Josh Papalii highlights forward pack's importance as debutant Simi Sasagi joins Raiders lineup against Eels.
Josh Papalii says Raiders games are defined by the form of Canberra's forward pack - and the engine room is on notice as Ricky Stuart prepares to send a club debutant into the fray.
Simi Sasagi - who hasn't played an NRL game since 2022 - is poised to make his Raiders debut after being included on the bench for a clash with the Parramatta Eels at Canberra Stadium on Sunday night.
Elliott Whitehead is still sidelined with a calf injury while winger Albert Hopoate will spend another week nursing arm burns before he can make his return.