Raiders rookie Ethan Strange has been handed first shot at five-eighth while Storm superstar Cameron Munster has been named despite carrying a groin injury for Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.
Coach Ricky Stuart has named Strange alongside vice-captain Jamal Fogarty for their season-opener against the Knights after the 19-year-old's starring performance in Week 2 of the Pre-Season Challenge.
Canberra's halves pairing has been a major talking point over the pre-season with Strange vying for the No.6 position with new recruit Kaeo Weekes, who has been named as 18th man.