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Five-eighth Ethan Strange has been ruled out of Canberra's NRL semi-final against Cronulla tonight in a big blow to the minor premiers' hopes of avoiding a devastating straight-sets exit

Five-eighth Ethan Strange has been ruled out of Canberra's NRL semi-final against Cronulla tonight in a big blow to the minor premiers' hopes of avoiding a devastating straight-sets exit

20 September 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The 21-year-old took ill overnight and will be replaced in the halves by utility Simi Sasagi /

Sasagi has never started a first-grade game in the halves before.

English recruit Matty Nicholson will join the bench to replace Sasagi.

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