Shane Watson and Brad Haddin have both been named in NSW’s Sheffield Shield team to play Western Australia at the WACA Ground this week.

Watson, who made his return to playing following a lengthy injury lay-off at Sydney club level last weekend, will continue his bid to prove his fitness ahead of Australia’s tour of the Caribbean next month.

Haddin, omitted from Australia’s one-day international squad for the second time on Tuesday, will hope to find some form to force selectors to recall him.

Haddin will also keep wicket in the match, meaning in-form Peter Nevill will play as a specialist batsman if chosen in the starting 11.

Watson is replacing veteran Simon Katich in the team, with the former Test batsman still suffering residual concussion symptoms after being struck on the head while batting against Tasmania last week.

Doug Bollinger (hamstring), Moises Henriques (side) and Josh Hazlewood (stress fractures – foot) were all unavailable for selection.

The clash with WA begins on Friday.

NSW: Stephen O’Keefe (capt), Trent Copeland, Scott Coyte, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja, Josh Lalor, Peter Nevill, Ben Rohrer, Steven Smith, Shane Watson.