The Sydney Roosters go head-to-head with one of four new NRLW franchises on Saturday, making the trip to GIO Stadium for what is lining up to be an electric contest.
Recent History: Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders
Round 2 marks the first ever clash between the two Clubs in the NRLW, with the Roosters travelling down to Canberra to face the Raiders in their first home game of the Women’s season.
In the opening round of the competition, the Roosters put on an impressive display against the Brisbane Broncos to secure a 36-18 victory, while the Raiders fell to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-14 at PointsBet Stadium.
But with three former Roosters (Simaima Taufa, Zahara Temara and Chanté Temara) in their squad, the Raiders have plenty of experience as they continue to seek their first NRLW competition points.
Round 1 Match Highlights: Roosters vs Broncos
How They Line Up
Head Coach John Strange has made one change to the team following Round 1, with Amber Hall ruled out for the season after sustaining a lisfranc injury against the Broncos.
Otesa Pule comes into the second row to replace Hall, while Alexandrea Kiriwi will make her NRLW and Club debut off the interchange bench on Saturday.
Corban Baxter will line up at fullback once again this week, with Brydie Parker and Jayme Fressard on the wings and Isabelle Kelly and Jessica Sergis in the centres.
Tarryn Aiken and Jocelyn Kelleher will be the halves pairing, while Millie Boyle, Keeley Davis and Mya Hill-Moana link up in the front-row. Pule joins Olivia Kernick in the second row, with Keilee Joseph completing the starting 13 at lock.
The interchange bench features Shawden Burton, Pani Hopoate, Kiriwi and Joeli Morris, while Teuila Fotu-Moala, Lily Rogan, Tyler Bentley and Amelia Pasikala have all be named on the extended bench.
Match: Raiders v Roosters
Round 2 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban Baxter
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie Parker
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-RetiCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie WikiCentre for Roosters is number 5 Jayme Fressard
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah TungaiWinger for Roosters is number 17 Joeli Morris
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara TemaraFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Tarryn Aiken
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh QuinlanHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn Kelleher
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-SinesProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Roosters is number 10 Mya Hill-Moana
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Roosters is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Shawden Burton
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Pani Hopoate
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina MatuaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Lexi Kiriwi
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Elise SmithReplacement for Roosters is number 19 Lily Rogan
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Raiders NRLW Head Coach Darrin Borthwick has named an unchanged line-up following the team's opening round defeat to the Sharks.
Key Match Up: Tarryn Aiken vs Zahara Temara
A few weeks ago, they were halves partners plotting to take down the NSW Sky Blues to claim the Women’s Origin Shield, this week they’ll meet for the first time in new Club colours.
In the opening round of the competition, Aiken was dominant, running for 124 metres and breaking seven tackles to guide the Roosters to an emphatic victory away from home.
The Raiders Skipper was also strong in Round 1, notching 77 run metres, breaking four tackles and forcing one goal-line drop-out.
With plenty to play for on Saturday, be sure to keep your eyes on these two dynamic playmakers who have the ability to lift their teams in attack.
Final Verdict
The Roosters continue their quest for another title against a new opponent in Canberra this week as they aim to secure consecutive wins before they host their first home game on August 3.
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