Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are confident they can prove all the doubters wrong, declaring all the pressure is on the red-hot Newcastle Knights in Sunday's NRL elimination final.

Everyone has written the Raiders off, with the Knights on a nine-game winning streak leading into their knockout clash at Newcastle Stadium.

Everyone except the Green Machine, who have become masters at pulling off upset away trips in finals - including knocking off the Melbourne Storm in Melbourne in an elimination final last year.

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LeagueNews.co

In a remarkable NRL debut, Hohepa Puru, affectionately known as 'Pep' among the Raiders, was given the opportunity to start as a forward in the team's most significant game of the season.

Facing off against formidable opponents such as Cameron McInnes and his crew from the Sharks, Puru could have easily been overwhelmed by the pressure.

However, his coach and teammates made sure he felt right at home in the arena, providing him with the necessary pep talk.

Despite being only 21 years old, Puru was entrusted with the crucial lock position, a testament to his talent and potential.

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The Canberra Times

Matt Timoko starts by outlining his desire to become one of the NRL's elite defenders and then tells you: "To be the best, you've got to beat the best."

Which is fitting, because this weekend he quite literally takes on the Best - of the Bradman variety.

Star centres Timoko and Best will go head-to-head when the Canberra Raiders face the Newcastle Knights at a full house in an elimination final on Sunday.

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