Raiders v Eels: Back to Basham; Cherrington backs up
Canberra return home after a frustrating 26-20 loss to the Titans while Parramatta enter this clash after going down 44-10 to the Broncos.
While the Raiders mounted a late comeback and showed plenty of character, they ultimately left without the two competition points in a match that could prove significant ladder-wise.
Meanwhile, the Eels have battled hard this season but have found consistency difficult to maintain against the top sides.
For Canberra, their ability to fight back against the Titans demonstrated their determination and resilience. This clash is an opportunity for them to quickly regain momentum.
The Eels will need to improve defensively after conceding eight tries to Brisbane. Limiting Canberra's second-phase opportunities and controlling field position will be key to causing an upset.
Match: Raiders v Eels
Round 10 -
home Team
Raiders
6th Position
away Team
Eels
8th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Team News
Raiders: Bobbi Law's return from a hand injury has been locked in but the Raiders have made a slight reshuffle in the backline from Saturday's 24-hour update. Law came into the side on the wing but will now line up in the centres, with Isabella Waterman shifting to the wing. Elise Simpson dropped out of the squad with an ongoing ankle injury in Saturday's update. The Green Machine welcome back Charlotte Basham into the second row, seeing Hollie-Mae Dodd shift back to the bench, with Lili Boyle reverting to the 18th player role.
Eels: A couple of late changes for the Eels, with Layne Morgan shifting from the bench to start at hooker, Chloe Jackson coming into the back-row and Rueben Cherrington added to the interchange. Fontayne Tufuga moves to the bench and Taneka Todhunter drops out of the squad. The side welcomed back Kennedy Cherrington in last week's loss to the Broncos and she is named on the bench alongside sister Rueben.
Match: Raiders v Eels
Round 10 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
-
Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sheridan GallagherFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
-
Winger for Raiders is number 4 Isabella WatermanWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
-
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne TufugaCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
-
Centre for Raiders is number 19 Bobbi LawCentre for Eels is number 4 Jasmin Morrissey
-
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie WikiWinger for Eels is number 5 Martha Mataele
-
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Krystal BlackwellFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
-
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara TemaraHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
-
Prop for Raiders is number 8 Chloe SaundersProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
-
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Eels is number 14 Layne Morgan
-
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Eels is number 10 Boss Kapua
-
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
-
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Eels is number 16 Chloe Jackson
-
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Eels is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Eels is number 11 Fontayne Tufuga
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Eels is number 15 Ryvrr-Lee Alo
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Hollie-Mae DoddInterchange for Eels is number 17 Kennedy Cherrington
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Grace KukutaiInterchange for Eels is number 19 Rueben Cherrington
Reserves
-
Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Lili BoyleReplacement for Eels is number 18 Khyliah Gray
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Raiders have won three of their last four games.
- The Eels have won their last two games against the Raiders.
- Raiders winger Mackenzie Wiki has scored five tries in her last three games.
- Eels’ left side pair Rory Owen and Zali Fay have each scored three tries in their last two games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
