Rugby Australia has reportedly pulled off its biggest coup in years by poaching NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, but Eddie Jones was coy when quizzed about it.
The Dolphins put the NRL on notice with a fairytale start to their existence in a brutal and dazzling 28-18 comeback win over the error-ridden Sydney Roosters.
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.
The Canberra Raiders have named their first team of 2022, with a 22-man squad set to take on the Sydney Roosters in a trial on Friday night at Leichardt Oval.
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith is set for a cold homecoming at the Storm after his comments about the Sydney Roosters, who he is believed to be joining.