The Raiders face the Warriors in Auckland, aiming to remain undefeated after a thrilling Round One victory.
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders are in Auckland this week, facing the New Zealand Warriors on Friday night at Go Media Stadium, rounding out their two game away stretch to begin the season.
Off the back of a thrilling 29-28 Golden Point victory in Round One against Manly, the Raiders will be looking to head home undefeated after starting their season on the road.
In accordance with the NRL concussion protocols, Canberra will be without Josh Papalii this week, seeing Englishman Morgan Smithies promoted to the starting line-up. Papalii's absence sees youngster Joe Roddy's inclusion on the six-man bench.
After a match leading 155 run metres in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup last weekend, Matt Timoko has earnt a spot on the bench, marking his first NRL appearance in...