Raiders face Knights Friday; Tapine shines in victory, while Sasagi replaces Young for the match.
The upcoming NRL clash between the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights is set for Friday night at McDonald Jones Stadium, following the Raiders' hard-fought 16-12 victory over the Wests Tigers.
Raiders' captain Joe Tapine played a pivotal role, achieving three successful captain's challenges, making a crucial defensive play on the tryline, maintaining 100% tackle efficiency, and scoring a try.
In this game, Simi Sasagi will join the starting lineup, taking the place of Hudson Young, who is being rested after his recent involvement in the Origin II match.
On the other hand, the Knights recently enjoyed a morale-boosting 26-20 win against the Dolphins in Perth, revitalizing their season.