Brisbane Broncos vs Wests Tigers: NRL live scores, blog

A. Reynolds	79
K. Staggs	78
	64	A. Doueihi
	63	J. Simpkin
A. Reynolds	53
K. Staggs	52
A. Reynolds	48
H. Farnworth	46
	44	A. Doueihi
	43	I. Papali'i
A. Reynolds	35
J. Riki	33
A. Reynolds	30
S. Cobbo	29
A. Reynolds	19
P. Haas	19
A. Reynolds	16
K. Capewell	14
J. Riki	9

8	Tries	2
7	Conversions	2
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Field Goals	0

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Round five of NRL’s Super Saturday ends with the Brisbane Broncos hosting the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:35pm (AEDT).

It has been a dream start for the Broncos, winning four from four – including two derby wins and a huge upset against the Panthers in Penrith. While a lot has been talked about the Broncos’ attack, their defence has been impressive – conceding an average 14.5 points per game.

With the addition of Reece Walsh in the Broncos backline, there is the added spice of youthful arrogance in the Broncos outfit that they are thriving on. The Broncos have all the ingredients to go all the way in 2023.

Now it is all about sustaining that hunger for the whole year – and that starts by asserting their dominance against the struggling outfits while not giving them a chance to think of victory.

All is not well at Tiger town. Currently standing at the bottom of the NRL table winless, Tim Sheens is already hitting the panic buttons. After training with a set spine, Sheens has dumped that idea.

Daine Laurie has gone from starting at fullback in round one to not even making the bench by round five. While new recruits Api Koroisau and John Bateman have shown their mettle and led from the front, there is a huge lack in cohesion among the Tigers’ attack – averaging the worst points scored (14) per game among teams who have played all four rounds in the 2023 NRL season.

Prediction

32-18, 42-24, 48-0, 22-16 – these have been the score lines in the past four games as the Tigers have emerged victorious in all four games against the Broncos. However, there is no doubt that the Broncos start the clash as favourites overwhelmingly.

This Broncos outfit are brimmed with confidence, while also being wary and respecting their opponents. As for the Tigers, you don’t know where their points will come from if they continue their season with giving away errors and penalties.

Broncos by 12.

Game information

Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
TV: Fox League
Stream: Kayo Sports
Kick-off: 7.35pm (AEDT)
Betting: Broncos $1.15, Tigers $5.50 – odds via Playup

Teams

Broncos

1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan

Interchange: 14. Cory Paix 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Corey Jensen 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Kobe Hetherington 21. Jock Madden 22. Brendan Frei

Tigers

1. Adam Doueihi 2. Charlie Staines 3. Brent Naden 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole

Interchange: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Justin Matamua 17. Starford To’a 18. Shawn Blore 19. Joe Ofahengaue 20. Tukimihia Simpkins 21. Daine Laurie 22. Alex Seyfarth

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