NRLW 2024, Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels, Round 4 preview, official team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 18 Aug 2024, 05:20 PM

A Western Sydney derby match awaits at Campbelltown Stadium this Sunday night as Wests Tigers host the Eels to close Round 4.

Wests Tigers are still searching for their breakthrough win this season, but it hasn't been through a lack of trying. Last week, they went down 20-4 against the Roosters in tough circumstances with co-captain Kezie Apps and winger on the rise Harmony Crichton unable to finish the match due to knee injuries.

This week, they face an Eels side high on confidence after they posted a big 20-6 win over the Cowboys, with Rosemarie Beckett coming into her own with two tries playing hooker.

Parramatta have also had to contend with injuries this season, but have found young players willing to step up and make the most of their chances.

However, the experience of their leaders like Elsie Albert who led the way with 215 run metres in the middle of the park and 20 tackles last week and the guile of fullback Abbi Church have been crucial in their turnaround of form this season.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 18 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Eels

Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney

Highlights Latest

Team News

Wests Tigers: Injuries to co-captain Kezie Apps and winger Harmony Crichton have forced Brett Kimmorley into making changes to his team for the first time this season. Rebecca Pollard is on the wing for Crichton, with Brooke Talataina moving from the bench to the second row. Jessica Kennedy was 18th player last round and has been promoted to the bench. There are no changes to the team which was announced in the 24-hour update. Tiana-Lee Thorne is the 18th player.

Eels: An unchanged starting line up for the Eels following their strong win against the Cowboys last week. Rosemarie Beckett - who scored two tries last week - will again come off the bench as an interchange hooker, having spent the earlier stages of her career as a halfback. Breanna Eales, who was signed as an injury replacement player last week, and prop Tafao Asauais were added to the bench on Saturday. There are no changes to the team which was announced in the 24-hour update.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 18 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca Pollard

Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Leianne Tufuga

Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Rikeya Horne

Centre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tess Staines

Winger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana Lutu

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki

Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka Todhunter
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio

Prop for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Brooke Talataina

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaianne McGlone

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada George

Lock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie Curtain

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie Beckett
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Natasha Penitani

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tara Reinke

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Tafao Asaua
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Jessica Kennedy

Interchange for Eels is number 19 Breanna Eales

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tiana-Lee Thorne

Replacement for Eels is number 22 Pihuka Berryman-Duff

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Dave Munro

Last updated: 8/18/2024 12:12:03 PM

Stat Attack

Wests Tigers have lost 10 consecutive games.
The Eels are aiming for three wins in a season for the first time.
Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki has scored three tries in four games against the Eels.
Eels winger Monique Donovan has scored five tries in her past eight games.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.