Simi Sasagi struggled with a staph infection but played, eager for a break during bye week.
Simi Sasagi almost didn't play in the win over Manly.
He'd been struggling with a staph infection, and a resultant boil on his knee, all week and even sat out the captain's run on Thursday.
So he's looking forward to a couple of days off this week to help recharge the batteries as the ladder-leading Canberra Raiders enjoy their final bye of the NRL season.