PlayUp Match Preview: NRLW Round 6 vs Knights
This weekend's Round 6 clash against the Knights marks the Tigers' second visit to McDonald Jones Stadium in as many weeks, having played there in Magic Round just seven days earlier.
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
3rd Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
11th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Despite a tough match in their last outing, including torrential rain and a lightning delay, the group comes into Round 6 with renewed energy and a strong desire to bounce back against the Knights.
Head Coach Brett Kimmorley has named a settled squad for the Tigers’ return to Newcastle, with 18-year-old forward Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua retaining her place in the side after a promising debut against the Roosters.
The Tigers will be looking to build on the encouraging patches of play shown throughout the opening rounds, this time aiming to put together a complete 70-minute performance.
The Knights welcome back hooker Evah McEwen from suspension in their only change to the side that defeated the Cowboys in Townsville. Jules Kirkpatrick shifts to the bench, while Joeli Morris is listed among the reserves.
Led by captain Yasmin Clydsdale and star halfback Jesse Southwell, the defending premiers have won four from five matches to start the season.
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jetaya Faifua
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca Pollard
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Lily Rogan
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Tenika WillisonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Emily Bass
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Tess StainesWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Caitlin Turnbull
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Evie McGrath
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Faythe Manera
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla PredebonProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Tiana DavisonProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Amelia Huakau
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Evah McEwen2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Kayla RomaniukLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jules KirkpatrickInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Chelsea Savill
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Simone KarpaniInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara Reinke
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Sienna YeoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jade Fonua
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Grace KukutaiInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 19 Joeli MorrisReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Portia Bourke
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Kimmorley has emphasised the need to eliminate fundamental errors and maintain focus over the full 70 minutes.
BRETT KIMMORLEY - ROUND 6 PRESSER
Interchange hooker, Chelsea Savill spoke this week about the group’s determination to “win for each other” and their strong connection off the field.
CHELSEA SAVILL - ROUND 6 PRESSER
Fast Facts:
- The Knights have won both games against the Tigers by at least 20 points.
- Tigers winger Caitlin Turnbull has scored six tries in five NRLW games.
- Knights winger Sheridan Gallagher has scored three tries in two games against the Tigers.
Stats supplied by NRL historian/statistician David Middleton.
