All 16 teams for Week 2 of the NRL's 2024 pre-season challenge have been confirmed.
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NRL pre-season challenge: Week 2 Team Lists
Raiders wrap stars in cotton wool as round one team takes shape
He's arguably Ricky Stuart's most important chess piece, so it's not surprising the Canberra Raiders coach has wrapped Jamal Fogarty in cotton wool for round one.
Stuart's also opted to rest veteran Jordan Rapana from any pre-season trial action, with the focus on being ready for their season opener against the Newcastle Knights in round one.
Maori All Stars captain Joe Tapine will also skip the Raiders' final trial - against the North Queensland Cowboys at Seiffert Oval on Sunday - while suspended duo Sebastian Kris and Corey Horsburgh also miss out.
The in-demand Eels halfback … who can't sign a contract
Ethan Sanders is playing for his future, all while being unable to do anything to secure it.
One of the most promising young halfbacks in the game, Sanders appears to be an unintended consequence of a recent change to the contracting system. Contracted to Parramatta until the end of the year, the Eels have opted not to offer him a new contract to date.
Nor have they granted him a request to leave early or negotiate with other clubs, despite being stuck behind superstars Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown.
At the same time, Canberra, short on halves depth, have been trying to secure his services as soon as possible. However, under the new rules...
