Schick Hydro Preview: Brisbane Broncos v Canberra Raiders
Suncorp Stadium
Thursday, 7:50pm
It's fourth up against fifth in a game that has two teams in contrasting form going up against each other on Thursday night.
Brisbane have lost three in a row and look a shadow of their former self of late, with the Broncos' 18-point loss to the New Zealand Warriors in Round 13 a major lowlight for Wayne Bennett's men.
Canberra have momentum on their side after winning three straight by an average margin of just over 16 points, and the Raiders will be hungry to win at a venue they haven't played at since 2012.
The lead-up hasn't been plain sailing for Canberra, with the Raiders losing fullback Jack Wighton and prop Shannon Boyd to suspension.
It means Zac Santo will end a two-year NRL hiatus and start at fullback, with forward Paul Vaughan coming into the starting side.
The Broncos continue to make mass changes over the State of Origin period and it looks as if Bennett will continue to wield the axe if results don't improve.
Corey Oates, Matt Gillett and Travis Waddell all come into the side, with Herman Ese'ese, Joe Ofahengaue and Lachlan Maranta dropping out of the 17.
Adam Blair is dropped to the bench after being named captain just two weeks ago and the New Zealand international will need to make an impact against a large Canberra forward pack.
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