The Canberra Raiders have confirmed that Josh Hodgson will be named to play in the do‑or‑die semi‑final clash against the Penrith Panthers on Saturday night despite sustaining an ankle injury.
Hodgson suffered the injury just after half‑time in the Raiders' 16‑14 loss to the Sharks in week one of the NRL finals.
The Raiders have also confirmed that Blake Austin would be named to play the Panthers despite suffering a hand injury.
Looking at the draws for week 2 of the NRL finals series, the Cowboys will meet the Broncos at 9.55pm Friday while the Raiders will meet the Panthers at 9.45pm Saturday.
Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks have both booked home semifinals.
Source: NRL.com
