The NRL finals continue as the Canberra Raiders host the Brisbane Broncos in a highly anticipated qualifying final at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The match is set to kick off at 4:05 PM AEST. This game marks the Raiders' first finals appearance since 2020, while the Broncos aim to secure a spot in the preliminary finals with a win.

Both teams have announced their final lineups ahead of the match. The Raiders will feature veteran forward Josh Papalii, who has recovered from an ankle injury. Coach Ricky Stuart has kept the same 17 players he named earlier in the week. The Raiders' lineup includes Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Matthew Timoko, Sebastian Kris, Jed Stuart, Ethan Strange, Jamal Fogarty, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Zac Hosking, and Corey Horsburgh. Their interchange players are Owen Pattie, Simi Sasagi, Morgan Smithies, and Ata Mariota.

On the other hand, the Broncos, coached by Michael Maguire, have also made no changes to their squad. Their team consists of Reece Walsh, Josiah Karapani, Kotoni Staggs, Gehamat Shibasaki, Deine Mariner, Billy Walters, Ben Hunt, Corey Jensen, Cory Paix, Payne Haas, Brendan Piakura, Jordan Riki, and Patrick Carrigan as captain. The interchange includes Tyson Smoothy, Kobe Hetherington, Ben Talty, and Jaiyden Hunt.

As the match approaches, excitement builds among fans. The atmosphere at GIO Stadium is electric, with a sold-out crowd expected to support the home team. The winner of this match will advance to the preliminary finals, while the losing team will face a sudden-death match against either Penrith or New Zealand next week.

In the lead-up to the game, sports analysts have shared their predictions. One reporter noted that the Broncos are likely to thrive on the fast, dry conditions of the field, potentially giving them an edge over the Raiders. The stakes are high, and both teams are eager to secure their place in the next round of the finals.