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Wests Tigers 12
Penrith Panthers 35
The Penrith Panthers prepare to face Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval in what is a must-win game for the ‘Mountain Men’. Join The Roar from 3:50pm (AEST) for live coverage.
Panthers hooker Apisai Koroisau must step up against NSW Blues representative Robbie Farah if Penrith are going to win. Without James Segeyaro, Ivan Cleary has no one to fall back on if Koroisau fails to perform.
Josh Mansour’s return on the wing is a huge plus for the Panthers, however he comes into the game with an injury concern which may hinder his performance. Waqa Blake shifts to centre to accommodate Mansour.
Isaah Yeo moves to the back row and Reagan Campbell-Gillard returns to the starting side at prop. Lewis Brown and Sam McKendry drop to an extended bench, alongside Sika Manu.
For the Tigers, Farah returns at hooker, with Dene Halatau dropping to the bench and Manaia Cherrington missing out. Delouise Hoeter comes in for David Nofoaluma at centre, with Sauaso Sue on an extended bench.
Martin Taupau will look to terrorise his opponents, expect a fierce battle between him and Elijah Taylor.
In 26 games played between the two clubs since 1998 the Panthers have won 15, with the Tigers taking out 11. Last time they met the Panthers defeated the Tigers 26-10 in Round 17, 2014. Wests are coming off the back of a 20-30 loss to Manly with Penrith losing 12-24 last time to the Bulldogs.
Prediction
The Tigers will push hard for a win, however the Panthers will triumph in what shapes as a must-win game.
Panthers by 6.
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