TRENT Copeland is back in action after being sidelined for more than a month with a back injury.
The St George first grade skipper has returned as a batsman.
But he won't be bowling until he has been cleared by doctors.
The NSW fast bowler resumes at four not out and left-handed opener Stewart McCabe unbeaten on 34, with Saints 2-52 in reply to Penrith's 242 on Saturday at Hurstville Oval.
Ben Kitt took 3-65 and fellow quick Eric Denhartog 3-53 on the opening day.
Kitt is in his first year at Saints. He plays with the Notts second eleven in English cricket.
St George club president Kevin Greene said the task is simply to get the runs and collect the first six innings points against Penrith.
Sutherland
SUTHERLAND is in a strong position after day one of their match against Blacktown on Saturday at Joe McAleer Oval, Glendenning.
Sutherland reached 8-315 at stumps with Ben Dwarshuis top-scoring with 79, and wicketkeeper Daniel Rixon not out on 50. Daniel Fallins, unbeaten on 32. Jamie Brown made 48. Opener Chris Williams was solid making 39.
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