Manly Sea Eagles vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Two teams desperate to turn their seasons around clash at 4 Pines Park. The Sea Eagles and the Wests Tigers are both looking for a crucial win to stay in touch with the top eight.
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Manly Sea Eagles team news
Tom Trbojevic has been moved to centre with Lehi Hopoate taking over at fullback in a major positional change for the veteran star. Reuben Garrick shifts to the wing and Jason Saab drops to the reserves. Haumole Olakau’atu (shoulder) is out, with Corey Waddell coming into the starting side, while veteran Matt Lodge is back starting in the front row. Jazz Tevaga starts at hooker with Jake Simpkin joining the bench as Lachlan Croker is out with a concussion suffered at training.
Squad: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Tommy Talau 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Corey Waddell 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Nathan Brown 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Michael Chee Kam 19. Jason Saab 20. Clayton Faulalo 21. Joey Walsh 22. Caleb Navale
Wests Tigers team news
Jarome Luai will switch to his preferred five-eighth role with Latu Fainu taking over at halfback after a strong performance off the bench last week. Heath Mason takes over at fullback from Jahream Bula, who is out with a hamstring injury. Tony Sukkar joins the bench.
Squad: 1. Heath Mason 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Jack Bird 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Sione Fainu 17. Tony Sukkar 18. Luke Laulilii 19. Charlie Murray 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Charlie Staines 22. Tristan Hope
Manly Sea Eagles vs Wests Tigers prediction
The Manly Sea Eagles (10th) are coming off a bye and will be eager to bounce back from a 28-8 loss to the Gold Coast Titans in their last outing. They have struggled for consistency, with three losses in their last four games.
The Wests Tigers (14th) are in a form slump, having lost their last five matches. Their most recent defeat was a narrow 16-12 loss to the Canberra Raiders, where they showed improvement but couldn't secure the win.
Tolutau Koula has been a shining light for the Sea Eagles, scoring seven tries in his last five games at 4 Pines Park.
Api Koroisau has a remarkable try-scoring record against his former club, scoring a try in his last four games against the Sea Eagles.
The Sea Eagles have historically dominated this fixture, winning 22 of the 37 matches since 1998. However, the Tigers won their last encounter in Round 25, 2024, with a high-scoring 34-26 victory.
With both teams desperate for a win, this match could go either way. The Sea Eagles will be hoping for a return to form at home, while the Tigers will be looking for their new-look spine to click.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Wests Tigers tip: Total match points over 47.5
