Western Suburbs Magpies will be playing for a place in the Harold Matthews grand final when they take on Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon.
Following their tense victory over Central Coast Roosters last weekend, the side progressed to the final four and are set for their biggest test of the season against the undefeated minor premiers, who have an average winning margin of over 20 points a match.
However, the Magpies — who have only lost two games all season — are up for the challenge and will be seeking revenge for their narrow 20-14 loss to the Sea Eagles in Round 4.
Solomone Saukuru has been the standout player for the Magpies throughout the 2021 season and will have a major impact on Saturday afternoon as he looks to lead his side to the decider.
Exciting youngster Tajh Colquhoun has been named at fullback and will join a spine that features halves Heath Mason and Luke Keppie, as well as hooker Tallyn Da Silva.
The match kicks-off at 12:45pm on Saturday at Leichhardt Oval.
WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES — HAROLD MATTHEWS
1. Tajh Colquhoun
2. Faaletino Tavana
3. Solomone Saukuru
4. William Craig
5. Ofele Lene
6. Heath Mason
7. Luke Keppie
8. Lachlan Bush
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Jordan Miller
11. Thomas Fisher
12. Thomas Fletcher
13. Kit Laulilii
Interchange:
14. Rielly Smith
16. Teancum Brown
17. Remi Mant
18. Kaisara Tuimauga
19. Bohan Spencer
20. Masei Tavui
21. Cooper Cross
22. Joshua Leiataua
