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.