Canberra faces injury setbacks, including Ethan Strange, as they prepare for a crucial match against Gold Coast.
Canberra's hopes of igniting their NRL minor premiership defence with a victory against Gold Coast have taken a hammering with five-eighth Ethan Strange ruled out with injury.
After sustaining an ankle niggle against the Wests Tigers last round, Strange had one more opportunity to prove his fitness at training on Thursday, but did not complete the session.
It means he will not play on Saturday in Queensland, although the Raiders are targeting a return for next Sunday's clash against Penrith.
Strange's loss will further stretch Canberra's depth with Noah Martin (ankle), Zac Hosking (concussion), Josh Papali'i (calf), Hudson Young (suspension) and Xavier Savage (ankle) out of the Titans game.