NRL 2024, Canberra Raiders, Parramatta Eels, round 5 preview, team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 7 Apr 2024, 05:21 PM

The Raiders are sure to be smarting after giving up an 18-point lead against the Sharks and will look to get back on track on home soil in Round 5.

Coach Ricky Stuart couldn't hide his frustration after the match on Easter Sunday after the Green Machine had exploded out of the blocks with three tries in the first 24 minutes before conceding five tries in a row to slump to a second consecutive defeat.

The Eels were also left to rue one that got away on Easter Monday although in vastly different circumstances as they went down to a highly committed Wests Tigers outfit.

After failing to convert a huge weight of first-half possession into points, the Eels fell behind after the break but still had a chance to steal the win with a penalty goal after the siren but Clint Gutherson's shot sailed wide.

In the only clash between the sides last year it was the Raiders getting home 26-18 at GIO Stadium on the back of a composed display from halfback Jamal Fogarty, who will again be a key man if Canberra are to make amends for their Round 4 fadeout.

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Team News

Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17 with no late changes. Ata Mariota has been named on an edge with Zac Hosking (concussion) out. Simi Sasagi is the new face on the bench.

Eels: Wiremu Greig will start the game and Junior Paulo goes to the bench in a late switch. Bailey Simonsson replaces Morgan Harper, who is 18th man. With Brendan Hands left out, Joey Lussick is set to play 80 minutes at hooker. .

Round 5 - Round 5 - Sunday 7 Apr

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Raiders

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Raiders is number 2 James Schiller

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dylan Brown

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Eels is number 15 Wiremu Greig
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Ata Mariota

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Simi Sasagi

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Kelma Tuilagi

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Kaeo Weekes

Replacement for Eels is number 22 Morgan Harper

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:47 PM

Stat Attack

The Raiders have won three of their past four games at GIO Stadium.
The Eels have won five of their past seven games against the Raiders.
Raiders centre Sebsatian Kris has scored four tries in five games against the Eels.
The Eels have won only two of their past 12 games at GIO Stadium.
Raiders hooker Danny Levi has scored three tries in his past four games.