LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Canberra Raiders are gearing up to face the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium following a tough loss to Manly.
The Raiders' forward pack was left vulnerable last weekend after Corey Horsburgh was sin binned in the 21st minute, forcing them to make over 230 tackles in the first half.
Despite this setback, the return of Joe Tapine at prop and the strong backrow lineup of Horsburgh, Hudson Young, and Matty Nicholson give the Raiders a solid foundation to build upon.
The Cowboys, who have a strong track record against Canberra, will have the advantage of playing at home in the sweltering conditions of North Queensland.
The question remains whether the Raiders can keep their cool in the heat or if the Cowboys will do everything in their power to avoid a 0-4 start to the season.
In their last meeting, the Cowboys dominated with a 42-4 win over the Raiders in Townsville.
The stage is set for an intense showdown between these two teams as they look to secure a crucial victory in this weekend's match.