The Knights returned to the winner's circle last week in their match against the Eels, with gun fullback Tamika Upton scoring a double and debutant Evie Jones crossing for a try in their 36-16 win.
Jones started the match in place of star halfback Jesse Southwell due to concussion, but she wasn't overawed and played her part in helping get the Knights back on track after coming into the game with back-to-back losses.
The Tigers remain on the hunt for their first win after being trampled by the Broncos in their second half of their game to lose 44-14, despite boasting a 14-6 lead at half-time.
Coach Brett Kimmorley said his side "just fell off the cliff" in the second half and misses 50 tackles, so there's no doubt defence will be a big focus for his side coming into the game against the defending premiers.
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Knights: Last week's debutant Evie Jones is listed as halfback for this week, but Jesse Southwell has been named in the reserves after sitting out last week due to concussion protocols. There has been only one main change made to the side that defeated the Eels, with Grace Kukutai named on the bench, pushing Viena Tinao to the reserves. Sheridan Gallagher is the new replacement player in place of Jules Kirkpatrick.
Wests Tigers: In the 18th player role last week, Shaianne McGlone comes into the centres for this match, with Rikeya Horne rested as per HIA protocols. McGlone has played four games already this season in the second row. Tess Staines is the new replacement player this round.
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Stat Attack
- The Knights have won nine of their past 10 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Wests Tigers have averaged only 10 points per game in 2024.
- Knights fullback Tamika Upton has scored four tries in her past four games.
- Tigers five-eighth Pauline Piliae-Rasabale has kicked at 80 per cent this season.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.