An intriguing contest to finish the round with the Wests Tigers and the One New Zealand Warriors both boasting back-to-back victories after disappointing defeats to start the season.
With their first-choice spine of Jahream Bula, Lachie Galvin, Jarome Luai and Api Koroisau on the paddock the Tigers have piled on 62 points in wins over the Eels and Dolphins, giving their long-suffering fans cause for optimism.
The Warriors have bounced back from a defeat in Las Vegas to roll heavyweights Manly and the Roosters in front of the Go Media Stadium faithful and now look to take that form on the road.
In recent times it has been the Warriors well and truly holding the advantage with seven wins in a row against Wests Tigers dating back to 2020.
If Andrew Webster's men are to continue that streak they have to do so without winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and recalled centre Rocco Berry, both out with hamstring injuries.
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
9th Position
away Team
Warriors
6th Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Team news
Wests Tigers: Blockbusting winger Jeral Skelton has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury against the Dolphins. Solomona Faataape is the player called in to replace Skelton. Back rower Samuela Fainu came off early at Kayo Stadium but he is good to go.
One New Zealand Warriors: Bunty Afoa is set to join the bench after Dylan Walker was granted an immediate release on compassionate grounds on Wednesday. Adam Pompey reverts to the centres after initially being chosen to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on the wing, with Ed Kosi coming into the side. Rocco Berry (hamstring), who had been named in the centres for his first game of the season after overcoming a shoulder injury, is the player to make way for Kosi.
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:
Stat attack
- 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 David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
