GIO Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 1 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 14, 2021 at 4:05 pm
Where: GIO Stadium
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Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Odds
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Preview
The Raiders will have a top four finish in mind this season after coming up short to the Storm in last year’s Prelim.
Like several other clubs, Canberra has lost the likes of winger Nick Cotric and forward John Bateman during the break, but the Green Machine still look poised for another deep finals run with plenty of depth and experience to rely on.
The same can’t be said for the Tigers however, as head coach Michael Maguire looks to avoid a 10th consecutive season without playing finals.
Wests proved to be a tough customer at times last year – particularly agains the Raiders – but they too have received their fair share of losses during the offseason with Benji Marshall, Harry Grant and Robert Jennings departing the club.
To add further concern, Moses Mbye also looks doubtful to make the trip to the nation’s capital as he continues to battle a hamstring injury.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have received some positive news on the Jarrod Croker front with the co-captain likely to play following a shoulder injury.
Even with Mbye on the field, this always shaped up to be a tough test for the Tigers, a team many already have down for the wooden spoon.
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Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Tip
We're tipping Canberra Raiders to win at $1.37 odds.
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Teams
Raiders team: 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2 Bailey Simonsson, 3 Sebastian Kris, 4 Curtis Scott, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Jack Wighton, 7 George Williams, 8 Josh Papalii, 9 Josh Hodgson, 10 Dunamis Lui, 11 Hudson Young, 12 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Joseph Tapine 14. Saliva Havili 15. Ryan Sutton, 16. Sia Soliola, 17. Ryan James, 18. Sam Williams, 19. Tom Starling, 20. Emre Guler 21. Harley Smith-Shields
Tigers team: 1 Daine Laurie, 2 David Nofoaluma, 3 James Roberts, 4 Joey Leilua, 5 Asu Kepaoa, 6 Moses Mbye, 7 Luke Brooks, 8 James Tamou, 9 Jacob Liddle, 10 Joe Ofahengaue, 11 Luke Garner, 12 Luciano Leilua, 13 Alex Twal 14. Tommy Talau 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Stefano Utoikamanu 17. Russell Packer