Dragons v Broncos: Reh gun ready to fire; Clark’s rapid return

A last-gasp try to Kasey Reh saw the Dragons remain undefeated in this year’s NRLW competition and they will be confident they can get the job done this week against the Broncos.

Reh scored in the 69th minute to down newcomers the Bulldogs to hand them their first loss, while lock Hannah Southwell impressed with her contributions in defence as well as attack, scoring a special individual try.

However, it is set to be a challenge against Brisbane who fought back from a poor start to their Round 3 game where they trailed 18-0 against the defending premiers, before running in the same number of tries in their 30-26 loss to the Roosters.

Coach Scott Prince will have his team on notice to improve their start to the game, with co-captain Tamika Upton, who led the fightback with her side’s opening two tries, saying the team would be working hard to improve this round.

Team News

Dragons: The return of Charlotte Basham from a knee injury has triggered a forward pack reshuffle, with the 19-year-old to start at in the back row. Zali Hopkins and Pia Tapsell have also been named in the starting side, despite reverting to the interchange prior to kick-off last week. Nita Maynard-Perrin, Shenai Lendill and Trinity Tauaneai have all shifted back to the bench as a result, with Bronte Wilson moving to 18th player.

Broncos: Brianna Clark is set to make an early return from an ankle injury and has been named to start at prop. Chelsea Lenarduzzi reverts to the bench as a result, while Lauren Dam shifts from the interchange to the second row. Dam replaces Tara McGrath-West, who injured her foot in last week’s loss to the Roosters. Skyla Adams is the new face on the bench. Shalom Sauaso remains sidelined with a sternum injury.