The Canberra Raiders will set out to re-join the winner's circle on Saturday when they come up against the Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium at 7:35 pm.
The Green Machine will be looking to bounce back after a 28-12 loss against the Penrith Panthers last weekend at Campbelltown Stadium, despite their best efforts at a last-minute comeback.
Last week, the Raiders struggled to create opportunity against a strong defensive effort from the ladder leaders, something they’ll be looking to improve on this weekend. The Green Machine will aim to get on the front foot early in the game to avoid playing catch up.
While the Broncos started the season strong with wins against the Cowboys and the Rabbitohs in the opening two rounds, they’ve only managed to bag one win since the return of the competition, when they defeated the Bulldogs 26-8 back in round 9.
Ricky Stuart has named an unchanged squad heading into Saturday’s match, with Siliva Havili, expected to make a full recovery from a triceps injury sustained in last weekend’s game.
The Broncos will make the trip to the Capital without coach Anthony Seibold and playmaker prop, Tevita Pangai Junior as a result of breached COVID protocol, forcing changes to this weeks starting squad.
Ben Te'o joins the starting team to replace Pangai Jnr, Cory Paix joins the bench, and Isaac Luke drops from the interchange and into the reserves.
20-year-old Jordan Riki is set to make his NRL debut for the Broncos on Saturday, after being named in the interchange. The former Junior Kiwis Captain showcased his talent earlier in the year when he laced up the boots for the Maori All Star team.
The Broncos will have their work cut out for them if they're to secure their second win of the returned season, but the Raiders won't be underestimating them when they go to battle on Saturday.
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Topic: NRL Match Preview: Raiders v Broncos
