Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is calling on his players to embrace their roles as rugby league advocates when they travel to Mudgee to take on Manly on Saturday.
Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton produced an inspiring performance in his first hit out for the year, leading his side to a come from behind 18-16 trial victory over Manly in Gosford.
Josh Aloiai has tested positive to COVID-19, becoming the first NRL player to contract the virus and now forced to call off his boxing bout with Paul Gallen.