Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker says the pain of this year's grand final loss will drive him during the pre-season - and he hopes his backline mates are still there with him. The Raiders face a battle to keep their backline together due to growing salary cap pressures. With the budget at Canberra running tight, winger Jordan Rapana is considering a switch to rugby union to play for Japanese outfit Panasonic Wild Knights if an adequate deal at the Raiders can't be thrashed out. Centre Joey Leilua could also be squeezed out, with Canterbury reportedly keen to lure him their way. Five-eighth Jack Wighton is likely to stay if he can renegotiate his current contract.
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Topic: 'Don't go Rapa': Raiders captain wants winger to stay
