NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Round 20 Preview

Author: Patrick Gaynor
Timestamp: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 10:18 AM

The Canberra Raiders NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg teams will take part in a huge double header at Raiders Belconnen this Saturday, with both sides looking to push into the top four.

The NSW Cup side will take on the St. George Illawarra Dragons in a crucial top eight clash, with kickoff at 3:00pm.

The Raiders will be hoping to avoid a third straight loss after suffering back to back defeats to the Mounties and Bulldogs.

It was a disappointing result for the Raiders last week, as they jumped out to a 22-0 lead before the Bulldogs produced a second half comeback.

Despite the loss there were still some great individual performances, including Matt Frawley who showed brilliance as he scored a try and set up another.

There have been a few changes to the side for this weekend, including Sione Vuki starting at fullback in place of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who has been named in the NRL reserves.

Semi Valemei returns to the centres after recovering from a knee injury and Mitchell Spencer has been named in the halves to partner Brad Schneider.

The Raiders now sit in sixth place on the competition ladder and are just one point outside the top four.

Meanwhile, the Dragons currently sit in eighth spot and are four points clear of the ninth place Knights.

The Dragons will be coming into the match with a great amount of confidence after picking up a 24-22 win against Newcastle last week.

The Raiders haven't played the Dragons this season so it will provide a great test for both teams.

It should be a great match at Raiders Belconnen on Saturday, as both sides look to keep their spot in the top eight.

Round 20 - Round 20 - Saturday 30 Jul

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Raiders

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sione Vuki

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Treigh Stewart
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Utuloa Asomua

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jonathon Reuben
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Brad Morkos

Centre for Dragons is number 19 Max Feagai
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Semi Valemei

Centre for Dragons is number 21 Tyrell Fuimaono
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Steven Numambo

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Alexander Lobb
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Mitchell Spencer

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kamren Cryer
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Brad Schneider

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Zach Herring

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Peter Hola

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Josh Kerr
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Mitchel Souter

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Connor Muhleisen
Prop for Raiders is number 17 Josh Allen

Prop for Dragons is number 22 Jaiyden Hunt
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Clay Webb

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
2nd Row for Raiders is number 16 Jed Stuart

2nd Row for Dragons is number 17 Jackson Ford
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Loghan Lewis

Lock for Dragons is number 20 Michael Molo

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Manase Kaho

Interchange for Dragons is number 3 Ethan Clark-wood
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Jayden Clarkson

Interchange for Dragons is number 8 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tane Kiriona

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Joshua CORIC
Interchange for Raiders is number 22 Taulauniuotagaloa Mariota

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Sam Hooper

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 19 Noah Ryan

Replacement for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman

Last updated: 5/29/2023 1:46:48 AM

The Jersey Flegg side will also take on the Dragons this Saturday, with kickoff prior to NSW Cup at 1:20pm.

The Raiders Flegg side will also be hoping to bounce back after suffering a loss to the Bulldogs at GIO Stadium last round.

Both teams showed great attack with 66 total match points being scored. Despite the loss, winger Manase Kaho starred with a double and another great performance from Sione Vuki has earned him a spot in the NSW Cup side.

Thomas Casey will start at fullback for Vuki and Jacob Church, Deakin Bright, Temple Beauchamp, Campbell Woolnough and Noah Saddler will all lineup for the green machine.

The Dragons also suffered a loss last week and have fallen to third on the ladder, so both teams will be looking to get back into the winners circle.

The Raiders currently sit in seventh on the ladder, one win ahead of the ninth placed Sea Eagles and one win behind the fourth placed Panthers.

With the competition so close, both sides will see this match as a massive chance to cement themselves in the top eight.