Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has named a 22-man squad for Friday’s Round 21 match against the Warriors in Auckland.
Match: Warriors v Wests Tigers
Round 21 -
home Team
Warriors
13th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland
There are a few changes to the side that lost to Rabbitohs last weekend, including the return of captain Api Koroisau.
Koroisau slots straight back into the No.9 jersey after recovering from a calf strain, with Tallyn Da Silva named on the bench.
Latu Fainu will wear the No.7 jersey in the absence of Aidan Sezer (suspended).
Isaiah Papali’i will play his first game since suffering an ankle injury in Round 12. He’s been named at lock for his 150th NRL appearance with Fonua Pole moving to the front row to replace David Klemmer (ankle).
The other change in the forwards sees Reuben Porter replacing John Bateman in the second row.
Starford To’a will play his first NRL game since Round 10 after returning from a hamstring injury through the NSW Cup. To’a replaces Adam Doueihi (load management) in the centres.
Alex Seyfarth has been added to the bench after being rested last weekend (HIA protocol).
Team List:
1. Jahream Bula - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
2. Luke Laulilii - sponsored by Gavmanak
3. Solomona Faataape - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of the Kirk Family
4. Starford To'a - sponsored by Ultra Building Works
5. Charlie Staines - sponsored by APN Compounding
6. Lachlan Galvin - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre
7. Latu Fainu - sponsored by Club Menangle
8. Stefano Utoikamanu - sponsored by ZWealth Group
9. Api Koroisau - sponsored by ZRealty Group
10. Fonua Pole - sponsored by Tidda Workforce
11. Reuben Porter - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate
12. Samuela Fainu - sponsored by The Meat Man
13. Isaiah Papali'i - sponsored by LC Wealth
Interchange:
14. Tallyn Da Silva - sponsored by Ellis Consolidated
15. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by MARS Forklifts
16. Sione Fainu - sponsored by Gavmanak
17. Alex Twal - sponsorship available
Reserves:
18. Heath Mason - sponsored by All Occasion Cruises
19. Justin Matamua - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower
20. Kit Laulilii - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower
21. Solomon Alaimalo - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower
22. Tony Sukkar - sponsored by Wests Tigers Empower
Coach: Benji Marshall - sponsored by Pepper Money.