Canberra seeks its first NRLW grand final against the undefeated Sydney Roosters, inspired by suspended co-captain Simaima Taufa.
Canberra will face the undefeated Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, seeking a club-first NRLW preliminary-final victory and a place in their first grand final.
The Raiders are drawing motivation from an unexpected source: suspended co-captain Simaima Taufa's visits with cheese, biscuits and barbecues.
Taufa cannot play after receiving a three-game ban for dangerous contact with Parramatta fullback Abbi Church in round 10.
The 32-year-old lock's absence initially threatened Canberra's premiership hopes, given her grand-final experience, State of Origin appearances and 2017 Dally M Medal.