Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths

Milestone Papalii double lifts Raiders over Souths

Josh Papalii scored twice, becoming Canberra's most-capped player, leading the Raiders to a 36-12 victory.

Canberra Weekly

Josh Papalii scored a fairytale double as he became the most-capped player in Canberra history and lifted the Raiders to a gritty come-from-behind win over South Sydney.

Chants of "Papa" rang through GIO Stadium after the Raiders legend's two late tries, before Papalii converted his second himself to put the icing on a 36-12 victory and send the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder on Sunday.

Despite the veteran's late show, it was young five-eighth Ethan Strange who was responsible for turning the day around for the home side, after two early Rabbitohs tries for Keaon...

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