Written by Adam Whitelock
Sunday, 20th of September, 2:00 PM, NRL Round 19, GIO Stadium, Canberra, Canberra Raiders versus New Zealand Warriors NRL Match Fixture
The Raiders were way too good for the Dragons last week, while the Warriors had a tough loss against the Sharks which saw them bow out of finals contention. Canberra will be out to keep the wins ticking over heading into the finals, whilst the Warriors will be keen on finishing the year well after an exceedingly difficult season for the New Zealand club.
The Canberra Raiders
INS | OUTS |
Matt Frawley | |
Matthew Timoko |
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Semi Valemei 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Jordan Rapana 5. Nick Cotric 6. Jack Wighton 7. George Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Siliva Havili 10. Dunamis Lui 11. John Bateman 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joseph Tapine
Reserves: 14. Tom Starling 15. Ryan Sutton 16. Hudson Young 17. Corey Harawira-Naera 18. Sam Williams 19. Matt Frawley 20. Matthew Timoko 21. Iosia Soliola
Coach: Ricky Stuart
The New Zealand Warriors
INS | OUTS |
Adam Keighran | Daniel Alvaro |
Gerard Beale | George Jennings |
Josh Curran | Jamayne Taunoa-Brown |
Paul Turner | |
Tom Ale |
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Adam Pompey 3. Adam Keighran 4. Peta Hiku 5. Hayze Perham 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita 8. Lachlan Burr 9. Karl Lawton 10. Isaiah Papali’i 11. Jack Murchie 12. Tohu Harris 13. Jazz Tevaga
Reserves: 14. Wayde Egan 15. Adam Blair 16. Eliesa Katoa 17. Tom Ale 18. Josh Curran 20. Paul Turner 21. Gerard Beale 22. Rocco Berry
Coach: Todd Payten
The last time these two teams met the Raiders beat the Warriors 20-6, Previously, in earlier years and most recent form, 39 matches played between the Raiders and the Warriors favouring the Raiders winning 20, all other statistics suggest the Raiders take care of business!
Canberra Raiders by 16
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