Wests Tigers Holden Cup Coach Chris Hutchison has finalised his team to take on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in their Round 8 clash this afternoon.
Kickoff for the match is at 1:45pm AEST from ANZ Stadium, Sydney.
Hutchison has confirmed a number of late changes for his side, with halfback Blake Higgins ruled out. He is replaced by Hosea Leuea, who partners Josh Bermingham in the halves.
Originally named to start on the wing, Connelly Lemuelu will also start at fullback for the first time this year, having progressed through the Keebra Park system as a fullback.
Western Suburbs junior James Tautaiolefua makes his debut on the wing.
See how both teams will line up for tonight's Holden Cup match today below!
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WESTS TIGERS
5. Connelly Lemuelu
2. Peter Pakoti
3. Liam Pakau
4. Toa Mata'afa
24. James Tautaiolefua
6. Josh Bermingham
23. Hosea Leuea
8. George Nasilai
9. Daniel Peck (capt.)
10. Thomas Mikaele
11. Jakob Giles
17. Corey Kurnoth
20. Rhys Sciglitano
Interchange:
1. Jamin Williams
15. Royce Tout
16. Lenny Sauni
18. Jarrod Tompkins
Coach: Chris Hutchison
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
1. Ben Cassell
2. Alvin Maungaati
3. Dalton Smith
4. Morgan Harper
5. Kiko Manu
6. Kieran Hayman
7. Michael Doolan
8. Lopeti Mafi
9. Joseph Tramontana (capt.)
10. Hayden Ashcroft
11. Jayden Okunbor
12. Jack Gibbons
13. James Clark
Interchange:
14. Peni Misinale
15. Kayne Kalache
16. Giordan Patea
17. Corey Matthews
Coach: Brad Henderson
