Eels v Titans: Cherrington blow; Lofipo to return
Both the Eels and the Titans come into this match following disappointing losses, but both have plenty to play for with the last three rounds of the competition key to their finals chances.
Home side Parramatta will be looking to regroup after leaking 42 points in their loss to the Dragons, with the side unable to stem the flow of tries in a poor second half.
Inconsistency has been the only constant of the Titans so far this year, with big wins followed by costly losses.
The Gold Coast side looked like they were about to make a charge up the ladder after an imposing win over the Roosters, but last week fell to the top-of-the-table Sharks after matching them early to produce a tight opening passage of play.
In a big blow for Parramatta, forward Kennedy Cherrington has been ruled out for the season after suffering an LCL (knee) injury during the Round 6 match against the Dragons. She joins her sister Rueben on the injury list.
Match: Eels v Titans
Round 7 -
home Team
Eels
5th Position
away Team
Titans
7th Position
Venue: Eric Tweedale Stadium, Sydney
Team news
Eels: No changes an hour from kick-off, with Breanna Eales earlier selected as the player to take over from Kennedy Cherrington following confirmation of her season-ending injury. Mia Middleton is the replacement player, with Tafao Asaua omitted from the extended squad.
Titans: Sarina Masaga comes in to start at centre with Jaime Chapman ruled out due to a slight hamstring niggle, while Lailani Montogomery and Ngatokotoru Arakua are new faces on the bench. Sienna Lofipo returns from injury and will pair with Lauren Brown in the halves. Lily-Rose Kolc, who was originally named in the 17, remains in the reserves an hour from kick-off with Georgia Sim omitted.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi ChurchFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali FayWinger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory OwenCentre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Rosie KellyCentre for Titans is number 20 Sarina Masaga
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Monique DonovanWinger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-HikuFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Sienna Lofipo
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael PearsonHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka TodhunterHooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Madeline JonesProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Breanna EalesLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie BeckettInterchange for Titans is number 15 Laikha Clarke
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla AmiatuInterchange for Titans is number 17 Matekino Gray
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jade FonuaInterchange for Titans is number 18 Lailani Montgomery
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Lindsay TuiInterchange for Titans is number 21 Ngatokotoru Arakua
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Mia MiddletonReplacement for Titans is number 14 Lily-Rose Kolc
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have conceded 78 points in their past two games.
- The Titans have won three of their past four games played at Sydney venues.
- Eels winger Monique Donovan has scored seven tries in her last 11 NRLW games.
- Titans winger Emily Bass has scored five tries in six games this season.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
