Canberra stars Jack Wighton and Josh Papalii have been named to back up from Origin Game One for the club's blockbuster clash with the Broncos on Saturday night.
Canberra will have to tackle Brisbane without winger Jordan Rapana, who has copped a one-match ban from an incident in Sunday's win against the Sydney Roosters.
Jack Wighton's growth and adaptability have him best placed to handle the switch to centre for NSW in State of Origin, according to Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
Canberra Raiders legend Ricky Stuart was one of three inductees into the NSWRL Hall of Fame last night, along with fellow True Blues Ken Kearney and Harry Wells.
Jack Wighton is certain he is ready to return to centre for NSW after even he was caught off guard by Brad Fittler's shock call to start him in Game I.
Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker has been ruled out of the club's round 12 game against the Eels on Sunday after dislocating his shoulder yesterday, 24 May.
Halfback Jamal Fogarty will finally make his Canberra Raiders debut after being named in the club's side to take on the Eels at GIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Canberra Raiders have lifted to celebrate champion Josh Papali'i's 250th NRL game by battling through a flu outbreak to roll South Sydney Rabbitohs for a third straight win.
Five-eighth Jack Wighton will return from suspension as the Raiders looks to make it three straight wins when they take on the Rabbitohs in Dubbo on Sunday.
