The Warriors face a short turnaround when they take on the Raiders in back-to-back home games at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Friday night.
Both sides are well-placed in the top eight but can ill-afford a slip-up or two in the final six weeks of the season as they look to surge towards the top four.
The Warriors spoiled Jarrod Croker's 300th party only six weeks ago and coming off a bye it will be fresh in the mind of the Raiders, who have won their last three matches since going down in the nation's capital.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was less than impressed with his side's efforts against the Dragons in Round 19 despite victory.
The Raiders have a kind draw at their disposal for the remainder of the regular season but will need to show more if they want to challenge the top teams come the finals.
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Team news
Warriors: A late switch an hour before kick-off with Mitch Barnett moving into the starting side and Bunty Afoa going to the bench in his return from concussion. Bayley Sironen and Josh Curran came on to the bench on Thursday with Tom Ale dropping out and Freddy Lussick going to 18th Man. Marata Niukore returns from suspension.
Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17 with no late changes. Canberra have received a triple boost with Josh Papali'i (hamstring), Corey Horsburgh (Origin) and Pasami Saulo (concussion) all back on deck. Ata Mariota goes back to the bench after playing prop in Round 19 and Matt Frawley goes to 18th Man.
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Stat Attack
- Warriors big man Addin Fonua-Blake has made more post-contact metres than any other player (1118).
- The Raiders will play in New Zealand for the first time since 2019.
- Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored 13 tries in his past eight games.
- The Raiders have won six consecutive away games.
- The Warriors are the highest scoring team since Round 14 (scored 210 points).
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.