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Canberra Raiders find themselves on the cusp of the top four after a dramatic victory last week and while they are something of a surprise package this season, they will want to prove that they belong in this company at the right end of the ladder.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Friday 14th June, 2024 - 09:00 / AUS - 18:00 / US EST - 04:00 / US PST - 01:00
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CANBERRA RAIDERS FORM: RAIDERS EDGE THRILLER
Canberra snatched a brilliant victory in golden point as Jordan Rapana slotted the winning field goal. He had levelled late in the contest with the Dolphins and then nailed the winner in the additional period to make it three wins in four for the Raiders.
LAST FIVE: LWWLW
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS FORM: COWBOYS SUFFER FIRST LOSS IN FOUR
After winning three straight games, the Cowboys were brought back down to earth with a bump as they were on the end of a heavy loss in their clash with New Zealand Warriors and this will be a really tough trip for them as they aim to bounce back.
LAST FIVE: LWWWL
CANBERRA RAIDERS TEAM NEWS: YOUNG BACK FOR RAIDERS
Hudson Young did not feature for the Raiders after he played for the Blues last week but he is back on deck here with Simi Sasagi the man to make way from the 17.
Starting 13: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Emre Guler Reserves: 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Peter Hola 21. Simi Sasagi 22. Hohepa Puru
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS TEAM NEWS: ORIGIN DUO RETURN
Murray Taulagi and Reece Robson both copped knocks during Origin last week and were unable to back up as a result but the pair have been named here after overcoming shoulder and neck complaints respectively
Starting 13: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo Bench: 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Griffin Neame Reserves: 18. Braidon Burns 19. Harrison Edwards 20. Tomas Chester 21. Jaxon Purdue 22. Jamal Shibasaki
CANBERRA RAIDERS VS NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS PREDICTION
Canberra Raiders will feel they are right in the mix for a top four spot after securing some unlikely victories this season and they showed their character once again as they snatched a golden point win against the Dolphins last time out. North Queensland Cowboys have played well of late but were well beaten by New Zealand Warriors last week and another defeat looks to be on the cards for them here despite winning the past five matchups against the Raiders.
CANBERRA RAIDERS VS NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS TIP: CANBERRA RAIDERS TO WIN