Individual errors, not mentality, caused Canberra’s blowout second half against Penrith, says coach Ricky Stuart as his side look to turn things around against the surging Brisbane Broncos.

Stuart admitted the Raiders’ confidence had taken a serious whack in their 53-12 mauling at home to the Panthers in round five but implored his players to leave that defeat in the rear-view mirror as they head to Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Injuries and suspensions have meant only minor personnel changes, with young centre Harley Smith-Shields replaced by returning veteran Jarrod Croker and Brad Schneider to start at five-eighth.

Stuart said the disappointment had been palpable when the Raiders returned to training after their Penrith pummelling.

“It’s not the football team we are … we’re a better football team,” he said.

“I made sure we picked up our bottom lip Monday and got on with the job. There’s no time to look back.

“We’re going to look forward … they’re certainly working hard towards our next game. That’s all I can ask.”

Canberra’s much-maligned second-half record came to the fore against the Panthers with a 40-6 scoreline – a 24-0 Penrith blitz in the last 20 minutes an uncomfortable reminder of the ACT club’s ‘Faders’ tag.

The numbers don’t make for pretty reading: Canberra completed at 57 per cent, were out-gained by 541 metres and missed 34 tackles as the Panthers piled on the points.

“It’s simple … we need to stop making errors,” Stuart said.

“I can’t crucify a team for individual error.

“It’s not mentality, it’s not what’s being said or what we’re doing at halftime.

“Take ownership and responsibility for your own performance, it’s as simple as that.

“Every individual coach, player has to get their game right.”

Corey Horsburgh starts in place of struggling Corey Harawira-Naera, the second-rower running for just 40m in his last two games combined.

Still on the sideline are five-eighth Jack Wighton (suspended), fullback Xavier Savage (jaw), winger Nick Cotric (hamstring) and hooker Danny Levi (jaw).

“We need to win a game of football, so I’ve got to keep trying to find a combination of winners,” Stuart said.

“Everybody knows there’s been injuries, there’s been suspensions all year, but nobody wants to hear excuses.

“People want to see you trying to find a combination to win a game of football and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

By Alex Mitchell in Canberra