Jamal Fogarty and the Canberra Raiders host Nicho Hynes and the Cronulla Sharks in a blockbuster semi-final at GIO Stadium.

Five-eighth Ethan Strange is out after falling ill overnight, with the Raiders confirming in a statement that Simi Sasagi would come into the starting side to take his place with Matty Nicholson joining the bench.

The Raiders do have Ethan Sanders as another option still on the extended bench but Ricky Stuart will likely opt for the safer, more experienced alternative in such a big game.

Speaking to 2GB’s Continuous Call Team, Strange’s father John — NRLW coach of the Roosters — said the young five-eighth had been “vomiting through the night”.

“He’s not too good at the moment,” Strange said.

“She (my wife) rang me yesterday. She said the club doctor was called ou

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