Raiders anoint Savage to step into one-of-a-kind Rapana's shoes

Raiders anoint Savage to step into one-of-a-kind Rapana’s shoes

Xavier Savage is poised to replace Jordan Rapana as Canberra's energetic player in 2025 and beyond.

Canberra Weekly

There'll only ever be one Jordan Rapana, but Xavier Savage has been backed as the man to fill his spot as Canberra's ball of energy in 2025 and beyond.

Rapana achieved cult hero status at the Raiders across 214 games and came to embody the character of the team under coach Ricky Stuart - physical, passionate and a little bit rogue.

But the 35-year-old's move to Super League side Hull FC has meant for the first time since 2013, the Raiders will run out this weekend without Rapana on their roster.

Not that Rapana's exit has stopped him from unleashing his trademark...

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