NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Round 15 Preview

Author: William Makepeace
Timestamp: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 09:14 AM

The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg competitions are back again this weekend, with the Canberra Raiders coming up against the Newcastle Knights across both Saturday and Sunday at home.

It has been a successful fortnight for the Raiders NSW Cup team, coming away with wins against the top two sides of the competition.

The squad will be looking to continue their momentum when they come up against the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium on Sunday, with kick off set for 11:30am before the NRL match.

The Raiders have named an unchanged line-up for this round, looking to build on an impressive performance last Saturday.

Among the best players against Penrith included the returning Albert Hopoate, who along with his two tries, was able to run a match-high 205 metres and secure a line break.

Another impressive all-round performance from him will certainly boost the Raiders chances of victory, however the biggest battle of the game will likely be in the halves.

Brad Schneider is scheduled to come up against Tex Hoy in the number seven jersey, with both halfbacks having spent time in the NRL this season.

This first grade experience will be crucial for the two halves, as they look to control the match for their respective sides.

Since moving into the NSW Cup team, Schneider has been brilliant for the Raiders, collecting five try assists over his two matches in the competition.

His combination with Joshua James has been a key reason behind the side’s recent success, with the duo aiming to make it three wins in a row on Sunday.

For the Knights a victory is crucial if they want to potentially play finals football this year, with their current two game losing streak pushing them down to ninth.

The Raiders will instead be looking to ensure that that streak continues, with a win in front of a big home crowd likely to lift them up the competition ladder.

Round 15 - Round 15 - Sunday 19 Jun

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Raiders

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 5 Elijah Anderson

Fullback for Knights is number 20 David Armstrong
Winger for Raiders is number 1 Steven Numambo

Winger for Knights is number 2 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Raiders is number 15 Mitchell Spencer

Centre for Knights is number 3 Heath Gibbs
Centre for Raiders is number 19 Semi Valemei

Centre for Knights is number 4 Krystian Mapapalangi
Winger for Raiders is number 3 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Knights is number 5 Brayden Musgrove
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Joshua James

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 19 Jake Clifford
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Brad Schneider

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Tex Hoy

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Knights is number 8 Sauaso Sue
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Adrian Trevilyan

Hooker for Knights is number 6 Liam Wilkinson
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Ata Mariota

Prop for Knights is number 10 Jirah Momoisea
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Jordan Martin

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jack Johns
2nd Row for Raiders is number 18 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Raiders is number 20 Harry Rushton

Lock for Knights is number 13 Brodie Jones

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Peter Hola

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jaron Purcell
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Joshua Mitchell

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Tim Johannssen
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Juwan Compain

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Liam Wiscombe
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Clay Webb

Interchange for Knights is number 18 John Toleafoa

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 21 Caleb Tohi

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Noah Johannssen

Last updated: 5/29/2023 1:46:51 AM

Fresh of a victory against the Panthers last Saturday, the Raiders Jersey Flegg team will be looking to continue their momentum when they come up against the Newcastle Knights at Raiders Belconnen on Saturday at 11:30am.

After a tough few matches, the side were able to find some serious form against the Panthers last weekend, with the team leading from start to finish in an important victory.

The Raiders have named an unchanged line-up, looking to build off that victory into another tough clash.

Currently sitting in eighth with nine matches to go, a win is crucial for the Green Machine, as they look to solidify a place in the finals positions.

Fresh off a defeat at the hands of the Cronulla Sharks, the Knights will be looking to bounce back after the loss saw them drop out of the top two for the first time since round seven.

In their first road trip since round 11, the Knights will be looking to put together a complete performance, aiming to prove themselves as one of the competition heavyweights.

Round 15 - Round 15 - Saturday 18 Jun