Wests Tigers Holden Cup Head Coach Chris Hutchison has finalised his team to take on the Cronulla Sharks today for their Round 9 clash at Leichhardt Oval.
Kickoff for the match is at 5:15pm AEST as part of a three-game program at Leichhardt Oval.
After an impressive Holden Cup debut last week, promising junior James Tautaiolefua has again been named at fullback for today's clash, with Jamin Williams back to the bench.
TJ Carter also makes his first start in the front row for the injured Thomas Mikaele, while Jarrod Tompkins comes on to the interchange bench in jersey 18, replacing Jake Scott.
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WESTS TIGERS
24. James Tautaiolefua
2. Peter Pakoti
3. Liam Pakau
4. Toa Mata'afa
5. Connelly Lemuelu
6. Josh Bermingham
7. Hosea Leuea
8. Siaosi Nasilai
9. Daniel Peck (capt.)
22. TJ Carter
11. Jakob Giles
12. Trent Pye
13. Rhys Sciglitano
Interchange:
1. Jamin Williams
15. Royce Tout
16. Lenny Sauni
18. Jarrod Tompkins
Coach: Chris Hutchison
CRONULLA SHARKS
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Isaac Lemelue
4. Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga
5. Johnathan Tufuga
6. Jack Williams (capt.)
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Ryan King
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Brock Ilett
11. Briton Nikore
12. Tony Matautia
13. Billy Magoulias
Interchange:
14. Eddie Faalua
15. Kalani Pewhairangi-Charlie
16. Zachary Faulkner
17. Joshua Carr
Coach: John Morris
