Match Preview: NRL Round 4 vs Warriors
Wests Tigers will look to make it three wins on the trot this Sunday when they take on the Warriors at Campbelltown.
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
9th Position
away Team
Warriors
2nd Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Both sides come into this Round 4 clash having won two games and lost one, with Wests Tigers ahead on the competition ladder thanks to their superior points differential.
The home side has named the same lineup for a third straight week, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is a big out for the Warriors.
RTS suffered a high-grade hamstring strain against the Roosters last weekend, with Adam Pompey shifting to the wing and Rocco Berry coming into the side at centre.
The Kiwi outfit holds a very strong recent record against Wests Tigers in this matchup, having won the last seven matches between the two teams.
Wests Tigers’ last victory over the Warriors came by way of a 34-6 win in 2019.
2019 Match Highlights: Rd.2, Wests Tigers vs. NZ Warriors
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream BulaFullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Taine Tuaupiki
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'aCentre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack BirdCentre for Warriors is number 5 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 22 Solomona FaataapeWinger for Warriors is number 23 Edward Kosi
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan GalvinFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jarome LuaiHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Luke Metcalf
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell MayProp for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua PoleProp for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kurt Capewell
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da SilvaInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson Ford
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce HuntInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione FainuInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Latu FainuInterchange for Warriors is number 22 Bunty Afoa
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 21 Tony SukkarReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Te Maire Martin
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Fast Facts:
- Wests Tigers are aiming for three straight wins for the first time since 2018.
- The Warriors have won their last seven games against Wests Tigers.
- Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has scored six tries in his past four NRL games.
- The Warriors have won only one of their past six games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- Wests Tigers have the best defensive record in the NRL after three rounds.
Stats supplied by NRL historian/statistician David Middleton.
