Hope for Latrell Mitchell's participation in State of Origin II is dwindling for NSW fans.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Mitchell was anticipated to make his return for South Sydney in Round 14 against Manly, but his chances of playing are looking increasingly unlikely.
The Rabbitohs will enjoy a bye this week before the Round 14 matchup, and the NSW squad for the upcoming match will be announced post-Round 14, right before the clash scheduled for June 17 in Melbourne.
Selectors are facing a challenging situation with Mitchell's recovery progress, leaving them somewhat in the dark.
Laurie Daley played it safe with Mitch Moses' injury just 48 hours before Game One, making it improbable that selectors will take a chance on a player who hasn't completed a match since Round 11, when he faced difficulties against the Dolphins.
On a positive note, however, Rabbitohs teammate David Fifita is nearing a comeback.
Having been sidelined since Round 6 due to a hamstring injury, Fifita is set to possibly play against Manly next week if he successfully navigates training without setbacks.