More rugby sevens converts are set to make their NRLW debuts this weekend, with New Zealand gold medal winner Tenika Willison in for Newcastle and Australia representative Sharni Smale named for the Sharks.
All the late mail, team changes and news for Round 4 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Women's Premiership.
NRLW Late Mail: Round 4
Broncos v Raiders, Saturday 11am at Totally Workwear Stadium
Broncos: After a record-breaking performance last week, coach Scott Prince has named an unchanged side. Stacey Waaka enjoyed a fruitful debut on the wing and will line up there again, with four-try star Mele Hufanga pairing with Shenae Ciesiolka - who made a successful injury return last week - in the centres.
Raiders: Canberra are unchanged following last week's loss to the Sharks. They had a strong opening to lead 8-0 at half-time, but fell away in the second half to lose 24-12. Co-captain and lock Simaima Taufa is free to play after receiving a warning for a Dangerous Contact charge last game. Forward Amelia Pasikala has been named to make her injury return off the bench for Mounties this week, with coach Darrin Borthwick happy to see their off-season signing back in action after breaking her leg playing for the Kiwi Ferns in a Test against Tonga. "To see her run out this week and at least get some footy under her belt will be good, we'll see where it goes from there," Borthwick said. "Just happy that's she's getting back on the field from a serious injury and hopefully she plays well this weekend."
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley MaddickFullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia RobinsonWinger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae CiesiolkaCentre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Stacey WaakaWinger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keilee JosephProp for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea LenarduzziProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Jasmine FogaviniLock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny BrillInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito LafaeleInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Lavinia GouldInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Lauren DamInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Sereana Naitokatoka
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Skyla AdamsReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Relna Wuruki-Hosea
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Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Bree SpreadboroughReserve for Raiders is number 19 Jaida Faleono
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Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Hannah LarssonReserve for Raiders is number 20 Felice Quinlan
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Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Ashleigh WernerReserve for Raiders is number 21 Georgia Willey
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Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Alanna Dummett
Broncos Ins
- Ashleigh Werner
- Bree Spreadborough
- Hannah Larsson
Raiders Ins
- Alanna Dummett
- Felice Quinlan
- Georgia Willey
- Jaida Faleono
Broncos Outs
Raiders Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Cowboys v Titans, Saturday 12.45pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys: A shake-up on the bench for the Queensland derby. Tallisha Harden is named to start, with Lily Peacock on the interchange, but the pair have been swapping on game day. Alisha Foord is out with a broken thumb, with former Titan Jetaya Faifua to make her first appearance this year and Harata Butler in for her second Cowboys game. Lillian Yarrow, who made her debut last week, is in 18.
Titans: With centre Niall Williams-Guthrie out with a hamstring injury, Lailani Montgommery gets her NRLW debut alongside prop Matekino Gray who is on the bench. Rilee Jorgensen returns in the second row, with Ngatokotoru Arakua to the extended reserves and Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell to 18th player.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Krystal BlackwellFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Francesca GoldthorpWinger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya WhitfeldCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine PetersCentre for Titans is number 4 Lailani Montgomery
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Libby SurhaWinger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah TillettFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra DibbHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha HardenProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma ManzelmannHooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Essay BanuProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 China Polata2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Rilee Jorgensen
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree ChesterLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya FaifuaInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lily-Rose Kolc
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily PeacockInterchange for Titans is number 15 Laikha Clarke
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Sareka MookaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Matekino Gray
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 23 Harata ButlerInterchange for Titans is number 17 Dannii Perese
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Lillian YarrowReplacement for Titans is number 18 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Shaniah PowerReserve for Titans is number 19 Ngatokotoru Arakua
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Ebony Raftstrand-SmithReserve for Titans is number 20 Georgia Sim
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Shellie LongReserve for Titans is number 21 Sarina Masaga
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 24 Vitalina NaikoreReserve for Titans is number 22 Malaela Sua
Cowboys Ins
- Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
- Harata Butler
- Jetaya Faifua
- Shaniah Power
- Vitalina Naikore
Titans Ins
- Georgia Sim
- Malaela Sua
- Matekino Gray
- Rilee Jorgensen
- Sarina Masaga
Cowboys Outs
- Alisha Foord
Titans Ins
- Niall Williams-Guthrie
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
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Dragons v Roosters, Sunday 12noon at WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Dragons: After making her return to the side via the bench in last week's upset over the Knights, Tyla King is straight into the starting lineup to pair with Raecene McGregor in the halves, moving Zali Hopkins to the bench. Ella Koster has been named for her first game this year, returning from a shoulder injury. Jamilee Bright is out of the 17 and into the reserves after a head knock last week.
