The Toyota Forklift Raiders have named their squad for the round ten match against the Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night in the NRL’s Magic Round.
Xavier Savage has been named on the wing for what will be his first NRL match of the season, after two weeks playing for the Raiders NSW Cup side. Savage missed the first seven rounds of the season with a fractured jaw he sustained in the Raiders first trial match in February.
Savage replaces Albert Hopoate, who will miss the match to attend his sister’s wedding on Friday.
The only other change for the Raiders comes on the bench with Ata Mariota back into the side after returning through NSW Cup last week following a broken hand. He replaces Corey Harawira-Naera who has been named on the extended bench.
Canberra Raiders v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Friday May 5, 6.00pm, Suncorp Stadium
1. Sebastian Kris
2. Xavier Savage
3. Jarrod Croker (C)
4. Matt Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead (C)
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Ata Mariota
18. Brad Schneider
19. James Schiller
20. Trey Mooney
21. Corey Harawira-Naera
22. Peter Hola
Injuries/Suspension
Nick Cotric – Hamstring – 13-15
Matt Frawley – Hand – Round 11-12
Danny Levi – Jaw – Round 12-14
JJ Clarkson – Hand – Round 11-12
Elijah Anderson – Ankle – Round 11-13
Adrian Trevilyan – Knee – Mid-Season