The Wests Tigers were riding high at Leichhardt Oval last week as they were beating North Queensland and still had a slim hope of making the finals.
However, a late collapse saw the Cowboys overpower them and rule them out of contention for a place in the top eight.
Can Benji Marshall's side spoil Canberra's party this week in the nation's capital when they take on the potential minor premiers?
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Wests Tigers NRL game this week
The Tigers will take on the Raiders at GIO Stadium on Saturday, August 30 at 3:00pm (AEST).
Tigers confirmed team list for Round 26
1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To'a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Jarome Luai
7. Latu Fainu
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Sione Fainu
13. Alex Twal
14. Heath Mason
15. Royce Hunt
16. Charlie Murray
17. Tony Sukkar
18. Heamasi Makasini
21. Tristan Hope
Tigers latest team news:
Benji Marshall's side were on top of the world with their finals hopes still alive during their match against North Queensland. However, the Tigers suffered a late collapse to lose and see their finals hopes dashed.
To make matters worse, Adam Doueihi suffered a facial fracture early during the defeat and will miss the remainder of the season.
Latu Fainu has been promoted off the bench and will partner Jarome Luai in the halves, while Heath Mason has been added to the 17 as the utility.
There is also a change in the backline, with Starford To'a restored to the side ahead of Brent Naden after being a late withdrawal last week due to a shoulder issue.
Alex Seyfarth still has one game left to serve of his suspension, so Sione Fainu gets the nod to start in the backrow once again.