Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders have been dealt a blow to their forward stocks with Pasami Saulo ruled out of Friday night's game against the Dragons, forcing coach Ricky Stuart to call-up two forwards from NSW Cup.

With Saulo out, lock Corey Horsburgh on Queensland Origin duties and Josh Papali'i still rehabbing his hamstring injury and not expected back until after the bye in round 21, the Raiders had a pack re-shuffle this week.

Ata Mariota backs up from his start last week against the Titans at lock, with New Zealand international Joe Tapine wearing the No.10 jersey and Emre Guler in Papali'i's spot.

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Titans ambassador Gorden Tallis is backing David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui to remain on the Gold Coast despite revelations the superstar duo are able to negotiate with rival clubs.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Justin Holbrook's shock sacking last month triggered clauses in their contracts which means they are now effectively free agents.

Ricky Stuart's Raiders have already sharpened their pencil and tabled a four-year $4m offer for Fifita's services, while Fa'asuamaleaui won't be short of suitors.

The Australian's Brent Read revealed on Monday that the pair's...

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The Canberra Times

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans believes State of Origin debutant Corey Horsburgh could follow former red-haired Maroons greats into cult-hero status as his side chases a first series whitewash since 2010.

Horsburgh is one of two changes to coach Billy Slater's 17 for next Wednesday's game three in Sydney, with the Canberra enforcer replacing Tom Fleger (foot) in the interchange and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson in the No.1 jersey for Reece Walsh (suspension).

Cherry-Evans, who was swamped along with the entire Maroons squad by die-hard fans on a wet and bleary day in Cairns on...

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