Xavier Savage's injury opens opportunity for Jed Stuart, while Savelio Tamale returns for Raiders.
As the Canberra Raiders deal with the heartbreaking news of Xavier Savage's season-ending injury and named his replacement, the feelgood story that has emerged is the potential for breakout star Jed Stuart to emulate his father and coach Ricky, and win a premiership with the Green Machine.
The Raiders officially named their team for a sell-out home clash against the Wests Tigers this weekend, with Savelio Tamale coming straight back into the team after over two months sidelined with injury.
Tamale suffered a dislocated patella in round 14, but having fully recovered the 20-year-old will make his return in the NRL on Saturday afternoon following Savage's shoulder fracture against the Panthers.