Wests Tigers v Cowboys: Doueihi rested and ready; Taumalolo blow
The Tigers find themselves in a struggle to avoid a third wooden spoon on the trot and life doesn't get any easier this Thursday when the potent Cowboys outfit arrives at Leichhardt Oval.
Todd Payten's men climbed from eighth to sixth on the back of their win over the Sharks, making it four victories from their past five outings in the process.
A cheekbone injury to Jason Taumalolo and head knock to Reuben Cotter took some of the gloss off the win but the likely return of Heilum Luki from a hamstring injury will help soften the blow.
The Tigers meanwhile continue to blood young talent as they look to finish the season on a positive note and take some momentum into the 2025 season when the arrival of Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva from Penrith brings renewed hope.
The past three clashes between these sides have produced a total of 228 points so there's every chance the attendant in the famous old Leichhardt Oval scoreboard could be in for a busy night.
Match: Wests Tigers v Cowboys
Round 22 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
away Team
Cowboys
6th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have won three of their past four games at Leichhardt Oval.
- The Cowboys have won only one of their past 10 games at Leichhardt.
- Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has scored four tries in his past four games at Leichhardt.
- Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt has scored seven tries in his past five games.
- Wests Tigers have lost their last seven Thursday night games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
