Live: Pezet returns against Manly before electric Knights-Dolphins showdown

Jonah Pezet is set to make his return for the Parramatta Eels against Manly, marking his first appearance since round five. The off-season recruit has had a limited and underwhelming start to his tenure with the Eels, hampered by a hamstring injury sustained in round five. Since recovering, Pezet has been playing in the NSW Cup, with Ronald Volkman being the preferred partner for Mitchell Moses in the halves.

With Moses away on State of Origin duty, Pezet has an opportunity to impress and potentially secure a long-term role, especially as he is slated to depart for Brisbane. Manly's lineup sees changes with Tolu Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu absent, replaced by Clayton Faulalo and Corey Waddell respectively. Young Joey Walsh will partner Jamal Fogarty in the halves following Luke Brooks's season-ending knee injury.

Sunday's rugby league schedule also includes a significant NRL encounter between the Newcastle Knights and the Dolphins, who are on a winning streak. In the NRLW, the Wests Tigers are currently leading the Parramatta Eels, and the New Zealand Warriors are set to host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Waikato. All games will be covered live via blog, with stats and radio broadcasts available.

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After a high-profile, one-season recruitment in the off-season, Jonah Pezet's time with Parramatta has been limited and frankly pretty ordinary.