Another three players will make their club debuts when the One New Zealand Warriors meet the Raiders in today's round two NRLW encounter GIO Stadium in Canberra (12.00pm kick-off local time; 2.00pm NZT).
It follows four players appearing for the Warriors for the first time in last week's impressive 32-10 win over the Bulldogs in Hamilton.
Former Bronco Gayle Broughton became Warrior #76, ex-Roosters prop Mya Hill-Moana #77, hooker Jay Huriwai #78 and second rower Christabelle Onesemo #79 (the latter two also making their NRLW debuts).
Initially only Black Ferns rugby union star Stacey Waaka was set to play for the club for the first time in today's match in Canberra but the late withdrawals of Broughton and winger Lavinia Tauhalaliku have seen Northlander Ocean Tierney and Lismore-born and raised Natalia Hickling added to the squad; they're set for both their club and NRLW debuts.
The disruptions have left the Warriors unable to name an 18th player with just 17 now available for today's contest which sees two round one winners going head-to-head (the Raiders beat the Dragons 20-4 last week).
Match: Raiders v Warriors
Round 2 -
home Team
Raiders
2nd Position
away Team
Warriors
8th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Team news
Raiders: Coach Darrin Borthwick goes with an unchanged line-up after a first-up win over the Dragons. Krystal Blackwell made her first appearance at #6 last week and will once again partner co-captain Zahara Temara in the halves for the Green Machine, who have won only one of their last 11 games at GIO Stadium. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update.
One New Zealand Warriors: A number of changes for the Warriors on Saturday with Gayle Broughton ruled out with a quad injury while winger Lavinia Tauhalaliku and forward Felilia Kia are also out. Centre Emmanita Paki replaces Broughton at standoff, Ocean Tierney makes her NRLW debut on the wing and Natalia Hickling debuts off the bench. With prop Mya Hill-Moana suspended for one game for a hip drop tackle, Tonga international Metanoia Fetalaiga moves into the starting front row. Ivana Lauitiiti returns on the bench having served a suspension incurred during the Kiwi Ferns’ Pacific Championships final loss to the Jillaroos last November.
Match: Raiders v Warriors
Round 2 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sheridan GallagherFullback for Warriors is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Elise SimpsonWinger for Warriors is number 2 Stacey Waaka
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne TufugaCentre for Warriors is number 3 Tysha Ikenasio
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Warriors is number 12 Shakira Baker
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie WikiWinger for Warriors is number 20 Ocean Tierney
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Krystal BlackwellFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 4 Emmanita Paki
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara TemaraHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Patricia Maliepo
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Chloe SaundersProp for Warriors is number 8 Annetta Nuuausala
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Warriors is number 9 Capri Paekau
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Warriors is number 10 Metanoia Fetalaiga
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Maarire Puketapu
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Warriors is number 17 Christabelle Onesemo
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Warriors is number 13 Ashlee Matapo
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Jasmin Huriwai
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata Butler
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Hollie-Mae DoddInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Ivana Lauitiiti
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Grace KukutaiInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Natalia Hickling
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Lili Boyle
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Stat attack
- The Raiders have won only one of their last 11 games at GIO Stadium.
- The Warriors play at GIO Stadium for the first time since 2020.
- The Raiders have won four of their last six NRLW games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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