Confident Xavier Savage reignites Raiders' finals hopes, overcoming uncertainty to secure NRL future amidst injuries.
Canberra speedster Xavier Savage has never looked more confident after his man-of-the-match performance against triple-reigning premiers Penrith reignited the Raiders' meagre finals chances.
But less than a year ago the promising winger was on the brink of being forced out of the club with his NRL future uncertain.
After making a claim for the Raiders' No.1 jersey in 2022, Savage made just one first-grade appearance in an injury-maligned campaign last season.
With a battle ahead of him to get back into the team he didn't help his case by returning from the off-season...