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Canberra Weekly

Ricky Stuart says he can understand why five-eighth Jack Wighton might want to backflip on his decision to head to troubled South Sydney next season.

The Canberra coach addressed swirling rumours on Thursday that his star player had changed his mind about honouring the four-year deal he penned with the Rabbitohs in April, saying if it were true he wouldn't be surprised. 

Stuart couldn't resist a snipe at the under-fire Bunnies, who had club legend Sam Burgess walk out on them this week following speculation star duo Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker held too much influence.

The Rabbitohs are at great risk of missing finals and will...

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders fans hoping the drama unfolding at South Sydney may keep Jack Wighton playing in the capital will be bitterly disappointed.

Coach Ricky Stuart confirmed Wighton is still indeed off to Redfern next season, despite rumours circulating this week the star five-eighth had backflipped on his deal with the Rabbitohs.

"You've all rang me and asked me about that," Stuart said ahead of the Raiders' Saturday night clash against Brisbane in Canberra.

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LeagueNews.co

In a highly anticipated NRL match, the Canberra Raiders will face off against the Broncos once again, hoping to replicate their previous victory in round six.

According to a report on the Raiders' official website, the game is expected to be filled with milestones and tributes.

The loyal Raiders fans will pay homage to Jarrod Croker and Jack Wighton, who will be playing their final regular season home game at GIO Stadium Canberra.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:35pm on Saturday, with the Raiders fighting for a spot in the finals.

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