The Canberra Raiders have named their team for the round 22 match against the St George-Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday afternoon.
Joe Tapine has been ruled out for the match after succumbing to a rib injury. Tapine will be replaced in the starting side by Emre Guler, with Corey Horsburgh returning to the bench after a successful return from illness last weekend through the Raiders NSW Cup match.
Xavier Savage returns to the team at fullback this weekend after recovering from an ankle injury, with Jordan Rapana shifting back to the wing.
Nick Cotric has taken the early guilty plea for his grade two careless high tackle charge, which means Albert Hopoate will retain his place in the team on the wing this weekend.
Ryan Sutton has been named in the team and will continue to undergo concussion protocols this week after failing his HIA against Penrith.
Canberra Raiders v St George-Illawarra Dragons
Sunday August 14, 2.00pm, GIO Stadium Canberra
1. Xavier Savage
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Matt Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Emre Guler
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead (C)
13. Adam Elliott
14. Tom Starling
15. Ryan Sutton
16. Corey Horsburgh
17. Corey Harawira-Naera
18. James Schiller
19. Ata Mariota
20. Matt Frawley
21. Peter Hola
22. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Injuries/Suspension
Nick Cotric – Suspended – Round 23
Joe Tapine – Ribs – Round 23-24
Semi Valemei – Ribs - Indefinite
Harry Rushton – Jaw – Indefinite
Jarrod Croker – Shoulder - Season
Josh Hodgson – Knee – Season
Harley Smith-Shields – Knee – Season