{"id":64043,"date":"2025-10-17T07:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64043"},"modified":"2025-10-17T07:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:15:45","slug":"canberra-raiders-head-coach-ricky-stuart-targeting-david-fifita-to-replace-hudson-young-in-the-back-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64043","title":{"rendered":"Canberra Raiders Head Coach Ricky Stuart Targeting David Fifita to Replace Hudson Young in the Back Row\u2026."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BREAKING NEWS: Canberra Raiders Head Coach Ricky Stuart Targeting David Fifita to Replace Hudson Young in the Back Row<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Canberra Raiders Head Coach Ricky Stuart has reportedly set his sights on securing the signature of powerhouse forward David Fifita as a potential replacement for Hudson Young, who is rumored to be weighing a move away from the club. With Young\u2019s future uncertain, Stuart is determined to bring in a proven performer to reinforce the back row and maintain the team\u2019s defensive strength and attacking edge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fifita, currently one of the NRL\u2019s most dynamic and explosive second-rowers, would bring immense physicality, line-breaking ability, and experience to the Raiders\u2019 pack. Insiders say Stuart believes Fifita\u2019s aggressive playing style and leadership qualities align perfectly with Canberra\u2019s long-term plans to rebuild a dominant forward unit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Negotiations are said to be in the early stages, but the Raiders are reportedly prepared to offer a lucrative multi-year deal to lure Fifita to the nation\u2019s capital. Fans have already expressed excitement at the prospect, believing his addition could reignite Canberra\u2019s premiership ambitions. 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