Wests Tigers return to Leichhardt Oval for the first time since their epic Round 3 victory over the Sharks when they tackle the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday.
Match: Wests Tigers v Titans
Round 15 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
16th Position
away Team
Titans
17th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
It will be a vastly different and much younger side that faces the Titans given so many players are missing through injury and suspension, but it’s a great opportunity for Benji’s boys after spending the past six weeks playing games outside of Sydney.
After beginning the season with six straights losses the Titans have enjoyed recent victories over the Cowboys and the Broncos, although were heavily beaten by the Bunnies last weekend.
In team news Api Koroisau will shift from hooker to halfback replacing Jayden Sullivan (hand) in the No.7 jersey with Aidan Sezer replacing Lachlan Galvin (hand) at five-eighth.
Campbelltown junior Tallyn Da Silva replaces Koroisau at hooker for his first NRL appearance this season, while Sezer returns to the team after serving a four-match suspension.
Charlie Staines reverts to the wing for Solomon Alaimalo (HIA) with Brent Naden named in the centres and Solomona Faataape added to the bench.
For the Titans Philip Sami's return from a hamstring injury in the centres allows Beau Fermor to return to the back row and Keenan Palasia goes back to the interchange.
This will be the club’s first game at Leichhardt Oval since the recent passing of the Tigers’ legend Keith Barnes, and the club will be resting the No.1 jersey with Jahream Bula to wear No.21.
Match: Wests Tigers v Titans
Round 15 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 21 Jahream BulaFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent NadenWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Solomona FaataapeCentre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie StainesWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Aidan SezerFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Apisai KoroisauHalfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tallyn Da SilvaHooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 16 Reuben PorterProp for Titans is number 10 Josiah Pahulu
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Fonua Pole2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu2nd Row for Titans is number 13 Klese Haas
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Justin MatamuaLock for Titans is number 17 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex SeyfarthInterchange for Titans is number 14 Sam Verrills
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione FainuInterchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Heath MasonInterchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Jordan MillerInterchange for Titans is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Kit LauliliiReplacement for Titans is number 19 Tanah Boyd
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
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Stat Attack:
- Wests Tigers have not defeated the Titans at Leichhardt Oval since 2008.
- The Titans have won their past five games against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have conceded 98 points in their past two games.
- Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored nine tries in his past six games.
- Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has scored three tries in two games at Leichhardt Oval.
Saturday is an opportunity for Wests Tigers members and fans to watch all three grades, with Adam Doueihi making his long-awaited return for the Magpies in the NSW Cup, and our Jersey Flegg Cup team also playing the Warriors in the first match of the day.
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 15 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Warriors
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Match: Magpies v Warriors
Round 15 -
home Team
Magpies
13th Position
away Team
Warriors
5th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
