A Western Sydney derby match awaits at Campbelltown Stadium this Sunday night as Wests Tigers host the Eels to close Round 4.
Wests Tigers are still searching for their breakthrough win this season, but it hasn't been through a lack of trying. Last week, they went down 20-4 against the Roosters in tough circumstances with co-captain Kezie Apps and winger on the rise Harmony Crichton unable to finish the match due to knee injuries.
This week, they face an Eels side high on confidence after they posted a big 20-6 win over the Cowboys, with Rosemarie Beckett coming into her own with two tries playing hooker.
Parramatta have also had to contend with injuries this season, but have found young players willing to step up and make the most of their chances.
However, the experience of their leaders like Elsie Albert who led the way with 215 run metres in the middle of the park and 20 tackles last week and the guile of fullback Abbi Church have been crucial in their turnaround of form this season.
Match: Wests Tigers v Eels
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
10th Position
away Team
Eels
3rd Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Wests Tigers: Injuries to co-captain Kezie Apps and winger Harmony Crichton have forced Brett Kimmorley into making changes to his team for the first time this season. Rebecca Pollard is on the wing for Crichton, with Brooke Talataina moving from the bench to the second row. Jessica Kennedy was 18th player last round and has been promoted to the bench. There are no changes to the team which was announced in the 24-hour update. Tiana-Lee Thorne is the 18th player.
Eels: An unchanged starting line up for the Eels following their strong win against the Cowboys last week. Rosemarie Beckett - who scored two tries last week - will again come off the bench as an interchange hooker, having spent the earlier stages of her career as a halfback. Breanna Eales, who was signed as an injury replacement player last week, and prop Tafao Asauais were added to the bench on Saturday. There are no changes to the team which was announced in the 24-hour update.
Match: Wests Tigers v Eels
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca PollardWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Leianne TufugaCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Rikeya HorneCentre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tess StainesWinger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-RasabaleFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana LutuHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka Todhunter
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Brooke Talataina2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaianne McGlone2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada GeorgeLock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie CurtainInterchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie Beckett
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Natasha PenitaniInterchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Eels is number 18 Tafao Asaua
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Jessica KennedyInterchange for Eels is number 19 Breanna Eales
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tiana-Lee ThorneReplacement for Eels is number 22 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Dave Munro
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have lost 10 consecutive games.
- The Eels are aiming for three wins in a season for the first time.
- Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki has scored three tries in four games against the Eels.
- Eels winger Monique Donovan has scored five tries in her past eight games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services,
