We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
No resting players and no resting on their laurels. Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says their sole focus is on beating the Wests Tigers - regardless of what happens to the Brisbane Broncos.
Stuart will watch the Broncos-St George Illawarra clash at Kogarah Oval this afternoon, with the result to decide what the Green Machine needs to do to play finals.
A Broncos win and the Raiders will need to beat Wests at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday to make the top eight.
Terry Campese sees the similarities to 2010.
The Canberra Raiders need to win to ensure they play finals. And they could end the Brisbane Broncos' season at the same time.
Campese led the Green Machine to a hostile Lang Park 12 years ago - needing to beat the Broncos to ensure they made the top eight, with the Broncos needing to win by at least 15 points to knock them out.
Match day guide and preview for the 2022 NRL round 25 game between the Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers.
Nick Cotric returns on the wing for the Raiders which sees Albert Hopoate drop out of the 17.
Tigersβ captain James Tamou returns from suspension for what could be his final game in the NRL, while Luke Garner will line up at centre after recovering from concussion. Ken Maumalo also returns on the wing and Tyrone Peachey is back on the bench.