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Wests Tigers put up a much better fight in their most recent outing but it was still not enough to win as they remained rooted to the foot of the ladder. They now face a North Queensland Cowboys outfit that are hitting form at just the right time and could compound their misery.
START DATE/TIME: UK – Thursday 1st August, 2024 – 10:50am / AUS – 7:50pm / US EST – 5:50am / US PST – 2:50am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
WESTS TIGERS FORM: FIVE STRAIGHT LOSSES FOR WESTS
Wests showed some improvement on their recent efforts but they could not end their losing run as it was extended to five matches with a defeat against New Zealand Warriors.
LAST FIVE: LLLLL
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS FORM: COWBOYS CONTINUE IMPRESSIVE RUN
It is now four wins in the last five matches for the Cowboys as they claimed a solid victory over Cronulla Sharks, a side they are now within touching distance of as they aim to break into the top four.
LAST FIVE: WWLWW
WESTS TIGERS TEAM NEWS: OLAM BACK FROM KNEE INJURY
Justin Olam has been named to return in the centres after he overcame a knee injury with Starford To’a making way with a hamstring issue while Adam Doueihi remains on the sidelines to manage workload on his return to play.
Starting 13: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Solomon Alaimalo 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Justin Olam 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Latu Fainu 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Reuben Porter 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali’i Bench: 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Sione Fainu 17. Alex Twal Reserves: 18. Heath Mason 19. Justin Matamua 20. Josh Feledy 21. Declan Casey 22. Tim Johannssen
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS TEAM NEWS: TAUMALOLO ABSENT
Jason Taumalolo has succumbed to an issue with his cheekbone and is replaced by Sam McIntrye in the starting line-up. Heilum Luki is back on deck from a hamstring complaint which sees Kulikefu Finefeuiaki drop to the bench.
Starting 13: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Sam McIntyre 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Thomas Mikaele Bench: 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Jake Granville 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Griffin Neame Reserves: 18. Jaxon Purdue 19. Jamal Shibasaki 20. Jake Clifford 21. Tomas Chester 22. Thomas Duffy
WESTS TIGERS VS NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS PREDICTION
Wests Tigers look every inch the wooden spoonists this year but there is still hope for them. They need to pick up a win or two in their final games of the campaign and having shown some fight last week, they will hope to build on that. However, North Queensland Cowboys have the top four in their sights after a good run of form and they are tough to oppose here.
WESTS TIGERS VS NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS TIP: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS -6
