Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has named a 22-man squad for Saturday’s Round 20 match against the Rabbitohs at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford.
There are a handful of changes to the side following last weekend’s loss to the Sharks, and still some uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Api Koroisau.
The Wests Tigers captain has been included in the extended squad and will be monitored throughout the week after being forced from the field with a calf strain against the Sharks. Tallyn Da Silva has been named in the No.9 jersey.
The only other change to the starting side is the return of 18-year-old winger Luke Laulilii. He comes in for Alex Lobb (ankle) for what will be his third NRL appearance.
Alex Twal (HIA) has been named to make his return off the bench after missing the past five games, while Alex Seyfarth is rested after sustaining a head-knock last weekend.
Latu Fainu has also been named on the interchange bench for what will be his fifth NRL appearance. The 19-year-old half has played for Wests Magpies in the NSW Cup the past two weeks, after returning from a hamstring injury.
Also on the bench is teenage prop Jordan Miller who is in line to play just his second NRL game. The Liverpool Catholic Club junior is one of six players in the squad aged 19 years or younger.
Team List:
1. Jahream Bula – sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
2. Luke Laulilii – sponsored by Gavmanak
3. Adam Doueihi – sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of the Kirk Family
4. Solomona Faataape – sponsored by Ultra Building Works
5. Charlie Staines – sponsored by APN Compounding
6. Lachlan Galvin – sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre
7. Aidan Sezer – sponsored by Club Menangle
8. Stefano Utoikamanu – sponsored by ZWealth Group
9. Tallyn Da Silva – sponsored by ZRealty Group
10. David Klemmer – sponsored by Tidda Workforce
11. John Bateman (c) – sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate
12. Samuela Fainu – sponsored by The Meat Man
13. Fonua Pole – sponsored by LC Wealth
Interchange:
14. Latu Fainu – sponsored by Ellis Consolidated
15. Alex Twal – sponsored by MARS Forklifts
16. Sione Fainu – sponsored by Gavmanak
17. Jordan Miller – sponsorship available
Reserves:
18. Justin Matamua – sponsored by All Occasion Cruises
19. Heath Mason – sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
20. Reuben Porter – sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
21. Solomon Alaimalo – sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
22. Api Koroisau – sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
Coach: Benji Marshall – sponsored by Pepper Money.
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