The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Canberra Raiders at Belmore Sports Ground has been named.
Ashleigh Quinlan will play her 40th NRLW match, while Kalosipani Hopoate returns from a knee injury and is set to also play her 40th game.
Meanwhile, Pauline Suli-Ruka returns from an arm injury to the side for the first time since Round 1, starting in the second row.
In in the 24-hour update, Monica Tagoai and Evelyn Roberts were ruled out due to respective knee and shoulder injuries. Bridget Hoy comes into the centres and Ebony Prior joins the bench to cover their absence.
Bulldogs Members and supporters will be treated to a double header with the NSW Women's Premiership side taking on the Central Coast Roosters.
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 8 -
home Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
away Team
Raiders
4th Position
Venue: Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
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The Round 8 team presented by CBS Complete Building Solutions is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andie Robinson | Vela Estate |
| 2 | Simina Lokotui | Kogan.com |
| 3 | Daynah Nankivell | Sydney City Building Group |
| 20 | Bridget Hoy | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Elizabeth MacGregor | Khalil Lawyers |
| 6 | Ashleigh Quinlan | Graff Group |
| 7 | Tayla Preston (c) | Wattyl |
| 8 | Kalosipani Hopoate | PPC Moulding Services |
| 9 | Mary-Jane Taito | Laundy Hotels |
| 10 | Alexis Tauaneai | ELM Aquatics |
| 11 | Leilani Wilson | Jaycar |
| 12 | Pauline Suli-Ruka | Canterbury League Club |
| 13 | Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (c) | Stefanie Napoleone Hair |
| Interchange | Safety Partners | |
| 15 | Latisha Smythe | Illuminate Skin and Body |
| 16 | Hope Millard | ELM Grove Estate |
| 17 | Paea Uilou | Corellian |
| 21 | Ebony Prior | ABAL Bank |
| Reserves | ||
| 18 | Ma'atuleio Fotu-Moala | |
| 22 | Moana Courtenay |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Brayden Wiliame | Kogan.com |
