Ladder leaders after an unbeaten opening fortnight, the Wests Tigers look to go 3-0 against a Raiders side who caused a huge upset to claim their inaugural win last week.
A pair of first-half tries was all Brett Kimmorley's side needed to get the job done against the Sharks in Round 2, with their competition-best defence – which has seen them give up just eight points in two games – the difference.
In particular the Wests Tigers' backline has stood tall through the first two weeks with some huge efforts, last week headlined by Jakiya Whitfield's 292-metre haul.
The Raiders meanwhile orchestrated a boilover at GIO Stadium, earning their first ever NRLW win with a 24-14 upset of the Roosters.
Confidence is sure to be high among Darrin Borthwick's charges, who will have the benefit of remaining in Canberra all week ahead of another home game on Sunday.
Match: Raiders v Wests Tigers
Round 3 -
home Team
Raiders
5th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
4th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Team News
Raiders: No late changes for the Green Machine after last week's upset victory over the Roosters. Centre Cheyelle Robins-Reti comes off an excellent performance on both sides of the ball, which included 198 run metres. Ua Ravu is the 18th player.
Wests Tigers: No late changes on game day with Coach Brett Kimmorley set to field the same 17 that got the job done last week against the Sharks. There is no sign of winger Tess Staines in the extended reserves, as she continues to work her way back from finger surgery. Jessica Kennedy is again listed as the 18th player.
Match: Raiders v Wests Tigers
Round 3 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-RetiCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Rikeya Horne
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie WikiCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Leianne Tufuga
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah TungaiWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Josie Lenaz
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara TemaraFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh QuinlanHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Emily Curtain
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-SinesProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Ebony Prior
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Eliza Siilata
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada George
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie Curtain
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Losana Lutu
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina MatuaInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Taylor Osborne
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jessica Kennedy
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 21 Ua RavuReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Rebecca Pollard
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Wests Tigers are leading the competition in three key areas after two rounds – linebreaks (15), total run metres (3,513) and offloads (33).
- Raiders playmaker Ash Quinlan (17) has engaged the defensive line more than any other half after two rounds.
