Raiders
20
Match Complete
Rabbitohs
34
79 | A. Reynolds | |||
J. Rapana | 65 | |||
60 | A. Reynolds | |||
59 | J. Su'A | |||
56 | A. Reynolds | |||
54 | A. Johnston | |||
46 | A. Reynolds | |||
44 | D. Gagai | |||
35 | A. Reynolds | |||
34 | C. Graham | |||
J. Rapana | 27 | |||
S. Kris | 25 | |||
J. Rapana | 22 | |||
E. Whitehead | 21 | |||
19 | A. Reynolds | |||
17 | A. Johnston | |||
J. Rapana | 6 | |||
2 | A. Reynolds |
4 | Tries | 5 | ||
2 | Conversions | 5 | ||
0 | Penalty Goals | 2 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Canberra Raiders will be keen to turn around their horror recent form at home against premiership contenders the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a vital Thursday night clash. Stay up to date with all the action from GIO Stadium with live scores on The Roar from 7:50pm (AEST).
The Raiders have now lost three games in a row to leave coach Ricky Stuart scrambling for answers. Second-half capitulations have been the order of the day, with their 26-24 loss to the Cowboys last week – despite leading 24-6 just before halftime – particularly disastrous.
Already missing captain Jarrod Croker with a shoulder injury, the Raiders have swung another surprise, with Josh Papalii to be rested. Stuart has said the decision was made to “bring the old Papa back”, as the front-rower deals with a form slump.
The Rabbitohs’ 40-30 comeback win over the Titans last week saw the return of the ageless Benji Marshall to his game-breaking best. The 36-year old is the toast of the NRL following his two-try second-half masterclass, setting up a mouth-watering duel with the Raiders’ star number six Jack Wighton.
The Raiders have won seven of their last ten games against the Rabbitohs, including an 18-12 win in their most recent encounter in Round 11 last year. They’ll hope history is on their side once again for a season-reviving victory.
Kick-off: 7:50pm (AEST)
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
TV: Fox League (live), Channel 9 (NSW, QLD, ACT, NT), 9Gem (VIC, WA, SA, TAS)
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Odds: Raiders $2.48, Rabbitohs $1.46 (odds via PlayUp)
Raiders
1. Caleb Aekins, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Sebastian Kris, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Ryan James, 9. Tom Starling, 10. Emre Guler, 11 Corey Harawira-Naera, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Ryan Sutton
Bench/Reserves: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Joe Tapine, 16. Corey Horsburgh, 17. Hudson Young, 18. Matthew Timoko, 19. Iosia Soliola
Warriors
1. Cody Walker, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Campbell Graham, 5. Jaxson Paulo, 6. Benji Marshall, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tom Burgess, 9. Damien Cook, 11 Keaon Koloamatangi, 12. Jaydn Su’A, 13. Cameron Murray, 17. Jai Arrow
Bench/Reserves: 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Liam Knight, 16. Jacob Host, 20. Patrick Mago, 18. Steven Marsters, 19. Hame Sele
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