Turner will start in place of the suspended Glenn Stewart in the back-row after being rested from the Rabbitohs' last start loss to Manly having been knocked out in his comeback game a week earlier.

Auva'a is in line to play his first NRL game since last years grand final after being named on an extended bench.

Auva'a, who was banned for domestic violence offences, could replace Dylan Walker who is battling a hamstring injury. Dumped Titans player Paul Carter has also been added to the Rabbitohs squad.

They play a Cowboys side who welcome back co-captain Matt Scott who was rested last week.

The Roosters will also be boosted by the return of their co-skipper Mitchell Pearce when they take on the Eels after he skipped their match against Newcastle. Winger Shaun Kenny-Dowall was not named.

Benji Marshall (hamstring) is an unlikely starter despite being named at halfback for the Dragons to play the top placed Brisbane on Friday night.

Warriors back-rower Ryan Hoffman will play his first game since tearing his calf in Origin III.

While Hoffman is a welcomed addition the Warriors will be without Manu Vatuvei for their must win game against Penrith. Teammate Bodene Thompson is still missing.

The Sea Eagles will have to push on with their finals aspirations without Willie Mason for the next two weeks after he reluctantly pleaded guilty to a shoulder charge.

Mason will be replaced by Josh Starling when they travel to Canberra to play the Raiders on Sunday. Brenton Lawrence could play his first game of the year following back surgery after being name on an extended bench.

Canterbury hooker Michael Lichaa has been named despite sending a scare through the club with a knee injury. Greg Eastwood will make his return from suspension to play the Titans.

Luke Lewis has been named in the back-row for Cronulla while Matt Prior will start at prop for the suspended Sam Tagataese to play Melbourne on Monday night.