Benji Marshall and his Wests Tigers squad will face a formidable challenge as they take on the Brisbane Broncos at Campbelltown Stadium. The Broncos will benefit from the return of Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas, Brendan Piakura, and Deine Mariner, who were sidelined due to injuries. However, the absence of star players Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo will necessitate some adjustments in the Broncos’ lineup.
A victory for the Broncos would keep them in contention with the early frontrunners this season. Yet, the Tigers, under Marshall’s leadership, demonstrated their resilience in a commendable 22-6 loss to the Panthers last Saturday.
Adding to the mix, the Tigers will introduce Solomon Alaimalo, a former Super Rugby star, for his NRL debut on the wing, following an injury to Junior Tupou.
In terms of team composition:
Tigers:
1. Jahream Bula
2. Charlie Staines
3. Brent Naden
4. Justin Olam
5. Solomon Alaimalo
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. Samuela Fainu
13. John Bateman
14. Latu Fainu
15. Alex Twal
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Fonua Pole
18. Justin Matamua
21. Jake Simpkin
Broncos:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Jesse Arthars
5. Deine Mariner
6. Jock Madden
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Xavier Willison
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Fletcher Baker
19. Jayden Hunt
20. Martin Taupau
