Match Preview: NRL Round 16 vs Raiders

After a strong start to the season, the Tigers are looking to bounce back after a lean run in recent weeks.

The Raiders have had a strong 2025 campaign to date and currently sit in second on the competition ladder. 

Wests Tigers have some key additions to the lineup, with Fonua Pole (knee) and Alex Twal (concussion) both returning after recent absences.

Tallyn Da Silva is also back in the side after a stint in NSW Cup with the Magpies.

For the Raiders, Savelio Tamale's knee injury means Jed Stuart (son of Canberra coach, Ricky) will debut on the wing.

Jarome Luai and Hudson Young have both been named to back up after featuring for NSW in Origin II on Wednesday night.

The home side won their last encounter against the Raiders, in another Campbelltown classic in 2024. 

Luke Laulilii, who will feature in tonight's NSW U/19's Origin match, scored on debut just a week after his 18th birthday.

Fast Facts:

• The Tigers have won only one of their past nine games against the Raiders.
• The Raiders have won their last five away games.
• Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has scored 10 tries in his last 12 games.
• Raiders centre Sebastian Kris will make his 100th NRL appearance.
• Wests Tigers have won only two out of seven home games this season.

Stats supplied by NRL historian/statistician David Middleton.