Canberra's red-hot start to the season came to an abrupt end in Round 3 as they were battered by Manly. The Raiders then slipped to their second defeat in a row when they went down to the previously winless North Queensland.
The Green Machine will attempt to get back to winning ways when they host Cronulla in the nation's capital to kick off the round.
The Sharks put Ricky Stuart's side to the sword to the tune of 40-0 the last time these two sides met last year.
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Canberra Raiders NRL game this week
The Raiders will host the Sharks at GIO Stadium on Thursday, April 3 at 8:00pm (AEDT).
Raiders predicted team list vs. Sharks for Round 5
1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papali'i
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Matty Nicholson
13. Morgan Smithies
14. Owen Pattie
15. Corey Horsburgh
16. Trey Mooney
17. Ata Mariota
Raiders latest team news for Round 5
Kaeo Weekes endured a difficult night under the high ball against the Sharks but is set to keep his spot at fullback ahead of Chevy Stewart, who scored a try and clocked just under 200 run metres in reserve grade.
Josh Papali'i and Joe Tapine were put on report in Round 4 but have both avoided suspension, so will take their place in the starting side.
Corey Horsburgh, who has also avoided a ban, started at lock and Trey Mooney started up front against North Queensland but both men could drop to the bench to accommodate the return of Morgan Smithies.
The Englishman is likely to be named in his customary lock position after missing the Cowboys loss due to a head knock. Meanwhile, Papali'i was initially named to start in the front row but dropped to the pine in a late switch with Mooney.
Mooney and Simi Sasagi are likely to be competing for the final spot on the bench.