Eels prop Cayless breaks hand



Parramatta captain Nathan Cayless is out for four weeks after he was diagnosed with a broken hand.

The New Zealand international suffered the injury in the Eels 20-12 NRL win over St George Illawarra at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday.

Coach Michael Hagan has promoted Josh Cordoba from the bench into the starting side while Daniel Wagon returns from illness to play this Saturday against the Sydney Roosters at Aussie Stadium.

Nathan Hindmarsh will captain the Eels side in the absence of Cayless while his brother Ian Hindmarsh will play his 150th NRL game.

Hagan said the injury to Cayless is a huge setback.

"He has been one of our really good players so far this season and it is a blow to the team and to Nathan personally," Hagan said.

"Hopefully against the Roosters we can apply the necessary attitude and work hard again. It is going to be a tough game. They are obviously full of confidence and will be looking to play well at home as well."