The NRL is finally back for 2023 and here is the match day guide and preview for the Canberra Raiders round 1 game against the North Queensland Cowboys.
In the absence of Xavier Savage, the Raiders have selected Seb Kris as the man to play fullback. Josh Papalii has succumbed to a calf injury and will miss at least the season opener. Raiders debutants Danny Levi and Pasami Saulo have been named in the starting 13, while Corey Harawira-Naera will start at lock.
No surprises in the Cowboys’ lineup, with the club naming a very strong 17. Veteran James Tamou has been named on the bench in his...