The 30-year-old made his NRL debut for the Gold Coast in 2008, but is no stranger to the 15-man code. After completing a Mormon mission, he signed with the Western Force in 2012 and played for the Palmyra Rugby Union Club in Western Australia. He shifted to Canberra the following season with a view to earning a contract with the Brumbies, but was ultimately spotted and signed by the Raiders in 2014.

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Since then, he has made his name as one of the most effective wingers in the NRL, forming a formidable combination with Joey Leilua, affectionately dubbed "Leipana". The 2017 Dally M winger of the year has battled shoulder, rib and knee injuries this year, but will be a key man for the Green Machine in their finals campaign.

An official announcement on Rapana’s future may not come until Canberra’s season comes to an end to ensure the focus remains solely on their premiership charge.

Canberra are keen to retain the nucleus of the side that has secured a top-four finish. As revealed in last weekend’s Sun-Herald, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad earned a significant pay rise with a new three-year deal after initially leaving the Warriors for a base annual salary of just $130,000.