Round 4 concludes at Leichhardt Oval with a fascinating match-up between Wests Tigers and the undefeated Sydney Roosters.
The Tigers were beaten 40-12 by Brisbane at the weekend, while the Roosters preserved their perfect record with a hard-fought 22-18 win over Canberra.
Although the Tigers fell short against the reigning premiers, they have shown throughout the opening rounds that they’re very capable. Their willingness to play with energy and ambition makes them one of the competition's most improved sides.
The Roosters continue to find different ways to win. Faced with a determined Raiders outfit in Round 3, they absorbed early pressure before producing the moments that mattered most. That ability to execute under pressure is one of their greatest strengths.
Containing the Roosters' attacking weapons will be the Tigers' biggest challenge. Sydney's ability to create opportunities across the field means Wests must maintain concentration defensively for the full 70 minutes.
Match: Wests Tigers v Roosters
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
8th Position
away Team
Roosters
2nd Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Team News
Wests Tigers: The Tigers are a settled squad as they look to rebound from last week's loss to the Broncos. The same 17 as last week is set to roll out at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday night, with Sarah Togatuki and Holli Wheeler to play their 50th NRLW games. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update.
Roosters: International forward Amber Hall is on track for her first game of the season after overcoming a calf injury that has kept her sidelined and will come off the bench alongside Aliyah Nasio, who returns from a suspension incurred in last year's grand final. The duo's return offsets the loss of Macie Carlile to a knee injury. Jess Sergis will play her 50th NRLW game. The Roosters also remain 1-17 after Saturday's team update.
Match: Wests Tigers v Roosters
Round 4 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Caitlin TurnbullFullback for Roosters is number 2 Brydie Parker
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Emily BassWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme Fressard
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Namoe GesaCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shenai LendillCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily RoganWinger for Roosters is number 18 Mia Wood
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Faythe ManeraFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn Kelleher
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Roosters is number 1 Corban Baxter
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Nizza
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Shaniece MonschauProp for Roosters is number 10 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia Kernick
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Christian PioInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Shawden Burton
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Harmony CrichtonInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah Nasio
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Rima Butler
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Portia BourkeInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber Hall
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeReplacement for Roosters is number 21 Nikiah Campbell
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have been outscored 102-18 in three losses to the Roosters
- Roosters winger Jayme Fressard has scored seven tries in her last six games
- Tigers pair Sarah Togatuki and Holli Wheeler will achieve their 50-game milestones
- Roosters centre Jess Sergis will play her 50th NRLW game
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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