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High-profile mid-season signing Zak Hardaker is in strong contention to make his NRL debut in Saturdays clash against the Wests Tigers.The reigning Super League Man of Steel has had just two training sessions with his new teammates since leaving Leeds and landing on Australian shores on Wednesday.But Panthers coach Anthony Griffin believes he has seen enough for a possible NRL introduction at ANZ Stadium.Hes had two full days with us now and got his first good nights sleep last night and he was nice and fresh this morning, Griffin said on Friday.Asked if Hardaker is going to play, Griffin said: Not sure yet.Hes a chance. Weve got a couple of options there at the back end of our squad on the bench, well sort that out before the game.Hardaker, 24, is hoping to reverse a concerning trend of failed English flyers to make the transition to the NRL, the most recent of which was former Warriors pick-up Sam Tomkins.Former Parramatta buy Ben Crooks didnt get a look-in at the Eels, while Greg Eden is only just starting to find his feet in Brisbane.Hardaker, who has 68 tries in 142 senior games with both Leeds and Featherstone, comes with a reputation of being one of the most lethal attacking weapons in the Super League.However Griffin said he was keen to see how Hardaker, who only signed with the Panthers until the end of the season, fares defensively against the attacking structures in the NRL.First thing I noticed is that hes a very energetic, seems like a tough competitor, and the vision we watched of him and the reports we got on him, reflect that as well, Griffin said.Thats the main thing we need him to bring.We need him to bring a strong work ethic and a defensive attitude. If he can get that right, hes obviously got some things in attack that might be able to help us as well. CC Sabathia Jersey . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. Custom Roger Maris Jersey . Kyle Denbrook, a soccer player from Saint Marys University, took the CIS male athlete of the week honour. Stanley, a fourth-year business administration student from Charlottetown, scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Dalhousie on Friday and tallied again in a 1-0 win over Saint Marys on Sunday. http://www.customyankeesjersey.com/custom-albert-abreu-jersey-large-1844i.html . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona. Roger Clemens Jersey . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. Mickey Mantle Jersey . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring. Allrounder Mitchell Santner has replaced Jimmy Neesham in New Zealands 15-man squad for the second and final Test against Pakistan, while the status of Ross Taylor for the game starting November 25 in Hamilton is still yet to be confirmed.A decision on Taylor will be taken after he consults a specialist about a growth in his left eye, which New Zealand coach Mike Hesson felt may be affecting his batting and catching. Dean Brownlie, the Northern Districts batsman, will join the squad as cover for Taylor.Santner, one of New Zealands biggest positives during their 3-0 defeat in the Tests in India, has made a recovery from a wrist fracture he suffered three weeks ago.Its obviously pleasing to have Mitchell back with the team ahead of the second Test, national selector Gavin Larsen said. With him and Todd (Astle) in the team, it gives us the opportunity to play two spinners if required. Mitchhell brings all-round ability and is coming off a strong tour of India.ddddddddddddWere still waiting on a little more information on Ross before we make any decision on his availability for the second Test. Dean will come in as cover, but we should know more in the next couple of days.Neesham, who was left out of the first Test in favour of Colin de Grandhomme, will join Otago ahead of the next round of Plunkett Shield matches.New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the series against Pakistan by winning the first Test in Christchurch by eight wickets.Updated squad: Kane Williamson (capt), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Jeet Raval, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Dean Brownlie ' ' '