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Canberra has pulled off a shock attack on St George Illawarra, pinching five of the best up-and-coming players from the Dragons' ranks.

In an audacious move, the Raiders have lived up to their name by snaring five rising stars in a move that has infuriated the Dragons.

The five 18-year-olds were seen as part of the future plans of the Dragons - and at least six more quality youngsters have been signed by other clubs, as well.

The players who have made the move to the ACT are Country under-18s and Dapto fullback Jack Piccirilli, hooker Jaxon Lavender, the Dragons' under-18 player of the year from the Dapto Canaries, utility back Sean Trindall (Shellharbour Stingrays), fullback Judd Stevenson (Corrimal Cougars) and centre James Walsh (Albion Park).

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton will make his World Cup debut as Australia roll out their most Kangaroos debutants in 15 years.

Wighton is on the bench for his third Test match, with coach Mal Meninga naming seven new faces for their Rugby League World Cup opener against Fiji.

Meninga confirmed on Tuesday night he would rest grand final players from his opening team, meaning Daly Cherry-Evans will get the first shot as halfback.

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The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are poised to add Samoa hooker Danny Levi to their squad after he was released from his Huddersfield contract to return to Australia with his young family.

Canberra have offered Levi a chance to revive his NRL in the capital and a two-year deal could be finalised by early next week.

Zac Woolford and Tom Starling shared the role this year after Josh Hodgson ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the opening game of the season.

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