Wests Tigers v Broncos: Alaimolo makes debut; Big three back in
Wests Tigers will be desperate to break their three-game losing streak when they host a Broncos side that will be full of confidence after a sizzling win over the Raiders.
With Reece Walsh in superb form and Jock Madden doing a fine job filling at halfback, the Broncos proved too clinical for Canberra to make it two wins on the bounce.
But after enjoying back-to-back games at home, Kevin Walters' men head to Campbelltown chasing their first victory on the road after going down in Las Vegas, Penrith and Melbourne.
Meanwhile, after coming up with 15 errors in their 22-6 loss to the Panthers on Saturday, Benji Marshall's side will be searching for the composure and consistency that still separates his men from the heavyweights.
Having failed to come up with a victory in their last nine games played at Campbelltown Stadium, the Tigers will be desperate to hand a much-needed victory to their home fans.
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Wests Tigers: Rugby union convert Solomon Alaimolo will make his NRL debut as an injury replacement for Junior Tupou on the wing. There’s a change in the forwards too with Fonua Pole dropping back to the bench and John Bateman switching from second row to lock. Sam Fainu comes in to start on the edge this week. Justin Matamua is 18th man.
Broncos: Three big ins for coach Kevin Walters, with star prop Payne Haas back from five weeks out with a knee injury, skipper Adam Reynolds returning from a hamstring issue and back-rower Brendan Piakura (ankle) back on deck. But there’s two major outs as well with five-eighth Ezra Mam (finger) and strike centre Selwyn Cobbo (shoulder) set to miss. Jock Madden moves from halfback to the No.6 jersey to cover for Mam, while the return of Deine Mariner from a back injury fills the void in the backline, with Jesse Arthars switching from wing to centre. Jaiyden Hunt is 18th man.
Match: Wests Tigers v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream BulaFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie StainesWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent NadenCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Broncos is number 4 Jesse Arthars
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Solomon AlaimaloWinger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan GalvinFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Jock Madden
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan SezerHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David KlemmerProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 John BatemanLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu FainuInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex TwalInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex SeyfarthInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Fonua PoleInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Fletcher Baker
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin MatamuaReplacement for Broncos is number 19 Jaiyden Hunt
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have won four of their past five games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have won their past seven games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- Wests Tigers have lost their past nine games at Campbelltown.
- Broncos second-rower Jordan Riki has scored four tries in his past three game against the Tigers.
- Tigers centre Justin Olam has won eight from eight against the Broncos.
Match: Wests Tigers v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
15th Position
away Team
Broncos
4th Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
