Canberra Raiders coach wants Women's State of Origin later in NRLW season for pre-season preparation.
Canberra Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick has called on Women's State of Origin to shift later in the year and get played during the NRLW season.
Borthwick said losing key players during the pre-season came at the worst possible time as the Green Machine prepared for their second campaign.
Both the Raiders' Origin stars - Grace Kemp and Sophie Holyman - will play their pre-season trial against Newcastle at Wagga Wagga on Saturday, with England international Hollie Mae-Dodd making her return from a knee reconstruction.