Rebels' Fainga'a back for 'Canes clash?

The 25-year-old has been sidelined with an elbow injury since the Melbourne side's opening round victory over the Force at nib Stadium Perth.

Winger Sefa Naivalu successfully returned from a broken leg with a second-half appearance against the Waratahs in Sydney prior to the bye weekend.

Centre Tom English (knee), lock Steve Cummins (hamstring) and utility back Mike Harris (quad) continue their rehab.