Canberra return to GIO Stadium on Thursday night to host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in their first home game of the season.
Prop Josh Papalii is back after clearing concussion protocols and will start in the No. 8 jersey.
Morgan Smithies has been shifted to the interchange and Matt Timoko fills out the six-man bench.
Canterbury arrive refreshed after a bye following their golden point victory over the Dragons in Las Vegas.
Experienced outside back Enari Tuala is the only change, replacing Bronson Xerri.
The Bulldogs defeated the Raiders 32-20 at GIO Stadium in round 10, 2025.
Young Raider Ethan Strange is expected to go head-to-head with Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton in a key round three matchup.
Strange enjoyed a standout 2025, posting 14 tries, 12 try assists, five goals, an Ashes call-up and the Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year.
He will test his pace and ball skills against Burton, one of the competition's most experienced five-eighths.