The Canberra Raiders gear up for their Round 17 showdown with the St George Illawarra Dragons with forward Sam Sasagi returning to the lineup. Prop James Young holds his starting spot, keeping his solid defensive record. Both clubs have varied early‑season form, and the contest is slated for Sunday night at Canberra Stadium.
A Canberra winger was troubled after a uneven opening half, curbing his impact. Raiders plan to leverage Sasagi’s return and Young’s reliability. The Dragons have to tighten their backline to keep pace in the game.