Wests Tigers Announce Lineup for Pre-Season Clash with Sydney Roosters
Wests Tigers’ NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall, has revealed the 26-man squad for the upcoming preseason clash against the Sydney Roosters. This match marks the team’s first official outing in the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge for 2026.
Key Players and Leadership
The selected squad comprises a blend of NRL Top 30 players, Development players, NSW Cup participants, and Wests Tigers Pathways athletes. Notably, Jock Madden and Tristan Hope will serve as co-captains, bringing valuable leadership to the team.
Several players with NRL experience, including Sione Fainu, Tony Sukkar, and Charlie Murray, are also part of the lineup. Additionally, Pheonix Godinet is set to begin the match in the back row, while his Pathways teammates, Christian Taupau-Moors and Siotame Havea Jr, will start on the bench.
Wests Tigers Team List
The following players have been named to compete:
- 1. Heath Mason
- 2. Luke Laulilii
- 3. Heamasi Makasini
- 4. Patrick Herbert
- 5. Tino Tavana
- 6. Javon Andrews
- 7. Jock Madden (c)
- 8. Kit Laulilii
- 9. Tristan Hope (c)
- 10. Sione Fainu
- 11. Tony Sukkar
- 12. Pheonix Godinet
- 13. Charlie Murray
- 14. Jared Haywood
- 15. Jack Attard
- 16. Solomone Saukuru
- 17. Christian Taupau-Moors
- 18. Max Taotua
- 19. Siotame Havea Jr
- 20. Lachlan Broederlow
- 21. Luke Jack
- 22. Iverson Matai
- 23. Logan Brookes
- 24. Mitch Taotua
- 25. Josese Lanyon
- 26. Will Craig
Match Details
The match against the Sydney Roosters is scheduled for Saturday, February 14. It will take place at the McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, with kickoff set for 3:50 PM.
This preseason match serves as an important opportunity for Wests Tigers to evaluate their squad ahead of the 2026 NRL season.
