Canberra Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead has given an insight into the club's new recruit Morgan Smithies as the Englishman looks to complement a forward pack full of representative stars.
Smithies packed down at lock for the Raiders' second trial match against the Cowboys, seemingly an indication to how coach Ricky Stuart will look to utilise the 23-year-old.
The former Wigan forward will join fellow England star Whitehead, State of Origin representatives Hudson Young and Josh Papalii along with Kiwis prop Joseph Tapine in a strong forward pack.