The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have finalized their squad for Friday night’s clash against the New Zealand Warriors at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Both Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking are set to make their return from injury, providing a significant boost to the team. Fogarty, who has been out since round seven with a biceps injury, returns at halfback, pushing Adam Cook to 18th man. Meanwhile, Hosking, recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in round six, takes Simi Sasagi’s place on the interchange bench.
Sebastian Kris also makes his comeback, reclaiming his spot in the centres from Albert Hopoate. Additionally, Hudson Young returns to the second row after missing the previous game due to injury.
Here’s the full team lineup for the Canberra Raiders:
1. Kaeo Weekes (Fullback)
2. Jordan Rapana (Winger)
3. Matt Timoko (Centre)
4. Sebastian Kris (Centre)
5. Xavier Savage (Winger)
6. Ethan Strange (Five-Eighth)
7. Jamal Fogarty (Halfback)
8. Josh Papalii (Prop)
9. Tom Starling (Hooker)
10. Joe Tapine (Prop)
11. Hudson Young (Second Row)
12. Elliott Whitehead (Second Row, Captain)
13. Morgan Smithies (Lock)
Interchange:
14. Danny Levi
15. Trey Mooney
16. Ata Mariota
17. Zac Hosking
Reserves:
18. Adam Cook
19. Albert Hopoate
20. Simi Sasagi
21. Zac Woolford
22. Emre Guler
This lineup sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting match at GIO Stadium Canberra.