NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Round 11 Preview

Author: Harrison Frater
Timestamp: Thu 11 May 2023, 02:44 PM

The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg teams will take on the Eels on Saturday afternoon and wins from both sides can cement their spots in the top eight.

NSW Cup

Returning to GIO Stadium Canberra, the NSW Cup team will look to continue their three-game unbeaten streak as they face the seventh placed Eels.

Taking out a draw against the Bulldogs last round, the Raiders sit in fifth place heading into round 11 as the ladder remains highly congested with only three points separating first and fifth.

The Eels, who narrowly defeated the Magpies last weekend, will look to put up a fight against the Raiders as the Green Machine play their first game at their home ground in four weeks.

Welcoming back their fullback Xavier Savage, the link up play between the spine will prove instrumental to Raiders attack as Brad Schneider and Ethan Strange make up the halves combination.

Scoring a try in the final 30 seconds of the game last weekend, Corey Harawira-Naera continues his role at lock.

After filling in at fullback, Harley Smith-Shields will push back out to the wing partnering Michael Asomua on the left edge.

The NSW Cup team will play at 5:20pm on Saturday, before the NRL match takes place afterwards at 7:35pm.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Saturday 13 May

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Raiders

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Daejarn Asi
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Harley Smith-Shields

Winger for Eels is number 2 Isaac Lumelume
Centre for Raiders is number 3 James Schiller

Centre for Eels is number 3 Sean Russell
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Brad Morkos

Centre for Eels is number 4 Zac Cini
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Utuloa Asomua

Winger for Eels is number 5 Chris Tupou
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 14 Jayden Yates
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Brad Schneider

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jordan Rankin

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Trey Mooney

Prop for Eels is number 8 Ofahiki Ogden
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Hohepa Puru

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Meni Luke
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Peter Hola

Prop for Eels is number 10 Jirah Momoisea
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordan Martin

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Dan Keir
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Clay Webb

2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Toni Mataele
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera

Lock for Eels is number 13 Luca Moretti

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Toby Thorburn

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Tevita Taumoepenu
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Chevy Stewart

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Ky Rodwell
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Luke Webley

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Nicholas Lenaz
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Josh Allen

Interchange for Eels is number 19 Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Joshua James

Replacement for Eels is number 20 Lachlan Mears-Crabbe

Last updated: 5/29/2023 1:46:39 AM

Jersey Flegg

After a bye round last week, the Jersey Flegg team will kick off Saturday’s triple header at GIO Stadium Canberra against the Eels at 3:40pm.

Coming off a win in their last game against the Rabbitohs in Wagga Wagga, the Raiders will look to prove their worth once again as they aim for their third win of the year.

The Raiders defensive efforts will be a key area of their game they will look to fix, but if their performance against the Rabbitohs is anything to go by they will sure to be a tough team to beat.

Wingers Regan Carr and Livai Kaloutolu will both be dangerous for the Raiders in attack after scoring two tries each in their last time out.

The Eels have only won one of their past three games, losing to the Knights in their last game 28-8.

Parramatta however enjoy their time on the road, winning three games away from home this season.

With only two wins separating the teams, the Raiders will aspire to bring home a win in their own backyard on Saturday afternoon.