Johnson tipped to return for Sharks in NRL

Cronulla halfback Shaun Johnson is poised to return from injury during Thursday's NRL clash with Canberra.

Cronulla's injury-crisis looks set to further ease with halfback Shaun Johnson poised to return during Thursday's NRL clash with Canberra.

Johnson could return from a hamstring injury after being named on an extended bench for the match at GIO Stadium.

Meanwhile Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will make his first appearance for Canterbury in their match-up against the Roosters.