The Canberra Raiders have copped an early injury blow ahead of their opening trial game this weekend in Moruya, while some old and new faces will get their first taste of footy for 2023.
After missing all of last season with a devastating ACL injury, Harley Smith-Shields will be forced to wait a little longer to don the green jersey again.
The 23-year-old has been grinding in rehab to get back to full fitness and force his way back into the NRL side, but his 2023 return is on ice after the centre suffered a foot injury in pre-season training.