Wests Tigers will face a familiar opponent in their second pool match of the 2015 Auckland Nines when they take on the Gold Coast Titans.
These two teams met back in the group stage of the inaugural competition last year, with the Titans getting the points in a thrilling match that saw several spectacular tries.
It’s shaping as another top matchup again this time around too, with both teams potentially needing a win to keep their title hopes alive.
Let’s take a look at how this second pool stage match shapes up.
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Match Details
Date — Saturday, January 31, 2015
Time — 4:15pm AEDT (6:15pm local time)
Venue — Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
TV, Radio and Live Stream Details
TV — Live via Fox Sports 1, Channel 501 (check local guides)
Radio — Triple M Sydney 104.9 (check local guides)
Live Stream — Foxtel Go, NRL Digital Pass (subscription required)
Twitter — Click here to follow Wests Tigers on Twitter for all live scores
Confirmed Squads
Wests Tigers |
Gold Coast Titans |
Sitaleki Akauola |
William Zillman (capt.) |
Nathan Brown |
James Roberts |
Jack Buchanan |
Anthony Don |
Manaia Cherrington |
David Mead |
Josh Drinkwater |
Josh Hoffman |
Asipeli Fine |
Brad Tighe |
Salesi Funaki |
Kalifa Faifai Loa |
Delouise Hoeter |
Aidan Sezer |
Chris Lawrence (capt.) |
Daniel Mortimer |
Lamar Liolevave |
Christian Hazard |
Kyle Lovett |
Kierran Moseley |
Joel Luani |
Ryan James |
Kevin Naiqama |
Mark Ioane |
Pat Richards |
Matthew White |
Brenden Santi |
Lachlan Burr |
Ava Seumanufagai |
David Taylor |
Tim Simona |
Matt Robinson |
Sauaso Sue |
Kane Elgey |
Coach: Jason Taylor |
Coach: Neil Henry |
2014 Auckland Nines Results
Wests Tigers
Game I — Gold Coast Titans 22 def. Wests Tigers 7
Game II — Wests Tigers 21 def. Cronulla Sharks 15
Game III — Newcastle Knights 25 def. Wests Tigers 0
Gold Coast Titans
Game I — Gold Coast Titans 22 def. Wests Tigers 7
Game II — Newcastle Knights 25 def. Gold Coast Titans 14
Game III — Cronulla Sharks 30 def. Gold Coast Titans 14
Key Matchup: Kevin Naiqama vs. James Roberts
Kevin Naiqama |
|
James Roberts |
25 |
Age |
21 |
Centre, Wing, Fullback |
Position |
Fullback, Wing |
R26, 2010 (vs. Storm) |
FG Debut |
R7, 2011 (vs. Bulldogs) |
23 (0 vs. Titans) |
NRL Games |
28 (0 vs. Wests Tigers) |
16 (0 vs. Titans) |
Tries |
16 (0 vs. Wests Tigers) |
Fiji (2009-14) |
Honours |
NYC Team of the Year (2011) Jack Gibson Medal (2013) |
