Wests Tigers will be looking to exact revenge on the Canberra Raiders when they travel south to the nation’s capital on Sunday afternoon.
Match: Raiders v Wests Tigers
Round 23 -
home Team
Raiders
5th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
A late penalty goal gifted the Raiders victory against Tim Sheens’ side in Round 14 after the home team posted nineteen points in the last twelve minutes of the match.
For this week’s clash, Wests Tigers will be without Stefano Utoikamanu and Shawn Blore as the pair recover from concussions suffered last weekend.
Consequently, fan-favourite Alex Twal has been elevated to the starting lineup with Justin Matamua named on the interchange bench for his first appearance since Round 5.
The Raiders have elected to shuffle their backline following a comprehensive defeat to the Newcastle Knights, with Jordan Rapana switching to fullback and Sebastian Kris playing in the centres.
Wests Tigers have enjoyed mixed success in Canberra over the years, winning five consecutive matches at GIO Stadium in the early-2010’s but falling short in their last two appearances.
Team Lists:
Match: Raiders v Wests Tigers
Round 23 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan RapanaFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert HopoateWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian KrisCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew TimokoCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Junior Tupou
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick CotricWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Alex Twal
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac WoolfordHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey HorsburghLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Adrian TrevilyanInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre GulerInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Justin Matamua
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami SauloInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Aitasi James
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata MariotaInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Alex Seyfarth
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Michael AsomuaReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 17 Asu Kepaoa
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - Channel 9, FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, 2GB, SEN
Live Stream - 9Now, KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Canberra Raiders ($1.26) v Wests Tigers ($3.85)
Line - Newcastle Knights -11.5 ($1.85) v Wests Tigers +11.5 ($1.95)
Odds correct as of 7:00pm, Tuesday, 1st August. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 41, Canberra Raiders 22, Wests Tigers 19
At GIO Stadium - Played 21, Canberra Raiders 11, Wests Tigers 10
Last time they met - Canberra Raiders 20 def. Wests Tigers 19 (Round 14, 2023)
