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'In rare air': Is this Penrith team the greatest the game has seen?
'In rare air': Is this Penrith team the greatest the game has seen?
Sharks vs Raiders: Can Juniors Bite Back?
In a quest for their maiden victory this season, the Canberra Raiders three junior rep sides will embark on a challenging journey to PointsBet Stadium where they will face off against the formidable Cronulla Sharks.
According to the reliable sources at raiders.com.au, the Raiders' TG Cup squad will be the vanguard of this three-match battle royal, taking on a formidable sixth-placed Sharks lineup.
Despite succumbing to a 36-6 defeat at the hands of the Steelers in their previous encounter, the Raiders showcased a glimmer of hope in the second half, restricting the Illawarra team to a mere six points.
On the other hand, Cronulla has been on an impressive winning streak, triumphing over both the Parramatta and Wests Tigers outfits in their first two encounters of the 2024 season.
Hoops: Shock frontrunner emerges in race to sign Leilua as Dragons dealt 11th hour blow
THE Canberra Raiders have emerged as a left field contender to the land the signature of North Queensland Cowboy Luciano Leilua.
Earlier in the week it was St George Illawarra who appeared in the box seat to sign Leilua effective immediately on a three year deal.
But the Green Machine have quietly gone about orchestrating what would rank as one of the best signing coups of the off season.
