FRIDAY, JUNE 14th,2024 GIO STADIUM,CANBERRA
Raiders’ Resurgence: Determined to Shine After Week Off
The Raiders are determined to hit the ground running after a week off when they host the Cowboys on Friday night.
Ricky Stuart’s side enjoyed a chance to reset and refresh after a thrilling golden point win over the Dolphins in round 13.
Jordan Rapana was the hero on that occasion, kicking two field goals, including the 87th-minute winner.
Crucial Clash: Raiders vs. Cowboys: Battle for Top Four Contention
Friday’s clash is shaping up to be crucial for both teams. The Raiders are desperate to stay in touch with the top four and defend their home turf in Canberra.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys will head south seeking a quick turnaround after a disappointing 42-12 loss to the Warriors in Townsville on Saturday night.
Coach Todd Payten is likely to welcome back a pair of Origin stars after Reece Robson and Murray Taulagi sat out last week’s defeat. Veteran prop Jordan McLean is also in the frame to feature after missing the game with a calf injury.
Team Line Ups
Raiders
1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage, 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies , 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Emre Guler , 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Peter Hola 21. Simi Sasagi 22. Hohepa Puru
Cowboys
1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter , 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo , 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Thomas Mikaele , 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Griffin Neame, 18. Braidon Burns 19. Harrison Edwards , 20. Tomas Chester 21. Jaxon Purdue 22. Jamal Shibasaki
Referee. Chris Sutton, Touch Judges, David Munro, Liam Kennedy, Bunker, Kasey Badger
Key Matchup History
Raiders second-rower Hudson Young has scored four tries in his last three NRL games.
The Cowboys have won their past four games against the Raiders.
The Raiders have conceded 84 points in their last two games at GIO Stadium.
Hooker Reece Robson will make his 100th appearance for the Cowboys.
Raiders fullback Jordan Rapana has scored seven tries in his last four games against the Cowboys.
Prediction
Both sides are very capable of winning this contest, so who is more desperate.
You can get a 7.5 points start on the Cowboys with good money. Canberra will start as favourite at home.
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