The Canberra Raiders have named their squad for their trial match against the Newcastle Knights this weekend.

Raiders Coach Ricky Stuart will use the trial to give the NRL squad a chance to perform against the Knights in a bid to finalise his 17 for the clubs round one clash against the Panthers.

Blake Austin is missing from the squad to take on the Knights, as he recovers from off-season shoulder surgery. Shaun Fensom has also been ruled out as a precaution following a broken arm in the pre-season. Both players are expected to be available for round one.

NYC Player Jack Williams replaces Shaun Fensom in the trial match squad.

The Raiders will be live streaming the match on the clubs website.

Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights

Saturday February 20, 6.30pm

Wade Park, Orange

Kurt Baptiste

Mitchell Barnett

Luke Bateman

Shannon Boyd

Adam Clydsdale

Jarrod Croker ©

Lachlan Croker

Josh Hodgson

Jarrad Kennedy

Rhys Kennedy

Brenko Lee

Edrick Lee

Joey Leilua

Jeff Lima

Frank-Paul Nuuausala

Kato Ottio

Josh Papalii

Jordan Rapana

Zac Santo

Aidan Sezer

Sia Soliola

Paul Vaughan

Sisa Waqa

Elliott Whitehead

Jack Wighton

Jack Williams

Sam Williams