LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
raiders.com.au are reporting that it's game on in the SG Ball Cup as the Raiders prepare to take on the Sea Eagles in a clash that is bound to be as intense as a State of Origin match.
Round five of the junior representative competitions kicks off this week with the Raiders SG Ball side being the only team to face off against the Sea Eagles, setting the stage for a showdown that promises to be as fierce as a Bledisloe Cup battle.
The Raiders claimed a nail-biting 30-28 victory over the Sydney Roosters last week in a thrilling round four clash at Henson Park, with Cooper Johnston proving his try-scoring prowess by bagging a double against the Roosters.
With five tries already under his belt this season, Johnston is definitely a player to watch, showing the kind of form that would make Mal Meninga proud.
Coach Rourke O'Sullivan has been singing his team's praises, impressed by the side's relentless determination and commitment to victory.
With the Raiders currently sitting equal first on the ladder alongside the Tigers, O'Sullivan knows that maintaining that winning momentum is crucial in a tough competition like the SG Ball Cup.
The Raiders will be fielding the same lineup that secured their dramatic win in the dying stages last week, ready to take on the Sea Eagles with the same tenacity and grit that has made them a force to be reckoned with this season.
Get ready for an epic clash that is sure to be as electrifying as a Grand Final matchup.