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The Canberra Raiders have announced that they have reduced their squad to 19 for Friday night's match against the Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
This news comes as a blow to the Raiders, who have had to withdraw Sebastian Kris due to a knee injury.
As a result, Harley Smith-Shields has been named in the Raiders backline.
Ricky Stuart has a plan for Matt Frawley, who was an interesting option the Canberra Raiders coach named on the bench to face the Wests Tigers.
But Stuart didn't reveal how he'll use the half, who can also provide back-up at hooker, in the clash at Campbelltown on Friday night.
It meant the Raiders effectively have three halves and three hookers in their line-up to take on the Tigers.
Canberra hope Corey Harawira-Naera might return to some light training next week, little more than a week after the second-rower's on-field seizure.
Raiders medical staff believe head trauma caused Harawira-Naera's collapse during the NRL match against South Sydney, testing throughout the week finding two previous head knocks he'd taken shortly before his seizure could be the main reason.
Coach Ricky Stuart wouldn't speculate on a potential return date for Harawira-Naera on Thursday, although he expected the 28-year-old would get into some light training next week.
It might prove an emotional boost for Raider players, who...