LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Canberra Raiders are gearing up for their next match against the Wests Tigers.
Despite their loss to the Newcastle Knights last weekend, the Raiders managed to hold on to fifth place on the NRL ladder.
On Sunday at 4:05 pm, they will take on the Tigers, who currently sit in 16th place with only five rounds remaining in the season.
The Green Machine will be focusing on discipline heading into this game.
Last weekend, errors and missed tackles proved costly for the Raiders, preventing them from making a comeback.
They will be looking to rectify these mistakes and put in a strong performance against the Tigers.
In recent years, the matches between these two teams have been closely contested.
The Raiders have emerged victorious in all three of their past encounters, including a narrow one-point win earlier this season in round 14.
They will be hoping to maintain their winning streak against the Tigers this weekend.
Additionally, this game holds personal significance for co-captain Elliott Whitehead.
It presents an opportunity for him to achieve his 100th NRL victory of his career, a milestone he will surely relish, especially in front of the home crowd.
To prepare for this match, Coach Ricky Stuart has made some changes to the line-up.
Sebastian Kris will be available to play after facing a monetary fine for a Dangerous Contact charge.
These adjustments aim to strengthen the team and give them the best chance of success against the Tigers.