Jersey Flegg Cup: Round 6 Preview

This weekend marks the third time the Raiders Jersey Flegg side have travelled to Fiji in a clash against the Silktails, with Canberra holding a perfect 4-0 record against the home side.  

A position in the top eight is within reach for the Raiders, with a win this Saturday putting them one point ahead of the Rabbitohs in eighth spot.

The Canberra side is looking to come back from three straight losses, most recently a narrow 39-30 loss to the Panthers after an early lead.

The Raiders will look to repeat their early first-half attack and tighten their defence throughout the entire 80 minutes. 

The Silktails are last on the ladder, with a single win throughout the season. Coming into the game off a tough defeat to the Eels that left them scoreless, the home side will need to regroup and direct their attention to their attack.

Silktails Five-Eighth Ratu Kikau scored three tries in Fiji’s single win this season against the Sea Eagles and will pose a large threat to the Raiders side.

Canberra travels to Fiji with many new faces being put to work. Winger Kruger Roach is a massive loss this week after scoring a double against the Panthers last Sunday.

Sylas Simon will move over to cover the wing while James Croker will remain on the left after scoring the opening try in last week’s game. Mark and Luke Tuialii will also be brought in to partner up in the centres and help the Raiders kick away.

It will be a high-stakes clash in Lautoka on Saturday, with the Raiders bringing a refreshed line-up in the hope of returning home with a crucial win.

The Silktails will be backed by their home crowd and hungry to turn their season around, setting Canberra up with a challenge.