Tom Ale lines up again for NSW Cup clash against Penrith

Author: Richard Becht & photosport.nz
Timestamp: Sat 5 Aug 2023, 07:41 AM

Tom Ale boosts the One New Zealand Warriors’ front row resources for the second game running when the Slade Griffin-coached side faces Penrith in today’s 23rd-round New South Wales Cup at St Marys League Stadium in Sydney (12.00pm noon kick-off local time; 2.00pm NZT).

After appearing in each of the NRL side’s first 18 matches of the season, Ale was freed up to play for the New South Wales Cup side so he could gain substantial playing time in the round 21 encounter with the Raiders at Go Media Stadium.

He was impressive in his 57 minutes on the field, making 164 metres from 15 runs plus 29 tackles as the Warriors made a stirring comeback from 0-18 down early in the contest to snatch a 21-20 win in the last seconds.

First-grade winger Edward Kosi is also in the side in his return from a knee injury he picked up in the opening minutes of the 21-18 win against South Sydney on June 30.

Striving to protect second spot on the ladder, the Warriors have an opportunity to avenge their 14-24 round 13 loss to the Panthers in Auckland.

With their two points from the bye last weekend, the One New Zealand Warriors found themselves in second spot after the Newtown Jets and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs both lost. All three teams are on 27 points with Warriors ahead on points for and against.

Penrith come into today's clash in strong shape after big wins over the Bulldogs (40-16) and the Jets (30-6) in their last two matches.

There will be a live stream of the match on www.nswrl.com.au today.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 5 Aug

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Panthers

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Isaiah Iongi

Fullback for Warriors is number 6 Ben Farr
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Tom Jenkins

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Setu Tu
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Matt Stimson

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Moala Graham-Taufa
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Jesse McLean

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Daeon Amituanai

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 21 Eiden Ackland
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jack Cogger

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Ronald Volkman

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Eddie Blacker

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Tom Ale
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Luke Sommerton

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Liam Henry

Prop for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-Smith
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Mavrik Geyer

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Selumiela Halasima
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kalani Going
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Preston Riki

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Demitric Sifakula

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau

Interchange for Warriors is number 8 Zyon Maiu'u
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Ativalu Lisati

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Michael Sio
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Chris Smith

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Isaiah Vagana
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 John Faiumu

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jacob Laban