The Tigers will be eager to build momentum after they dug deep to down the Eels and break a five-game losing streak.
The move of Jackson Hastings to halfback and Luke Brooks to No.6 proved a masterstroke by Michael Maguire and the confidence flowing through those two players is sure to rub off on their team-mates.
CommBank Stadium will feel very comfortable indeed for the Tigers after their Easter Monday heroics but they'll need to be at their best defensively to contain a Rabbitohs side brimming with attacking threats.
From Lachlan Ilias and Cody Walker in the halves to Damien Cook out of dummy half and Cam Murray's elite ball-playing, the Bunnies can hurt an opponent any number of ways as they showed on Good Friday.
Match: Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs
Round 7 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
13th Position
away Team
Rabbitohs
8th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
The Rundown
Team news
Tigers: Michael Maguire has named the same 17 that dug deep to grab the club's first win of the season on Monday. Jake Simpkin suffered an ankle injury but is expected to be right to play. Jacob Liddle is listed among the reserves and could come in if required while Jock Madden is another dummy-half option.
Rabbitohs: Davvy Moale has been recalled on the bench with Isaiah Tass going back to the reserves after debuting last week. Hame Sele has been named to start at prop with Tom Burgess on the bench.
Match: Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs
Round 7 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Blake Taaffe
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'aCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Luke GarnerCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Josh Mansour
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jackson HastingsHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James TamouProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jacob LiddleHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Zane MusgroveProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 18 Alex Seyfarth2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe OfahengaueLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jock MaddenInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Thomas Burgess
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex TwalInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Oliver GildartInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Knight
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 21 Tyrone PeacheyReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Isaiah Tass
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Key Match-up
Luke Brooks v Cody Walker: Rejuvenated by his move to five-eighth, Brooks looked a new man against the Eels, racking up two try assists, two line break assists and making 30 tackles. With more room to move, Brooks was dangerous every time he touched the ball, much like the man he confronts this week in the Rabbitohs No.6 jersey. Walker has also had his share of critics to start the season but against the Bulldogs he ran the ball 11 times, laid on a try and had a couple of tackle busts and the red and green machine clicked into gear with six tries, the most they have scored in any game this season.
Match Day Travel Information
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and consider all the available travel options.
All attendees are able to take advantage of the free travel on public transport as part of the NSW Government’s initiative over the Easter holiday period.
When catching public transport, plan ahead, allow extra time and sit or stand on the green dots. You can also check real-time capacity indicators when planning your trip or boarding services.
Trains and buses run regularly to Parramatta Station which is a 15 minute walk from the stadium. Some buses also make stops outside the stadium on O’Connell St. Remember it’s mandatory to wear a face mask when travelling on public transport.
If you’re driving, travel with your group and use the available parking nearby at the Justice Precinct car park off Hunter St, Eat Street car park off George St and Parramatta Station car park off Wentworth St. Make a day of it and arrive early, there’s plenty of nearby restaurants and cafes on Church Street along the newly revitalised Eat Street
