LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The stage is set for a huge first week of finals, with the Raiders traveling to Newcastle where they will face off with the in-form Knights on Sunday.
The NRL Match Preview on raiders.com.au highlights the do-or-die nature of this elimination round clash as both teams fight to keep their season alive.
The Raiders, despite a dominant first half performance, will need to stay locked in for the entire 80 minutes of footy to bounce back from their 24-6 defeat to the Sharks.
On the other hand, the Knights have hit their peak at the perfect time, winning their last nine games and aiming to make it 10 in a row when they host the Raiders.
Coach Ricky Stuart has made some changes to his side, with James Schiller stepping up to start on the wing to replace the suspended Sebastian Kris.
Additionally, Hohepa Puru has earned himself a spot in the starting lineup as lock after his impressive debut.