LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The latest injury report from the Gold Coast Titans has revealed that the team will have a near full squad available for selection in the upcoming Pre-Season Challenge against the Broncos in Toowoomba.
Coach Des Hasler will be faced with a tough decision when he announces his team list on Tuesday afternoon.
There is some good news on the injury front, with Smith-Shields recovering well after back surgery and set to begin rehab training soon.
He is on track to return to full fitness by mid-season, which will be a huge boost for the team.
Liyou is also making progress in his rehab after a serious ACL injury last season.
He is expected to join full training in the next month and could be available for selection in the early rounds of the season, providing another option for Hasler.
The full-time train-and-trialist is also on the road to recovery after a quad strain.
While he will miss the NRL trial matches, he is aiming to be back in action for the start of the season, giving the team some much-needed depth.
With a majority of the squad fit and ready to go, the Titans will be looking to hit the ground running in the Pre-Season Challenge and make a statement against the Broncos.
As they say in the world of Rugby League, it's all about taking each game as it comes and giving it your all on the field.