Jack Wighton and Josh Papalii will make their way back into the Canberra Raiders squad in time for their first game at their new home in the Gold Coast.
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The two were missing last week following their call up to the third and final match of the State of Origin series, replacing Dunamis Lui and Matt Frawley.
The timely return coincides with Lui missing two to three weeks due to a calf injury he sustained during the Raiders 30-16 win over the Manly Sea Eagles on Thursday.
Elliott Whitehead remains out injured, with his shoulder expected to be healed for their clash against the Parramatta Eels in round 19.
Similarly, Corey Horsburgh is also expected to return to the side from injury in time for their clash against the Eels.
Bailey Simonsson remains out of contention for selection but is expected to return as early as round 21 with his toe injury.
The Raiders will face the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
Raiders squad:
- Xavier Savage
- Semi Valemei
- Jarrod Croker (c)
- Sebastian Kris
- Jordan Rapana
- Jack Wighton
- Sam Williams
- Josh Papalii
- Josh Hodgson
- Emre Guler
- Corey Harawira-Naera
- Hudson Young
- Ryan Sutton
- Tom Starling
- Joe Tapine
- Sia Soliola
- Ryan James
- Matt Timoko
- Trey Mooney
- Matt Frawley
- Harley Smith-Shields