Wests Tigers v Broncos: Two debuts for Tigers; Clark returns
Wests Tigers came close to an upset in a committed showing last round, but are still in search of their first win - but will find the going tough against the Broncos side who have hit their straps.
The home side went down to the Eels by two points last week in a game where they had their chances to win, but just could not ice their opportunities with the ball.
The Broncos however have turned around their disappointing start to the season in style, scoring plenty of exciting tries in the past two weeks to secure important wins.
As well as the boost provided by the return from injury of Gayle Broughton and Shenae Ciesiolka, players like Julia Robinson and Mele Hufanga have also clicked into gear, with the pair amongst the top try scorers of the season so far.
Match: Wests Tigers v Broncos
Round 5 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
10th Position
away Team
Broncos
4th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team news
Wests Tigers: New face Montana Clifford comes straight into the starting side in the second row. The Panthers junior has signed as a replacement player following the season-ending injuries to Kezie Apps and Harmony Crichton. Further changes to the side see Tiana-Lee Thorne moving onto the wing for her debut and Ebony Prior onto the bench in her return from a calf injury. Shaianne McGlone moves to 18th player, with Jessica Kennedy and Tess Staines in the reserves.
Broncos: A shoulder injury to Jasmine Fogavini will see Keilee Joseph move back into the lock position, with Brianna Clark slotting back into the starting side as prop after serving two-match suspension for a shoulder charge. There are no other changes to the the side who defeated the Raiders in a close game last week and are looking for three wins in a row.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca PollardWinger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Rikeya HorneCentre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Leianne TufugaCentre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae Ciesiolka
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tiana-Lee ThorneWinger for Broncos is number 5 Stacey Waaka
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-RasabaleFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle Broughton
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana LutuHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Broncos is number 8 Brianna Clark
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Brooke Talataina2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada GeorgeLock for Broncos is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie CurtainInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito Lafaele
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Natasha PenitaniInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Lavinia Gould
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Ebony PriorInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Lauren Dam
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Shaianne McGloneReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Skyla Adams
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Imogen GobranReserve for Broncos is number 19 Bree Spreadborough
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Tess StainesReserve for Broncos is number 20 Hannah Larsson
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Jessica KennedyReserve for Broncos is number 21 Ashleigh Werner
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Emily Curtain
Wests Tigers Ins
- Ebony Prior
- Emily Curtain
- Imogen Gobran
- Montana Clifford
Broncos Ins
- Ashleigh Werner
- Bree Spreadborough
- Brianna Clark
- Hannah Larsson
Wests Tigers Outs
Broncos Ins
- Jasmine Fogavini
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers lost their only previous game at Leichhardt by 28-8 v Knights in 2023.
- The Broncos have won nine of 12 games played at Sydney venues.
- Wests Tigers have lost 11 consecutive games.
- Broncos winger Julia Robinson has scored nine tries in her past nine NRLW games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
