NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Round Five Preview

Author: Raiders.com.au
Timestamp: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 04:15 PM

It's a triple-header in Wagga Wagga this weekend with the Raiders Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup teams both in action before the Raiders v Storm NRL match.

After a slow start to the season, the NSW Cup side will be seeking their third straight win after impressive victories over the Magpies and Sea Eagles in rounds three and four respectively.

The Raiders attack has been particularly strong the last two weeks, scoring 13 tries over two games.

Winger James Schiller scored a double last week, while Xavier Savage picked up his fourth try of the season.

There has been a couple of changes to last week's winning side. Harry Rushton and Albert Hopoate both return to the team, with Rushton starting as prop and Hopoate coming off the bench.

Joshua James has been given the nod at halfback after a impressive first outing last round in which he had two try assists, five tackle breaks and over 100 running metres.

The Raiders take on the Mounties this Saturday, who are currently sitting two points behind on the ladder.

The Mounties won their first match of the season against the Magpies but have lost their last three games against the Rabbitohs, Eels and Bulldogs, so will be looking to turn things around against the Raiders this weekend.

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 9 Apr

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Raiders

Mounties

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage

Fullback for Mounties is number 1 Jarrett Subloo
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Utuloa Asomua

Winger for Mounties is number 2 Watson Heleta
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Mounties is number 3 Semisi Kioa
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Brad Morkos

Centre for Mounties is number 4 Tim Simona
Winger for Raiders is number 5 James Schiller

Winger for Mounties is number 5 James Tuitahi
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Sione Vuki

Five-Eighth for Mounties is number 22 Brad Abbey
Halfback for Raiders is number 15 Albert Hopoate

Halfback for Mounties is number 7 Coby Thomas

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Harry Rushton

Prop for Mounties is number 8 Haimona Hiroti
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Joshua Mitchell

Hooker for Mounties is number 9 Josh Daley
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Peter Hola

Prop for Mounties is number 10 Jack Quinn
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Clay Webb

2nd Row for Mounties is number 11 Dean Matterson
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Trey Mooney

2nd Row for Mounties is number 12 Dane Aukafolau
Lock for Raiders is number 17 Jordan Martin

Lock for Mounties is number 13 Ben Seufale

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Mitchel Souter

Interchange for Mounties is number 15 Stuart Mason
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Loghan Lewis

Interchange for Mounties is number 17 Matt French
Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Juwan Compain

Interchange for Mounties is number 18 Kayne Kalache
Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Mitchell Spencer

Interchange for Mounties is number 20 Zac Hetherington

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 20 Caleb Tohi

Replacement for Mounties is number 16 Chase Chapman

Last updated: 5/29/2023 1:46:58 AM

The Raiders Jersey Flegg side claimed their first win of the competition last weekend and will be looking for back to back wins when they take on the Victoria Thunderbolts this Saturday.

The Raiders defeated the Sea Eagles 28-24 in round four, with five-eighth Thomas Casey and winger Steven Numambo both scoring doubles.

Temple Beauchamp has been named on the wing for the Raiders this week, with Steve Numambo moving to the centres.

Stanley Iongi will start as hooker, with Kaden Williams named in the second row. Josh Pokoney and Carsil Vaikai will come off the bench.

The Victoria Thunderbolts have had a great start to the season, wining three of their first four matches. They defeated the Bulldogs 18-14 last round, with fullback Sualauvi Faalogo starring in that match.