The leading contenders for the inaugural Raiders NRLW captaincy

Simaima Taufa, middle, and Zahara Temara, right, are two of the leading contenders for the inaugural Raiders NRLW captaincy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Canberra Times

She's captained both of her previous NRLW clubs, so it's not surprising Simaima Taufa's in the mix to lead her new club.

Canberra Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick will spend the first month or so of pre-season - which started Monday - before deciding on an inaugural captain, but Taufa and Zahara Temara were two early options.

Temara's currently in Women's State of Origin camp, where she's a Queensland vice-captain.

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