LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Newtown Jets are looking to break a two-game losing streak when they face the Raiders at Henson Park on Saturday\.
The Jets, defending Knock-On Effect NSW Cup champions, recently suffered a significant loss to the Dragons, falling 34-4\.
This marks their first back-to-back defeats of the season, compounded by injuries affecting their squad, including key players such as Kade Dykes, Liam Ison, and Mawene Hiroti\.
In contrast, the Cronulla's Jersey Flegg team is on a high, enjoying a bye week following their sixth consecutive win against St George Illawarra\.
Emerging Sharks star Riley Pollard will fill in at five-eighth for the Jets, replacing Khaled Rajab\.
Currently, Newtown holds the fourth position on the ladder, and securing a win against Canberra is vital to maintain their lead over the Panthers, Bulldogs, and Roosters, who are just two points behind\.
Despite holding eighth place, the Raiders previously demonstrated their strength by defeating Newtown 42-14 in Round 5, making for a highly competitive match-up this weekend.