Roosters: The Roosters have shuffled their starting forwards for the match, with Mya Hill-Moana set to start at prop and Otesa Pule into the second row. Amber Hall and Pani Hopoate move to the bench. Tavarna Papalii, who missed the early stages of the season as she made her return from injury, is in 18.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha Bremner
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maatuleio Fotu-MoalaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme Fressard
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Roosters is number 4 Jasmin Strange
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Kimberley HuntWinger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Tyla KingFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Isabelle Kelly
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Kasey RehHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Madison MulhallProp for Roosters is number 10 Mya Hill-Moana
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis TauaneaiLock for Roosters is number 13 Jocelyn Kelleher
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Zali HopkinsInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Aliyah Nasio
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ella KosterInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Pani Hopoate
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte WilsonInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Samantha Economos
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockInterchange for Roosters is number 21 Amber Hall
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Sophie ClancyReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Tavarna Papalii
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Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Alice GregoryReserve for Roosters is number 19 Tiana Davison
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Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Tayla CurtisReserve for Roosters is number 20 Taina Naividi
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Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jordyn PrestonReserve for Roosters is number 22 Eliza Lopamaua
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Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Jamilee Bright
Dragons Ins
- Alice Gregory
- Ella Koster
- Jordyn Preston
- Tayla Curtis
Roosters Ins
- Eliza Lopamaua
- Taina Naividi
- Tavarna Papalii
Dragons Outs
Roosters Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
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Sharks v Knights, Sunday 1.45pm at PointsBet Stadium
Sharks: A surprise inclusion is rugby sevens player Sharni Smale (née Williams) for her debut. Smale recently played for Australia in Paris before announcing her retirement from the format. Vanessa Foliaki will start in the second row in place of Rhiannon Byers who is out with a head knock. Emma Tonegato, who has been sidelined by a calf issue, is again named in the extended squad.
Knights: New Zealand rugby sevens star Tenika Willison has been named for her debut, coming onto the wing for Sheridan Gallagher. Forward Simone Karpani has been named for the first time this season, with Jacinta Carter moving to 18th player. Last week, Caitlan Johnston-Green was ruled out before the game against the Dragons after suffering a knee injury in the leadup to the match.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Cassie StaplesFullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Nakia Davis-WelshWinger for Knights is number 2 Tenika Willison
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana PenitaniCentre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa BiddleCentre for Knights is number 4 Abigail Roache
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann White
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia HannawayFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Holli WheelerProp for Knights is number 10 Kayla Romaniuk
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Vanessa Foliaki2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke AndersonLock for Knights is number 13 Hannah Southwell
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Sharni SmaleInterchange for Knights is number 14 Nita Maynard
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Chloe SaundersInterchange for Knights is number 15 Simone Karpani
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita TakapautoloInterchange for Knights is number 16 Rima Butler
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tegan DymockInterchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Kukutai
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Leki LeiluaReplacement for Knights is number 18 Jacinta Carter
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Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Pia TapsellReserve for Knights is number 19 Jules Kirkpatrick
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Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Emma TonegatoReserve for Knights is number 20 Viena Tinao
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Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Jaydika TafuaReserve for Knights is number 21 Evie Jones
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Reserve for Knights is number 22 Isabella Waterman
Sharks Ins
- Emma Tonegato
- Jaydika Tafua
- Pia Tapsell
- Sharni Smale
Knights Ins
- Evie Jones
- Isabella Waterman
- Jules Kirkpatrick
- Simone Karpani
- Tenika Willison
Sharks Outs
- Rhiannon Byers
Knights Ins
- Sheridan Gallagher
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Wests Tigers v Eels, Sunday 6.10pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Wests Tigers: Injuries to co-captain Kezie Apps and winger Harmony Crichton have forced Brett Kimmorley into making the first changes this season. Rebecca Pollard comes onto the wing for Crichton, with Brooke Talataina coming from the bench into the second row. Jessica Kennedy was 18th player last round and has been promoted to the bench, with Tiana-Lee Thorne the new replacement player.
Eels: An unchanged 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, is in the extended reserves.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca PollardWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Leianne TufugaCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Rikeya HorneCentre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tess StainesWinger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-RasabaleFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana LutuHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka Todhunter
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Brooke Talataina2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaianne McGlone2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada GeorgeLock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie CurtainInterchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie Beckett
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Natasha PenitaniInterchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla Amiatu
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Jessica KennedyInterchange for Eels is number 17 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tiana-Lee ThorneReplacement for Eels is number 18 Tafao Asaua
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Imogen GobranReserve for Eels is number 19 Breanna Eales
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Claudia NielsenReserve for Eels is number 20 Chelsea Makira
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Ebony PriorReserve for Eels is number 21 Kate Fallon
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
Wests Tigers Ins
- Claudia Nielsen
- Ebony Prior
- Imogen Gobran
- Rebecca Pollard
- Tiana-Lee Thorne
Eels Ins
- Breanna Eales
- Chelsea Makira
- Kate Fallon
- Pihuka Berryman-Duff
Wests Tigers Outs
- Harmony Crichton
- Kezie Apps
Eels Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Dave Munro
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