The Wests Tigers have scored the first points of the afternoon, leading the Dragons 2-0 after 10 minutes.
Tigers forward John Bateman was sensationally ruled out with a hamstring injury just minutes before the clash.
Asu Kepaoa comes into the starting side whilst Alex Seyfarth will now start on the bench.
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MATCH PREVIEW
After breaking the 2023 duck last week, the Tigers will be aiming to make it two on the trot when they face the Dragons in Magic Round.
The Dragons will be out avoid a fifth straight loss and they’ll attempt to do it without Zac Lomax, who was dropped this week by coach Anthony Griffin.
Max Feagai moves into Lomax’s centre spot with the returning Mikaele Ravalawa to start on the wing.
Jayden Sullivan has been impressing in reserve grade and gets his chance back in the NRL this afternoon, starting on the bench.
It’s expected Ben Hunt will move to hooker whenever Sullivan enters the game.
The Dragons forward pack will be boosted by Jaydn Su’A’s return from a shoulder injury.
For the Tigers, centre Brent Naden will be missing for a few weeks through suspension.
Wests Tigers vs St George Illawarra Dragons 1.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 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 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa
Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Moses Mbye 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack Bird 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Michael Molo 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Josh Kerr
