NRL 2024 St George Illawarra Dragons Wests Tigers Round 14 Preview Official Squad Lists Injuries Updates

Buoyed by an upset win over the Panthers, which puts them outside the eight on difference alone, the Dragons will be looking to outlast Wests Tigers, who are on an eight-game losing streak.

In the absence of inspirational captain Ben Hunt and Zac Lomax and Jaydn Su’A, the Dragons were on a 10-0 half-time run to pile up four second-half tries at BlueBet Stadium to claim their sixth win. of the season.

Meanwhile, the Tigers were using their bye weekend to try to refresh and refocus on the task of getting out of the cellar and avoiding a third wooden spoon.

The loss of rower Isaiah Papali’i for eight weeks with an ankle injury is a massive blow for Benji Marshall’s men, but they welcome back experienced centers Justin Olam and Brent Naden from suspension.

When the two teams met at Campbelltown Stadium in round six, the Dragons prevailed 24-12, so the Red V have good reason to be confident, having been sold out at home at WIN Stadium, with a place in eight.

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Team news

Dragons: Origin stars Ben Hunt, Jaydn Su’A and Zac Lomax all made the squad on Thursday after initially being named in the extended squad. Lomax will play fullback and Hunt, with Sione Finau, Jesse Marschke and Ryan Couchman making way. Jaydn Su’A was initially named on the bench but entered the starting lineup on Friday night, with Luciano Leilua dropping back to the bench.

West Tigers: No worries Origin with Brent Naden and Justin Olam both returning from suspension. Alex Lobb has been named on the wing and could take the goal kick from Api Koroisau, who is set for 80 minutes on the hooker with Jake Simpkin departing the club. No changes an hour before kick-off with Tallyn Da Silva being the 18th man.