Canberra Raiders NRL News

Origin-impacted round features ten teams, with debutants and forced changes; byes include six teams.

Zero Tackle

The second majorly Origin-impacted round is here, with all ten teams named for the weekend ahead.

There are plenty of forced changes to the teams taking the field, a handful of players making their first appearances for the year, and a couple of debuts around the competition.

Byes: Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers, Canberra Raiders, Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, Wests Tigers

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Savelio Tamale will miss 10 to 12 weeks due to a dislocated kneecap from a knee injury.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed they expect winger Savelio Tamale to be out for up to three months after suffering a knee injury over the weekend.

Tamale had his leg bent awkwardly in a tackle during the 15th minute of Sunday afternoon's win at home over the South Sydney Rabbitohs and was unable to take any further part in the game.

It has now been revealed by the club that Tamale has suffered a dislocated kneecap, and is expected to miss a period of between at least 10 and 12 weeks.

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Canberra winger Savelio Tamale dislocated his kneecap, likely sidelining him for 10 to 12 weeks.

Canberra Weekly

Canberra have suffered a mega blow with winger Savelio Tamale in a race to play again before finals after dislocating his kneecap.

Tamale failed to finish the Raiders' win over South Sydney on Sunday, before scans confirmed he would miss a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks with the injury.

The Raiders flyer is scheduled to see a specialist who will determine an exact return path, but either way, it looms as a devastating blow to both Tamale and club.

Tamale's power and strike on the left wing has played a part in Canberra's rise to second on the ladder, with three byes still to...

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