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Broncos v Raiders: Robinson returns, Werner out; Wiki back on deck

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Brisbane will be looking to bounce back this week against the Raiders after suffering a last-gasp loss last week where they let Newcastle steal a late win.

The Broncos were in control of the game for much of the match, but just couldn't shake the tenacious and talented Knights, with a late try and match-winning conversion from Jesse Southwell in the 69th minute handing the visitors their third loss of the season.

Canberra however held on against Parramatta last round to win their fourth game of the season, allowing the newcomers to maintain pace with the leading group on eight points and hold their place in the top four.

The Raiders scored 18 unanswered points through the first 20 minutes to set up the win, but were nearly made to pay for clocking off too early against the Eels who fought back in the second half. 

Team News 

Broncos: The Broncos remain unchanged an hour from kick off. Star back Julia Robinson has been named to make her return from a hamstring injury and slots straight onto the wing. Ashleigh Werner suffered a head knock in the first half of the match against the Knights and is out this week. Tafito Lafaele (hand) will make her NRL debut from the bench. Other ins for the home side this week see Brianna Clark (prop) and Jasmine Fogavini (interchange) return from suspension.

Raiders: The Raiders have made plenty of changes one hour from kick-off. Mackenzie Wiki is back from a foot injury, but has now switched to wing with Shakiah Tungai now at fullback with Apii Nicholls (foot injury) out. Centre Alanna Drummett is also out and there is plenty of swapping in the backline with Jessica Gentle moving from centre to wing for her Raiders debut. Grace Kemp and Hollie-Mae Dodd have both been named in the starting side this week, Kerehitina Matua will now start, while Tara Reinke stays on the bench. Ua Ravu and Elise Smith are now out and Eloise Ryan and Petesa Lio are both on the bench for their NRLW debuts. Forward Monalisa Soliola lasted just eight minutes in the match against the Eels and won't play this week due to an ankle injury. Emma Barnes (jaw) remains in the casualty ward.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick
    Fullback for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
  • Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson
    Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
  • Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga
    Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle  Robins-Reti
  • Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae Ciesiolka
    Centre for Raiders is number 22 Mackenzie Wiki
  • Winger for Broncos is number 5 Lauren Dam
    Winger for Raiders is number 21 Jessica Gentle
  • Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle Broughton
    Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
  • Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
    Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan

Forwards

  • Prop for Broncos is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
    Prop for Raiders is number 8 Grace Kemp
  • Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Destiny Brill
    Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
  • Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark
    Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
  • 2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
  • 2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
  • Lock for Broncos is number 13 Mariah Denman
    Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa

Interchange

  • Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Lavinia Gould
    Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ahlivia Ingram
  • Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito Lafaele
    Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara Reinke
  • Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
    Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Petesa Lio
  • Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jasmine Fogavini
    Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Ella Ryan

Reserves

  • Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jada Ferguson
    Replacement for Raiders is number 11 Elise Smith

Match Officials

  • Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

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Stat Attack

  • Broncos centre Mele Hufanga scored her sixth try in five games after running in against the Knights last week to top the tally in the competition.
  • Raiders winger Madison Bartlett scored her 14th try at NRLW level against the Eels last round.
  • The Raiders are now three from three at GIO Stadium and their only loss so far this season has been away in Round 1 at PointsBet Stadium, Sydney. 

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