Wests Tigers v Titans: Turnbull, Lendill out; Chapman back in action
Both Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans enter this clash with positive momentum.
Wests Tigers' 44-14 demolition of the Bulldogs secured the club's first NRLW finals appearance and continued one of the competition's great turnaround stories.
The Titans, meanwhile, extended their winning streak to eight matches with a 26-20 win over the Raiders. Gold Coast is proving one of the most balanced teams and continues to find ways to win tight contests.
The matchup carries significant ladder implications. The Titans are chasing the Roosters at the top of the standings, while Wests Tigers will want to enter the finals with proper momentum.
Wests Tigers' attacking weapons around half have been devastating in recent weeks, while Gold Coast's game management and defensive resilience have been on show during their winning run.
This has all the ingredients of a finals-style clash. Both teams are playing some of their best footy of the season, and a strong performance here could serve as a statement heading into September.
Match: Wests Tigers v Titans
Round 10 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
4th Position
away Team
Titans
2nd Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Wests Tigers: One late change on game day, with Faythe Manera coming in at fullback and Kayla Henderson shifting to the bench. Henderson came into the side in Saturday's update after Caitlin Turnbull succumbed to a foot injury, while Shenai Lendill (arm) also dropped out. Tara Reinke joins the bench. Rikeya Horne made her long-awaited return last week after taking a season off to have twins and has been named in the centres.
Titans: A late reshuffle for the Titans with centre Phoenix Raine-Hippi ruled out. Destiny Mino-Sinapati comes on to the wing, with Georgia Grey shifting to the centres. Star back Jaime Chapman returns to the centres this week after overcoming a calf issue. Eta Sikahele has come in at prop in the 24-hour update with Fanua Rimoni dropping out due to illness. Sarina Masaga has been added to the bench.
Match: Wests Tigers v Titans
Round 10 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 14 Faythe ManeraFullback for Titans is number 1 Lily Patston
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony CrichtonWinger for Titans is number 5 Indie Bostock
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Portia BourkeCentre for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 19 Namoe GesaCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily RoganWinger for Titans is number 18 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Losana LutuFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Teagan Levi
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Titans is number 8 Laikha Clarke
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Titans is number 9 Georgia Hale
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Shaniece MonschauProp for Titans is number 15 Eta Sikahele
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Evania Isa'ako
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ivana Lolesio
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Titans is number 13 Sienna Lofipo
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Christian PioInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lily Kolc
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Jasmine Solia
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Titans is number 17 Takoda Thompson
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Kayla HendersonInterchange for Titans is number 20 Sarina Masaga
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tyla AmiatuReplacement for Titans is number 19 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have scored 101 points in their last three games.
- The Titans have won all three games against Wests Tigers.
- Wests Tigers utility Faythe Manera has scored nine tries in her last 10 appearances.
- Titans centre Jaime Chapman has scored four tries in her last two games against Wests Tigers.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
