Kieran Foran will have to pass a final fitness test on Friday morning but is expected to lead Parramatta against North Queensland on Saturday.
Foran has been hampered by a hamstring issue that kept him out of last week’s NRL season opener against Brisbane but has trained strongly all week to prove he is ready for selection.
Halves partner Corey Norman is a certain starter for the Pirtek Stadium clash after injuring his neck against the Broncos.