Canberra faces a setback with Matty Nicholson out for five months and Josh Papali'i sidelined, as they prepare to face the Warriors.
Canberra's second-row depth has suffered a major blow with emerging star Matty Nicholson ruled out for up to five months with a shoulder injury.
After sustaining a subluxation in pre-season trials, the 22-year-old reinjured his shoulder in NSW Cup action last Saturday and on Thursday, the Raiders confirmed he would require surgery.
It comes after coach Ricky Stuart urged Canberra to turn the dial up as they'll miss veteran enforcer Josh Papali'i due to concussion against the Warriors in Auckland.
The most-capped Raider will leave a big hole for the visitors, who face the boisterous atmosphere that the Sydney Roosters struggled to overcome in their 42-18 loss to a dominant Warriors a week ago.