Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Dragons update reveals injuries: Lawson out until Round 22/23, Tuipulotu sidelined until Round 21.

Zero Tackle

The St George Illawarra Dragons have issued an update on six injured players ahead of their Round 18 clash against the Canberra Raiders on Saturday afternoon.

Playing with an injured shoulder in the second half of last week's match against the Parramatta Eels, winger Nathan Lawson is set to be sidelined until at least Round 22 or 23 with a scapula fracture.

Injuring himself in the warm-up of last week's clash, Tuipulotu will be unavailable until Round 21 after scans showed that he sustained a low-grade strain in his right hamstring.

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Aaron Woods claims Billy Slater revived Josh Papali'i's career to boost Maroons' intimidation ahead of Origin.

The Canberra Times

Queensland antagonist Aaron Woods has poked the State of Origin bear, claiming coach Billy Slater reignited Josh Papali'i's representative career because the Maroons were "lacking a bit of intimidation".

Papali'i shock return to the Origin arena was made official on Monday morning when Slater announced the Canberra Raiders veteran in his side for the decider in Sydney next week.

The Raiders' games record holder has been granted a delayed entry to Origin camp to spend more time at home with his family after wife Mesepa gave birth on the weekend during the Raiders' match against the Knights.

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Cobbo returns for Broncos; Galvin likely starts for Bulldogs amid Souths' injury issues.

Fox League

Selwyn Cobbo is set for a Broncos recall, while Lachlan Galvin could start in a reshuffled Bulldogs backline and Souths' injury woes continue amid State of Origin chaos.

Last week's Bulldogs team:
1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Bailey Hayward 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Lachlan Galvin 19. Kurtis Morrin

Read on for the Team Tips for Round 18.

FRIDAY JULY 4

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, 8.00pm AEST

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