Canberra's Josh Hodgson and Melbourne's Cameron Smith go head-to-head in Round 23 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

The Raiders and Storm will close Round 23 in a crucial top four battle in the nation's capital. Their in-form No.9s have set up an intruiging clash around the ruck which could go a long way to deciding which side comes out on top.

Will the Storm consoidate top spot in the race for the minor premiership? Or will the Raiders tighten their grip on third place?