This is an exciting clash. Fourth-placed Warriors face a Tigers side sitting fifth, with both teams coming off impressive Round 6 wins.
The Tigers edged the Dragons 16-12 in a tense encounter at Kogarah, continuing their remarkable turnaround after last season's struggles. Raecene McGregor again played a pivotal role in steering the side around the park.
The Warriors also enter with confidence after beating Newcastle 22-14 at home. Their pace and attacking flair were once again on show as they secured a fourth win of the season.
Both sides have developed reputations for entertaining football and neither will be content to simply grind their way through the contest. Expect plenty of attacking opportunities on both edges.
A win could place either side firmly in the conversation for a top-four finish, adding further significance to what already shapes as a high-quality encounter.
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 7 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
4th Position
away Team
Warriors
6th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Wests Tigers: No further changes on game day after Salma Nour and Harmony Crichton were omitted from the squad on Saturday prompting a reshuffle. Winger Kayla Henderson and hooker Leah Ollerton will make their NRLW debuts. Captain Kezie Apps is also out due to a leg injury in a big blow for the Tigers, who will also be without winger Emily Bass (calf). Portia Bourke will replace Apps in the back row. Holli Wheeler is straight back in as lock in her return from suspension, with Shaniece Monschau shifting to prop.
Warriors: No late changes for the Warriors. Second-rower Matekino Gray was pushing to feature in her first game of the season after recovering from a foot injury but dropped out of the squad on Saturday along with Natalia Hickling and Lavinia Tauhalaliku. Samoa captain Annetta-Claudia Nuuausala is back on deck and set to start at prop after missing the past two games.
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 7 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Caitlin TurnbullFullback for Warriors is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily RoganWinger for Warriors is number 2 Payton Takimoana
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Namoe GesaCentre for Warriors is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 11 Portia BourkeCentre for Warriors is number 4 Stacey Waaka
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 22 Kayla HendersonWinger for Warriors is number 5 Tysha Ikenasio
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Losana LutuFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Emmanita Paki
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Gayle Broughton
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Warriors is number 8 Annetta Nuuausala
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 18 Leah OllertonHooker for Warriors is number 9 Patricia Maliepo
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 16 Christian PioProp for Warriors is number 10 Maarire Puketapu
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 10 Shaniece Monschau2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Shakira Baker
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Warriors is number 13 Kaiyah Atai
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shenai LendillInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Jasmin Huriwai
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Faythe ManeraInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata Butler
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Metanoia Fetalaiga
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Mya Hill-Moana
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 21 Lucyannah Luamanu-LeiatauaReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Ivana Lauitiiti
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Tigers have already won more games this season than the past two years combined.
- Warriors wingers have scored 14 tries after six rounds – the most by any club.
- Warriors centre Stacey Waaka has scored 10 tries in her last 10 games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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