The Wests Tigers host the improving Raiders, seeking revenge after past struggles, especially at Leichhardt since 2010.
The Wests Tigers will be looking to bounce back from last week's loss to the Broncos when they host the resurgent Canberra Raiders at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night.
The Tigers are much-improved in 2026 and did not lose too many admirers in the one-point defeat at the hands of the defending premiers, while the Raiders have won two on the trot.
In one late team change, Ata Mariota has dropped back to the bench with Corey Horsburgh getting the start in the front row for Josh Papalii.
The Tigers have a horror recent record against the Raiders, winning just two of their last 16 against Canberra while they have not defeated the Green Machine at Leichhardt since 2010.
The Tigers have only played three games against the Raiders at the ground since that point, however, and this also feels like a very different team under Benji Marshall.
