Proctor returns to depleted Titans

Jun 13, 2017 - 6:08 AM Kevin Proctor makes his NRL return to a heavily depleted Gold Coast side.

Proctor is back for the Titans after serving a four-match ban for being caught using what was believed to be cocaine on May 5 following the Test match between Australia and New Zealand.

Gold Coast coach Neil Henry says Proctor's return comes at a good time with five regular starters missing from his squad.

"Having Kevin Proctor come back into the team will give us a bit of leadership out there," Henry said.

"He's really keen. He knows he's let the boys down by not being able to participate on the field in the last four games - we've only won one of those four."

Jarryd Hayne and Nathan Peats are both unavailable due to their New South Wales Origin selection and Jarrod Wallace will be missing due to suspension or Origin duties for Queensland.

Karl Lawton (shoulder) and Kane Elgey (sternum) were both injured in the Titans loss to the Warriors last weekend and couldn't make the short turn around for Friday night's game.

Tyrone Roberts (shoulder) will miss another week and Chris McQueen has been shifted from second row to five eighth for the match against his old club, a position he's not too familiar with.

"I think (he played five eighth in) under 10's, I reckon he'll be out there practising his chip and chase this afternoon," Henry joked.

"We'll see what we can do with the configuration."

Despite the shift to five eighth, it's unlikely McQueen will be undertaking any playmaker duties.

Ash Taylor will carry the load as first receiver and roam both sides of the field against South Sydney.

Source: AAP