Junior Reps Preview: Round Four

Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup

The Raiders Tarsha Gale Cup side also take on the Dragons this weekend in Belconnen, following a similarly tough loss to the Knights last weekend.

Plenty of positives to report for the side however, with special mention to halfback Holly Williams for her efforts in the game.

Coach Nicole Fleming has made some changes to the side, with the back and forward packs respectively undergoing some renovations ahead of the clash with the Dragons.

In the backline, Elise Simpson has been named in the fullback position after missing last week's game.

This sees Ella Kelly shift from fullback to centre, where her dexterity on the ball – evident against the Knights – will be fully realised.

Kirita Eli also shifts from centre to second row.

In the forwards, Makenna Ravouvou moves from lock to prop, Uta Uatisone Poka will shift from second row to lock, and Teuila Ahkey drops back to the interchange.

The Dragons fell to the Roosters Indigenous Academy 24-8 last weekend, so will similarly be hungry for a win.

The Raiders v Dragons match will kick off at 12:30pm Saturday February 22nd  at Raiders Belconnen, Canberra.

UNE Harold Matthews Cup

After an incredibly tough loss to the Illawarra Steelers last weekend at home, the Raiders UNE Harold Matthews Cup side will look ahead to this weekend where they’ll take on Dragons in Sydney.

The backline will roll over intact from last week with no changes being made.

In the forwards, Sonny Lauvao comes off the bench at lock for Tyler Jordan who moves to the interchange.

The Dragons also suffered a narrow loss last week to the Central Coast Roosters in Sydney, so will be looking to move forward and find a win.

Kick off for Raiders v Dragons is at 12:00pm Saturday February 22nd at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney.

UNE SG Ball Cup

The undefeated Raiders UNE SG Ball Cup side will look to keep their momentum going this weekend as they take on the Sydney Roosters at Henson Park.

The Raiders defeated the Illawarra Steelers 34-20 last weekend at home in a high-scoring and thrilling clash.

Front rower Jesse Milin nabbed his fifth try of the season, five-eighth Luke Cannon scored a double and Braydan Darmody kicked five conversions to lock in the win.

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. The Raiders SG Ball team list remains completely unchanged this week as the boys continue to prove that their formula is working.

But the Roosters will be a formidable foe this weekend as they’ve also spent the season undefeated, felling the Dragons 14-12 last weekend.

This must-see clash will kick-off at 12:00pm Saturday February 22nd at Henson Park, Sydney. 

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