Walker set for Rovers return

12 April 2012

Hull KR centre Chev Walker is set to make a surprise return from injury in Friday's engage Super League clash against Castleford.

Walker was initially ruled out for three months after dislocating his shoulder in Rovers' defeat at Warrington on March 22 but the 26-year-old ex-Great Britain international has made a speedy recovery and will play some part against the Tigers at Craven Park.

Coach Justin Morgan said: "Chev will be back this week, which is great news, a couple of weeks ahead of schedule."

He added: "He's been back in training a few weeks now and he has added an intensity to our training.

"There is no doubt about his shoulder now. He has passed all the fitness tests and we are looking forward to seeing him play.

"Whether he is on the bench or starting we will make a call later in the week, but he will definitely play."

Veteran playmaker Stanley Gene should also be fit despite a scare over a leg injury this week but Jason Netherton is out with a badly gashed knee.

The pair were both hurt in the win at Wigan last week which temporarily lifted Rovers to the top of the table.

Morgan said: "We thought initially Stan might have broken his leg. We've cleared that up but he's still a bit tender around the bone.

"But he's a tough one and I imagine he'll play. He's trained and there are no dramas. Jason is going to be missing with a nasty cut to the knee and he could be out a couple of weeks."

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