The sidelining of two Canberra Raiders wingers has opened the door for rookie Albert Hopoate to earn his starting stripes for the side on Saturday.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has turned to his first-choice winger Nick Cotric and newcomer Hopoate to fill the void left by Jordan Rapana's suspension and James Schiller's ankle injury for the New Zealand Warriors clash.
Seasoned-winger Rapana has been handed a two-match suspension for his careless high tackle on the Storm's Marion Seve on Sunday.