Canberra impresses in NRLW, dominating Wests Tigers and preparing for tough test against Newcastle.
Darrin Borthwick says Canberra have opened up the NRLW's eyes in round one as the side prepares for an early litmus test against heavyweights Newcastle.
Canberra's lethal attack helped them to a 32-12 victory over Wests Tigers last Sunday that put them atop the NRLW ladder ahead of round two this weekend.
The decisive victory came after the Raiders fared best of the four expansion teams last season, though they were ultimately ousted from finals contention when Brisbane went on a late-season run.
The Raiders entered the new year tipped to improve on their fifth-placed...