Wests Tigers meet the Broncos for the first time in NRLW history on Saturday morning as part of a women's double header at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.
The Broncos remain in the finals hunt after moving into the top four for the first time last week while Wests Tigers will be looking to spoil the party with two games remaining after a 2-5 season ruled them out of play-off contention.
Injuries and suspension have cruelled Brett Kimmorley's side in their inaugural campaign while the Broncos have had some challenges of their own but are edging closer to being feared once again in the competition.
An inaugural clash between the two clubs will provide the perfect opportunity for Scott Prince's outfit to beat the Wests Tigers and therefore put pressure on the Raiders in the penultimate round to stay within the finals race.
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Team news
Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17 with no late changes. Rikeya Horne and Kezie Apps both return from concussion while Sarah Togatuki is back from suspension. Horne replaces Rebecca Pollard in the centres, while the presence of Apps means Bianca Bennetts drops out of the 17 and Sophie Curtain goes back to the bench. After filling in for Togatuki last week Imogen Gobran is out of the 17 for Round 8.
Broncos: No further changes on game day after five-eighth Gayle Broughton was ruled out on Friday. Grace Griffin moves into the five-eighth spot as her replacement in the only change to last week's team. Mele Hufanga played limited minutes last week as a tactic with Lauren Dam replacing her in the backline in the second half.
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Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won just one of three games in Newcastle.
- Wests Tigers have scored 16 points per game in three of their last four losses.
- Botille Vette-Welsh has never beaten the Broncos in four attempts.