegraph that he was glad to have a timeline to look forward to.
“It’s exciting now I’ve got a timeline and something to aim for,” Cordner said.
“I’ve got to get myself through a big block of contact then I’ll be sweet to go.
“I’m obviously really looking forward to it.”
While many feared for Cordner’s playing future following the incident, The Daily Telegraph’s Michael Carayannis is adamant the Roosters have ticked every box in ensuring it’s safe for him to return.
“Great news, they’ve pencilled in Round 14 for his comeback,” Carayannis said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“It’ll be against the Titans on June 12, which will be eight months after Origin.
“That’s a fairly long stint on the sidelines with all of the concussion hurdles, but the Roosters have taken all the precautions with his health and where their season is at.”
Cordner’s addition will help bolster Trent Robinson’s sides already strong forward stocks as they push for another top four finish in 2021.