Wests Tigers v Warriors: Skelton on track; Berry back on deck
An intriguing contest to finish the round with Wests Tigers and the Warriors both boasting back-to-back victories after disappointing defeats to start the season.
With their first-choice spine of Jahream Bula, Lachie Galvin, Jarome Luai and Api Koroisau on the paddock the Tigers have piled on 62 points in wins over the Eels and Dolphins, giving their long-suffering fans cause for optimism.
The Warriors have bounced back from a defeat in Las Vegas to roll heavyweights Manly and the Roosters in front of the Go Media Stadium faithful and now look to take that form on the road.
In recent times it has been the Warriors well and truly holding the advantage with seven wins in a row against Wests Tigers dating back to 2020.
If Andrew Webster's men are to continue that streak they'll need to do it without winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring).
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
4th Position
away Team
Warriors
7th Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Wests Tigers: Blockbusting winger Jeral Skelton has been named to play despite leaving the field with a hamstring injury in Saturday's win over the Dolphins. Back-rower Samuela Fainu also came off early at Kayo Stadium but he is also good to go as Benji Marshall names an unchanged side.
Warriors: Just the one change to the side that beat the Roosters with Adam Pompey shifting to the wing to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) and Rocco Berry coming into the centres for his first game of the season having overcome a shoulder injury. Te Maire Martin is the 18th man.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream BulaFullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Taine Tuaupiki
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam DoueihiCentre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'aCentre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral SkeltonWinger for Warriors is number 5 Adam Pompey
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan GalvinFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jarome LuaiHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Luke Metcalf
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell MayProp for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua PoleProp for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kurt Capewell
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da SilvaInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce HuntInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson Ford
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack BirdInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione FainuInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Latu FainuReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Te Maire Martin
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Heath MasonReserve for Warriors is number 20 Jacob Laban
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Kit LauliliiReserve for Warriors is number 21 Samuel Healey
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Tony SukkarReserve for Warriors is number 22 Bunty Afoa
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Solomona FaataapeReserve for Warriors is number 23 Edward Kosi
Wests Tigers Ins
- Heath Mason
- Kit Laulilii
- Solomona Faataape
- Tony Sukkar
Warriors Ins
- Bunty Afoa
- Edward Kosi
- Rocco Berry
- Samuel Healey
- Te Maire Martin
Wests Tigers Outs
Warriors Ins
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers are aiming for three straight wins for the first time since 2018.
- The Warriors have won their last seven games against Wests Tigers.
- Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has scored six tries in his past four NRL games.
- The Warriors have won only one of their past six games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- Wests Tigers have the best defensive record in the NRL after three rounds.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
