Penrith have recovered after a horrendous start to their premiership defence this year to surge up the ladder and have several clubs nervously looking over their shoulders.
The Panthers enjoyed a nine-game winning streak before slipping to a narrow defeat to Melbourne in a grand final rematch last week.
Can Ivan Cleary's side bounce back from that setback and press their claims for a top four finish once again when they face Canberra?
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Penrith Panthers NRL game this week
The Panthers will take on the Raiders at Glen Willow Oval on Friday, August 22 at 6:00 pm (AEST).
Panthers confirmed team list for Round 25
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To'o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Luke Garner
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaiah Papali'i
14. Brad Schneider
15. Liam Henry
16. Matthew Eisenhuth
17. Scott Sorensen
18. Paul Alamoti
19. Isaah Yeo
20. Mavrik Geyer
21. Daine Laurie
22. Luke Sommerton
Panthers latest team news:
Penrith's nine-game winning streak was ended last week as the Storm gained some revenge in the second grand final rematch of the year. However, Ivan Cleary has opted to name an unchanged side for this one.
The coach was tight-lipped once again about Isaah Yeo's return date from a shoulder injury, although he could be a massive late inclusion this week after being included in the extended squad.
Liam Martin struggled with a shoulder issue during the defeat, but he is able to take his place in the backrow.