Friday night lights: Wests Tigers v Warriors
After a promising start to the season the Wests Tigers have slumped to 12th on the ladder and face a stern test against a Warriors looking to rebound after three tight losses in the past month.
The Warriors went down 20-18 to the Panthers in a cracking contest in Round 13 before a 10-8 loss to the Sharks in Round 15 and a 26-24 defeat at the hands of the Dolphins in Round 17.
When the two sides clashed at Go Media Stadium in Round 4 it was Wests Tigers powering to a 32-14 victory on the back of a superb display by Adam Doueihi, who again holds the key for Benji Marshall's men.
Follow all the action from Round 19 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Wests Tigers v Warriors at Campbelltown Stadium
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 19 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
12th Position
away Team
Warriors
2nd Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Wests Tigers v Warriors: Round 19
Late Mail
Wests Tigers: Skipper Jarome Luai is on track to return from a concussion that forced him out of last week's loss to the Dragons. Luai replaces Jock Madden, who will play NSW Cup. Youngster Josese Lanyon has been named at hooker in place of injured skipper Api Koroisau. Back-rower Samuela Fainu is on track to return from a foot injury suffered in Round 9. Jared Haywood was added to the six-man bench 90 minutes before kick-off with Charlie Murray dropping out.
Warriors: No late changes for Andrew Webster. Origin duo Mitchell Barnett and Kurt Capewell will miss the clash, with the pair dropping out of the extended squad on Thursday. In positive news, captain James Fisher-Harris (calf) and emerging forward Leka Halasima (hamstring) make their returns from injury. Winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is also set to return from a thigh injury. Former Tiger Luke Laulilii was added to the six-man bench on Thursday in place of Makaia Tafua.
Numbers Game
- Wests Tigers have won only one of their past eight games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- The Warriors have won nine of their last 10 games against the Tigers.
- Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has scored three tries in his last three games at Campbelltown.
- Warriors winger Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has scored seven tries in his last six games.
- Wests Tigers halfback Adam Doueihi has scored five tries in his last four games.
