Canberra were in red-hot form and riding high at the top of the ladder after winning nine games on the bounce before their shock loss to St George Illawarra in dire conditions.
However, the Raiders bounced back before they headed into their third bye, with a win over Manly in the nation's capital.
Ricky Stuart's side will now seek to claim back-to-back wins while inching ever closer to the minor premiership when they square off against Penrith in a blockbuster clash.
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Canberra Raiders NRL game this week
The Raiders will take on the Panthers at Glen Willow Oval on Friday, August 22 at 6:00pm (AEST).
Raiders confirmed team list for Round 25
1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Jed Stuart
3. Matt Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Owen Pattie
15. Simi Sasagi
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Ata Mariota
18. Noah Martin
19. Manaia Waitere
20. Danny Levi
21. Trey Mooney
22. Ethan Sanders
Raiders latest team news:
Canberra are fresh off the bye and looking to edge closer to claiming the minor premiership as they head into a blockbuster clash against Penrith in Mudgee.
Ricky Stuart has opted to name the same side that got the job done against Manly during their most recent match.
Matty Nicholson and Savelio Tamale were tipped to be in the reckoning for returns from injury. However, the duo remain out of contention.