LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In the final game before the Origin series opener, the Warriors will face the Raiders at Go Media Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Raiders have been in impressive form, boasting six wins in their last seven games, including a previous victory over the Warriors in 2025 in Las Vegas.
A key aspect of this match will be the clash between playmakers, with Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad on one side and Ethan Strange and Jamal Fogarty on the other.
The performance of these playmakers will significantly influence the outcome of the match in Auckland.
Fans can follow all the Round 12 action on NRL.com's live blog.