The Canberra Raiders have named their final team ahead of this evening's Pre-Season Challenge match against the Eels.
Late Mail: Raiders v Eels
NRL Team List: Raiders v Eels Pre-Season Challenge
The Toyota Forklift Raiders have named their squad for the first trial game of the season, when they take on the Parramatta Eels at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday night in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge.
New recruits Kaeo Weekes and Simi Sasagi will get their first chance to wear the green jersey, after being named at five-eighth and second row respectively.
The side features plenty of NRL experience, including Nick Cotric, Albert Hopoate, Emre Guler, Zac Woolford and Pasami Saulo.
Parramatta Eels v Canberra Raiders
Saturday February 17, 5.55pm, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney1. Chevy Stewart
2. Nick Cotric
3. James Schiller
4. Albert Hopoate
5. Xavier Savage
6. Kaeo Weekes
7. Ethan Strange
8. Emre Guler
9. Zac Woolford (C)
10. Pasami Saulo
11. Mitchell Spencer
12. Simi Sasagi
13. Ata Mariota
14. Tom Starling
15. Prinston Esera
16. Michael Asomua
17. Jed Stuart
18. Danny Levi
19. Adam Cook
20. Peter Hola
21. Mitch Henderson
22. Peter Taateo
23. Noah Martin
24. Loghan Lewis
25. Vena Patuki-Case
Pacific Championships Team Lists: Final
Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 2023 Pacific Championships Finals.
Pacific Championships Team Lists: Finals
Cup Final: Kangaroos v Kiwis, Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Gallagher Kangaroos: Props Payne Haas and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui return to the side after being rested last weekend so Jake Trbojevic and Tom Flegler make way. Liam Martin is also back in the starting side so Reuben Cotter reverts to the bench and last week's debutant Nicho Hynes goes to 18th Man.
Kiwis: Coach Michael Maguire sticks with the same 17-man squad that went down to the Kangaroos in Melbourne with Joey Manu remaining in the centres and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad staying at fullback. Roosters youngster Naufahu Whyte is 18th Man once again.
Bowl Final: Fiji Bati v PNG Kumuls, Sunday 4.00pm (AEDT) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Bati: Panthers star Sunia Turuva returns after missing last Sunday's game with a calf injury, which means Jason Qareqare is out of the team and Dragons powerhouse Mikaele Ravalawa moves from centre to his normal spot on the wing. Kitione Kautoga has recovered from a back injury and joins a new-look bench which also features Watisoni Waqanisaravi and Pio Seci, who weren't part of last week's final 17. Noah Nailagoliva and Sirilo Lovokuro are the men to make way, while Mesake Ravonu is out with a head knock.
Kumuls: Just one change to the starting side, with Rodrick Tai back after missing last week with a knee injury to replace Benji Kot in the centres. The other changes are all on the interchange, with Liam Horne, Junior Rop and Nixon Putt coming in to join Judah Rimbu, who is the only bench man retained from last week. Hooker Edwin Ipape is good to go after receiving a monetary fine for a Judiciary charge. Prop MacKenzie Yei has been unable to overcome a knee problem and isn't included in the wider squad.
