Rugby League News

Dean Young has made significant changes as Dragons interim coach, while Broncos face injuries, resulting in a revamped lineup.

Fox League

Dean Young has swung the axe, making sweeping changes in his first team list since taking over as Dragons interim head coach.

The Broncos, meanwhile, have named a side littered with new faces after a staggering injury toll struck Michael Maguire's squad.

THURSDAY 23RD APRIL

Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders @ Leichhardt Oval, 7.50pm

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To'a 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Patrick Herbert 19. Tristan Hope 20. Latu Fainu 21. Jeral Skelton 22. Tony Sukkar

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Josh Papalii will miss 6-8 weeks of the NRL season due to a calf injury, impacting Canberra's forward pack.

Zero Tackle

Josh Papalii is set to miss a significant period of the NRL season after scans confirmed a partial tear of his calf, an injury sustained during the Canberra Raiders' win over the Melbourne Storm at GIO Stadium on Friday night.

The veteran prop underwent scans in the days following the match, with the club officially confirming the unwelcome news that he will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, a timeline that could see him miss up to a quarter of the remaining regular season.

Papalii's absence is a notable blow for Canberra, with the experienced forward a key pillar of their forward pack.

The Raiders will now look to their depth up front as they manage the loss of one of their most influential players through the coming rounds.

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Josh Papali'i may be sidelined for two months with a calf tear, missing State of Origin's opener.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders could be without star enforcer Josh Papali'i for two months after scans confirmed he suffered a partial calf tear.

Papali'i is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to the injury - the Green Machine's second blow in the wake of the Melbourne Storm win.

The Raiders also lost second-row gun Hudson Young for the next two weeks due to suspension for a high tackle.

Papali'i's absence rules him out of making another inspirational return for Queensland in the State of Origin opener in Sydney on May 27.

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