Written by Oliver Kellner-Dunk
Saturday, 27th of March, 3.00 pm, Round 3, GIO Stadium, Canberra, Canberra Raiders versus New Zealand Warriors, NRL Match Fixture
Canberra managed to escape with the win in a tight contest against the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks last week, while New Zealand suffered a close defeat against the Newcastle Knights. The battle of the forwards will be intriguing in this game, as it has been and will be for every Warriors game this season. Josh Papalii, Hudson Young, Joseph Tapine and Canberra’s forward pack will prove a worthy adversary for the Warriors’ big men with the game likely being played through the middle.
| Canberra Raiders | Pos | New Zealand Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad |
1 |
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck |
| Bailey Simonsson |
2 |
David Fusitu’a |
| Jarrod Croker |
3 |
Adam Pompey |
| Curtis Scott |
4 |
Peta Hiku |
| Jordan Rapana |
5 |
Ken Maumalo |
| Jack Wighton |
6 |
Kodi Nikorima |
| George Williams |
7 |
Sean O’Sullivan |
| Josh Papalii |
8 |
Addin Fonua-Blake |
| Josh Hodgson |
9 |
Wayde Egan |
| Dunamis Lui |
10 |
Bunty Afoa |
| Hudson Young |
11 |
Eliesa Katoa |
| Elliott Whitehead |
12 |
Bayley Sironen |
| Joseph Tapine |
13 |
Tohu Harris |
| Siliva Havili |
14 |
Jazz Tevaga |
| Ryan Sutton |
15 |
Ben Murdoch-Masila |
| Iosia Soliola |
16 |
Leeson Ah Mau |
| Ryan James |
17 |
Jack Murchie |
| Sam Williams |
18 |
Tom Ale |
| Tom Starling |
19 |
Marcelo Montoya |
| Caleb Aekins |
20 |
Paul Turner |
| Sebastian Kris |
21 |
Kane Evans |
Coaches
Canberra Raiders | Ricky Stuart
New Zealand Warriors | Nathan Brown
LAST TIME THEY MET
The last time these two met, the Raiders were successful in beating the Warriors on home turf 26-14.
YOUR PREDICTION
ERL CURRENT TIPPING RATE
67%
ERL PREDICTION
Canberra Raiders for the win!
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