Raiders debut young player against Knights, confident after strong first round win at home.
The Green Machine host the defending premiers Newcastle at home at GIO Stadium and will be full of confidence of an upset after putting in a strong showing in their first round win.
Canberra ran in three tries in the opening 10 minutes of the game to go out to an unassailable lead on their way to posting a 32-12 win, with Kiwi winger Madison Bartlett scoring a double.
The off-season focus on fitness and defence proved vital for the Knights who withstood wave after wave of Roosters attack early in their opening game to post a first-up win at home.