LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Round seven of the junior reps competition is set to kick off this weekend, with the Canberra Raiders facing off against the Bears in both the junior girls sides.
The Harold Matts team will be taking on the Roosters, while the SG Ball side will be traveling to face off against the Storm.
The Raiders are currently in ninth position, just outside the top eight, after being held scoreless in their last match against the Roosters, losing 32-0.
With only three games left in the regular season, the Raiders will be looking to make a strong push in order to secure a spot in the TG Cup finals series.
In an effort to change things up, Meah Beecham will be returning to the team at lock, with Nevaeh Peace dropping to the bench.
Lilly Pickering will also be making a return to the bench, while Skye Pegg has been named as the 18th player for the upcoming match.
The Bears, on the other hand, managed to keep their finals hopes alive in their last match against the Sea Eagles.
Despite being down 10-0 in the first half, they were able to make a comeback in the last 14 minutes of the game and secure a 12-10 victory.
This win has given them renewed confidence as they look to continue their push towards the finals.
As the Raiders prepare to face off against the Bears, it will be crucial for them to put in a strong performance in order to keep their finals hopes alive.
With the team making some changes to their lineup, they will be looking to bounce back from their scoreless outing in the previous round.
Meanwhile, the Bears will be riding high on their recent victory and will be looking to carry that momentum into their match against the Raiders.
It promises to be an exciting round of junior reps action as both teams fight for crucial points in the lead-up to the finals series.