Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
Fan favourite Jordan Rapana and star on the rise Albert Hopoate have re-signed with the Canberra Raiders ahead of their clash with Manly on Sunday afternoon.
Parramatta's Junior Paulo has avoided suspension for a dangerous tackle on Canberra's Joe Tapine, remaining available for the State of Origin series opener.