The Canberra Raiders have named their side for Friday night’s match against the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium.
Joe Tapine has been ruled out of the match this weekend with a thumb injury, which paves the way for Hudson Young to make his NRL debut off the bench for the Green Machine.
The loss of Tapine sees the versatile John Bateman move from lock to the second row, with Ryan Sutton named to start for the first time for the club at lock.
CANBERRA RAIDERS V NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
FRIDAY MARCH 29, 6.00PM, GIO STADIUM
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Jarrod Croker (C)
4. Joey Leilua
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson (C)
10. Dunamis Lui
11. John Bateman
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Ryan Sutton
14. Siliva Havili
15. Hudson Young
16. Sia Soliola
17. Corey Horsburgh
18. Sam Williams
19. JJ Collins
20. Bailey Simonsson
21. Jack Murchie
Injury/Suspension
Joe Tapine (Thumb) Round 4-5
Michael Oldfield (Groin) Round 4-6