As it happened: Wests Tigers steal late win over Titans

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Full-time: Wests Tigers are able to complete a huge turnaround, pouncing in the second half to post a 36-28 win. They started well, then gave up a half-time lead, but turned things around thanks to a Jarome Luai hat-trick in a true captain's knock. Plenty of standout performers for both sides in a game where the lead continually changed hands, with Keano Kini once again causing problems for opposition, especially in the first half where he had a hand in three Titans tries. He finished the game with 316 run metres. As well as the captain, forward Terrell May also put in a big effort with 225 run metres. 

80th min: A hat-trick for Jarome Luai to seal the win for his side in their last game at the venue before redevelopment. He steps his way across the face of Titans defenders who don't know where he is going next before running through to score under the posts. Madden converts again and it's 36-28 to the home side. 

71st min: The seesawing game continues and Jarome Luai has his second. The home side goes out wide and force the Titans to back the ball back in their defensive area, but there was no there to defend it, with the Luai their to pounce. Madden converts again and Wests Tigers are in front 30-28. 

63rd min: A captain's challenge by the Titans is deemed inconclusive on a Sami escort. They keep their challenge.

61st min: Titans go back in front with Phil Sami going over on the left wing. It follows a turning point came just before with an unfortunate lack of judgement from Turuva who had the chance to take a kick dead, but instead let it bounce inside the field of play and into the in-goal. He had to chase it and concede a drop-out with Brimson's kick-chase forcing the winger down. Campbell can't convert this one and it's 28-24 for the Titans. 

57th min: A captain's challenge from Wests Tigers is successful with Sunia Turuva correct in saying Phil Sami knocked a kick on before he did. 

53th min: And the momentum is well and truly with the home side now, with another Titans error - this time a kick out on the full - giving them possession in good field position. Alex Seyfarth is the one to score, charging straight over the line under the posts. Madden converts again and the scores are locked up 24-24. 

48th min: Wests Tigers hit back with the skipper Jarome Luai taking the bull by the horns and charging over the line to score. Titans gave up the ball with an error and the home side made sure not to waste their chance. Madden converts his third and the scores narrow to 24-18 to the Titans. 

43rd min: The Titans keep on rolling, with Beau Fermor running a good line onto a Zane Harrison pass to start the half in the best way for the visitors. Their chance came in an arguably lucky fashion, with Wests Tigers losing the ball in the play-the-ball. Campbell converts another for a 24-12 lead.

41st min: Titans get the ball to start the second half as the rain starts to come down. 

Half-time:  After being behind early after Wests Tigers looked switched on and ready to play, the Titans struck back at the end of the half to score three tries back-to-back, all thanks to some fantastic work from fullback Keano Kini. The Kiwi star already has run for 213 metres to go with his three try assists. The Gold Coast head to the sheds with an 18-12 lead and will have the breeze at their back in the second half. Wests Tigers will also be without key forward Kai Pearce-Paul who suffered a pec injury early in the first half. 

37th min: And another! Kini the provider once again! Taking a little pop pass from AJ Brimson, he breaks through the line, runs away and passes to Arama Hau in support for one more easy conversion attempt for Campbell. In the blink of the eye, the Titans lead 18-12. 

35th min: Back-to-back for the Titans, with Kini again involved in the set up. But it's Kurtis Morrin who gets the reward for the fullback's break through the field. Campbell converts another easy one to lock up the scores 12-12. 

31st min: Titans get on the board with some good footy. A little break through the line and offload from Beau Fermor finds a supporting Kini who streaks away, getting a pass back to Jayden Campbell who completes the play. Campbell converts from in front and it's 12-6 to the home side. 

27th min: Wests Tigers go further in front, with Taylan May running over. The two fullbacks Keano Kini and Bula both go up for a kick and the Fiji international is able to snatch it out of the grasp of the Kiwi international and pass it to the chasing May. Some good lead-up work from Luai in the lead-up with a run upfield. Madden converts for a 12-0 lead. 

Injury update - Kai Pearce-Paul has come from the field with a reported left pec injury. 

13th min: Wests Tigers are first on the board, making the most of their dominant share of possession. While the Titans had done well to hold them out for repeat sets at their line, they have eventually cracked, with Starford To'a going over on the left edge after a nice backline play. Jock Madden converts and it's 6-0. 

9th min: The Titans do a good job to hold up Jahream Bula who went high to bring down a kick, but could not get the ball down despite getting over the line. Score remains 0-0.

Kick off: Wests Tigers have first use of the ball for their final match at Leichhardt Oval before redevelopment.

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Late Mail

Wests Tigers: Some late switches on game day with Josese Lanyon set to start at hooker in his debut, Bunty Afoa coming in at prop and Alex Seyfarth at lock, pushing Sione Fainu into the second row. Latu Fainu, Fonua Pole and Tony Sukkar move to the bench, with Tristan Hope dropping out. Benji Marshall's men are preparing for their last game at Leichhardt Oval before the ground is closed for a redevelopment. The return of centre Taylan May from a shoulder injury pushes Sunia Turuva back out to the wing. Patrick Herbert returns from suspension on the other wing, replacing Heamasi Makasini when the side was trimmed 24-hours from kick-off. Jeral Skelton and Faaletino Tavana both make way. Latu Fainu was originally named to start at hooker with Api Koroisau in NSW camp. Halfback Jock Madden has been named to play despite hurting his arm against the Panthers but prop Royce Hunt (pectoral) faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines after undergoing surgery. Sione Fainu returns from concussion along with while Tony Sukkar with Mavrik Geyer and Charlie Murray shifting to the bench.

Titans: Titans will line up as named with no late changes on game day. Jaylan De Groot is set to line up in the centres in place of Queensland outside back Jojo Fifita, while Klese Haas replaces Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in the front row. Chris Randall has been ruled out after being placed in the concussion protocol, with Jett Liu coming on to the bench for a potential NRL debut.

Numbers Game

• Wests Tigers have won five of their last six games at Leichhardt Oval.
• The Titans have lost their last three games after defeating the Broncos.
• Wests Tigers have scored 105 points in their last three games at Leichhardt.
• Titans winger Phillip Sami has scored seven tries in his last six games against Wests Tigers.
• Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has scored seven tries in nine games at Leichhardt Oval.