Hoping to join him in the selection mix for the initial league games are back row favourites Cameron Reagan and Rhys Clark who is well ahead of his initial recovery schedule.
Mixed with that good news comes the bad news for the Steelmen with utility back Dai Langdon undergoing a shoulder operation that will rule him out for three to four months of the season.
The club has acted swiftly to tempt back former Steelman Carl Meyer following his departure from the Dragons. Meyer was out injured for most of last season but has worked his way back to fitness and will be gaining much needed game time to prove his fitness and regain a professional contract as soon as possible.
He has trained with the squad and is looking forward to being in Steelmen colours at Nantyglo on Saturday when the final pre season game with Chinnor takes place. (KO 2.30pm)
