Canberra Raiders NRL News

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The Canberra Raiders website, raiders.com.au, is reporting that the Gold Coast Titans are heading to the national capital with hopes of securing their third consecutive victory.

After defeating the high-flying Brisbane Broncos, the Titans will be confident in their abilities and eager to continue their winning streak.

Despite the absence of their captain, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, who was rested after Origin II, the Titans forwards showcased their strength against the Broncos' highly regarded pack, setting the stage for their skilled backline to score some impressive tries.

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The Canberra Times

Corey Horsburgh has some of the best skills for a forward Jack Wighton has ever seen, but it's the trust his fellow Canberra Raiders have in him that makes him ready for State of Origin.

Wighton, who retired from the Origin arena in the lead-up to the current series, backed Horsburgh to come into the Queensland side for the final game of the series.

Brisbane Broncos prop Tom Flegler has a Lisfranc injury in his foot that's set to rule him out of Origin III, and potentially the season.

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The Canberra Times

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has shut down talk of a return to the NSW Origin arena, declaring he isn't interested.

Amid talk current Blues coach Brad Fittler faces the axe after losing three of the past four series, Bellamy has been floated as a possibility.

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart, NSW assistant and ex-Dragons coach Paul McGregor and even former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika have also been touted as possibilities.

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