Wests Tigers v Warriors: Star duo sidelined; Nuuausala props up
This is an exciting clash. Fourth-placed Warriors face a Tigers side sitting fifth, with both teams coming off impressive Round 6 wins.
The Tigers edged the Dragons 16-12 in a tense encounter at Kogarah, continuing their remarkable turnaround after last season's struggles. Raecene McGregor again played a pivotal role in steering the side around the park.
The Warriors also enter with confidence after beating Newcastle 22-14 at home. Their pace and attacking flair were once again on show as they secured a fourth win of the season.
Both sides have developed reputations for entertaining football and neither will be content to simply grind their way through the contest. Expect plenty of attacking opportunities on both edges.
A win could place either side firmly in the conversation for a top-four finish, adding further significance to what already shapes as a high-quality encounter.
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 7 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
5th Position
away Team
Warriors
4th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Wests Tigers: The home side will be missing captain Kezie Apps with a leg injury and experienced winger Emily Bass with a calf strain, for this week's clash. Portia Bourke has been promoted to start in the second row, with Harmony Crichton returning on the wing. In a boost however, Holli Wheeler returns from suspension at lock, shifting Shaniece Monschau to prop. Christian Pio reverts to the bench. Further changes in the backline see Shenai Lendill named at centre, with Faythe Manera, who scored the match winner last week, shifting to the bench. Other changes to the interchange see Brooke Talataina promoted from 18th player, with Tyla Amiatu shifting to the reserves and Leah Ollerton the new 18th player.
Warriors: Samoa captain Annetta-Claudia Nuuausala returns at prop for the Warriors this week, shifting Metanoia Fetalaiga back to the bench. This means Ivana Lauitiiti shuffles back into 18th player duties for the match in place of Ashlee Matapo. Matekino Gray, who is aiming to return from a foot injury, is in the reserves.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Caitlin TurnbullFullback for Warriors is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony CrichtonWinger for Warriors is number 2 Payton Takimoana
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Namoe GesaCentre for Warriors is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shenai LendillCentre for Warriors is number 4 Stacey Waaka
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily RoganWinger for Warriors is number 5 Tysha Ikenasio
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Losana LutuFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Emmanita Paki
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Gayle Broughton
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Warriors is number 8 Annetta Nuuausala
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Warriors is number 9 Patricia Maliepo
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Shaniece MonschauProp for Warriors is number 10 Maarire Puketapu
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Portia Bourke2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Shakira Baker
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Warriors is number 13 Kaiyah Atai
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Faythe ManeraInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Jasmin Huriwai
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata Butler
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Christian PioInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Metanoia Fetalaiga
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Mya Hill-Moana
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Leah OllertonReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Ivana Lauitiiti
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Tyla AmiatuReserve for Warriors is number 19 Capri Paekau
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Jetaya FaifuaReserve for Warriors is number 20 Lavinia Tauhalaliku
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Lucyannah Luamanu-LeiatauaReserve for Warriors is number 21 Natalia Hickling
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Kayla HendersonReserve for Warriors is number 22 Matekino Gray
Wests Tigers Ins
- Harmony Crichton
- Holli Wheeler
- Jetaya Faifua
- Kayla Henderson
- Leah Ollerton
- Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua
Warriors Ins
- Annetta Nuuausala
- Capri Paekau
- Lavinia Tauhalaliku
- Matekino Gray
- Natalia Hickling
Wests Tigers Outs
- Emily Bass
- Kezie Apps
Warriors Ins
- Ashlee Matapo
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Tigers have already won more games this season than the past two years combined.
- Warriors wingers have scored 14 tries after six rounds – the most by any club.
- Warriors centre Stacey Waaka has scored 10 tries in her last 10 games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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