Wests Tigers take on the Panthers at Carrington Park Bathurst in Round 7 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on Saturday.
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 7 -
home Team
Panthers
4th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
13th Position
Venue: Carrington Park, Bathurst
Around the same time last year at the very same venue Wests Tigers toppled the mountain men in one of the upsets of the season, ending a seven-game losing streak in the process.
We head to Bathurst on the back of a bruising defeat to the Dolphins and a disappointing loss to the Dragons, with a new-look team that is intent on getting it right.
The Panthers are also coming off a last start loss, beaten by the Sea Eagles at Brookvale in Round 5, and then having the bye last weekend.
In team news it looks a much more balanced side for Wests Tigers with the return of vice-captain John Bateman (HIA), and rookie five-eighth Lachlan Galvin (suspension).
It’s a timely return also for Bent Naden, who will make his first NRL appearance since round 18 last season, against his former club.
Samuela Fainu and younger brother Latu also return to the side after being rested against the Dragons.
For the Panthers, Nathan Cleary remains sidelined with a hamstring injury with Brad Schneider again wearing the No.7 jersey alongside Jarome Luai, who picked up a minor knee injury in round 5.
Former Wests Tigers forward Luke Garner has been pushed to the bench to make way for the return of Scott Sorensen from a knee injury.
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 7 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden
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Centre for Panthers is number 21 Paul AlamotiCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin Olam
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Brad SchneiderHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Daine LaurieInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam HenryInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke GarnerInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Samuela Fainu
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Matthew EisenhuthReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Fast Facts:
- The Panthers have won their past 10 daytime games.
- Wests Tigers have defeated the Panthers three times in their past seven clashes.
- The Panthers have won only two of their past five games in Bathurst.
- Wests Tigers have conceded only five second-half tries (ranked No.1 in the NRL).
- Panthers winger Sunia Turuva has scored six tries in his past four games.
Stats courtesy of NRL.com
