The Wests Tigers will return to Campbelltown Stadium to face the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday, 8847 days after their initial encounter at the same location, which took place during the club’s inaugural match in the NRL.
The 25th anniversary match occurs during ANZAC Round, with the home team eager to snap a three-game losing streak, while the visiting team aims to build on their recent victories against the Dolphins and Raiders. However, the Broncos will be seeking their first away win of the season, having previously suffered losses in Las Vegas, Penrith, and Melbourne.
The upcoming rugby league match promises to be an emotionally charged event, as the community prepares to honor the ANZACS, while also mourning the sudden passing of Wests Tigers Player #4, Terry Hill, during the week.
A number of Terry’s former teammates from the historic 24-24 draw against the Broncos in Round 1, 2000 are expected to be present at the match.Regarding team updates, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has announced that he will be giving an NRL debut to Solomon Alaimalo, a former Super Rugby player, who, at 28 years and 122 days, will become the oldest player to make their debut for the Wests Tigers.
Alaimalo takes over from Junior Tupou, who is sidelined due to a foot injury, in the wing position, while John Bateman shifts from second row to lock, with Samuela Fainu starting as an edge forward.Fonua Pole is set to come off the bench and has expressed his readiness to take on the role of an impact forward.
Brisbane welcomes back three important players to their lineup: prop Payne Haas returns after a five-week absence due to a knee injury, captain Adam Reynolds is back following a hamstring problem, and back-rower Brendan Piakura makes his return after an ankle issue.
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