The Canberra Raiders have named their team for the round 19 match against the New Zealand Warriors at GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Raiders Captain Elliott Whitehead has been named to make his return from a knee injury in the second row, which sees Corey Harawira-Naera move back to the bench.
Nick Cotric also returns to the field this week after missing last week’s match with a leg infection. He replaces James Schiller who will miss 1-2 weeks with an ankle injury.
Albert Hopoate has been named to start this week after making his Raiders debut on Sunday, replacing Jordan Rapana on the wing who will miss the next two matches through suspension.
Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors
Saturday July 23, 3.00pm, GIO Stadium
1. Xavier Savage
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matt Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead (C)
13. Adam Elliott
14. Tom Starling
15. Ryan Sutton
16. Emre Guler
17. Corey Harawira-Naera
18. Adrian Trevilyan
19. Elijah Anderson
20. Brad Schneider
21. Ata Mariota
22. Peter Hola
Injuries/Suspension
Jordan Rapana – Suspended – Round 22
James Schiller – Ankle – Round 20-21
Corey Horsburgh – Illness – Round 20
Harry Rushton – Jaw – Round 25
Trey Mooney – Ankle – Round 21-22
Semi Valemei – Knee – Round 20-21
Jarrod Croker – Shoulder - Season
Josh Hodgson – Knee – Season
Harley Smith-Shields – Knee – Season