Ladder leaders after an unbeaten opening fortnight, the Wests Tigers look to go 3-0 against a Raiders side who caused a huge upset to claim their inaugural win last week.
A pair of first-half tries was all Brett Kimmorley's side needed to get the job done against the Sharks in Round 2, with their competition-best defence – which has seen them give up just eight points in two games – the difference.
In particular the Wests Tigers' backline has stood tall through the first two weeks with some huge efforts, last week headlined by Jakiya Whitfield's 292-metre haul.
The Raiders meanwhile orchestrated a boilover at GIO Stadium, earning their first ever NRLW win with a 24-14 upset of the Roosters.
Confidence is sure to be high among Darrin Borthwick's charges, who will have the benefit of remaining in Canberra all week ahead of another home game on Sunday.
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Team News
Raiders: No late changes for the Green Machine after last week's upset victory over the Roosters. Centre Cheyelle Robins-Reti comes off an excellent performance on both sides of the ball, which included 198 run metres. Ua Ravu is the 18th player.
Wests Tigers: No late changes on game day with Coach Brett Kimmorley set to field the same 17 that got the job done last week against the Sharks. There is no sign of winger Tess Staines in the extended reserves, as she continues to work her way back from finger surgery. Jessica Kennedy is again listed as the 18th player.
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Stat Attack
- The Wests Tigers are leading the competition in three key areas after two rounds – linebreaks (15), total run metres (3,513) and offloads (33).
- Raiders playmaker Ash Quinlan (17) has engaged the defensive line more than any other half after two rounds.