Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

As many as eight South Sydney players could be in the frame for selection in the final two State of Origin games, but coach Jason Demetriou is remaining calm as the Rabbitohs plot a return to form.

The Rabbitohs lost Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow to Origin duty for the series opener and Latrell Mitchell is a certainty to join them in Game II after missing Wednesday's clash with a calf complaint.

With Tevita Pangai Jr. and Hudson Young both underwhelming on Origin debut, Rabbitohs forwards Tevita Tatola and Keaon Koloamatangi have the chance to impress NSW coach Brad Fittler and clinch maiden...

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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.

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The Canberra Times

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.

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