Wests Tigers v Warriors LIVE: Maiu’u despatched off as Tigers take early lead in Christchurch
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Tigers take 18-6 lead as Warriors denied
The Warriors are denied a attempt because of an obstruction. Lussick at dummy-half tries to undergo a participant’s legs however is instructed which you can’t try this.
BANG: Sione Latoa-Vaihu backs up in assist to attain the Tigers’ third attempt of the day. Is that going to be sufficient?
WARRIORS 6-18 TIGERS with 20 minutes to go
Tigers preventing laborious to carry into their lead
Look this definitely isn’t a traditional recreation of rugby league however each groups are working in off the again fence and attempting to smash via the center.
Tom Ale is digging in for the Warriors with 115 metres from 12 runs.
WARRIORS 6-12 TIGERS, with 25 minutes to go.
Additionally … in case you missed the send-off earlier at this time.
It’s an arm-wrestle in Christchurch
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is lighting up the left aspect right here because the Warriors seek for a rating that might deliver them again degree.
WARRIORS 6-12 TIGERS
David Klemmer takes a carry. Credit score: Getty
We’re again to 12 on 12
Half-time stats
Half-time: Tigers take a 12-6 lead on the break
Pinned on their very own tryline, the Warriors give away a penalty and one other set of six to a Tigers outfit hungry for factors earlier than the break.
Nevertheless, Tigers winger Charlie Staines will get dragged over the sideline after considering he was held. Intelligent bit of labor there from Marcelo Montoya.
BANG: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with an ideal one-on-one deal with to win possession again for his aspect.
The Tigers have their noses in entrance 12-6 on the break.
Wind is enjoying an element at this time
The Warriors are trailing in most main stats division right here however are staying within the contest.
Being a participant brief will make life troublesome within the second half and the Tigers will likely be filthy at themselves if they will’t swoop and take benefit.
A number of footy in the midst of the sphere. Excessive kicks are proving troublesome to soak up the wind.
WARRIORS 6-12 TIGERS after 33 minutes
The Tigers have a good time a attempt. Credit score: Getty
Maiu’u has been despatched off
Warriors reserve Zyon Maiu’u has been despatched off for a excessive hit on Tigers centre on Declan Casey. He’s not too proud of the choice however there can’t be too many arguments there as Casey comes from the sphere.
Appears to be like in a foul approach. We’ll keep watch over any information there.
“There’s a excessive degree of drive and it’s hit him straight within the head. You’re despatched off,” says the referee.
WARRIORS 6-12 TIGERS
The gang are loving it in Christchurch. Credit score: Getty
Sezer places the Tigers again in entrance
Aidan Sezer shifts the ball left and finally ends up ending off his good work because of a fantastic flick-pass offload from centre Solomona Faataape.
Sezer has regarded sharp this afternoon and it’s a useful response from the guests. Either side wish to throw the ball round and implement what they’ve been engaged on at coaching for the previous couple of months.
WARRIORS 6-12 TIGERS
Aidan Sezer in motion for the Wests Tigers. Credit score: Getty
Laban hits again for the Warriors
Jacob Laban, the 19-year-old but to make his first grade debut, slices via a spot and offers the house aspect their first attempt in entrance of a packed stadium in Christchurch. Nice little step off the precise foot there.
It was additionally a useful little ball there from No.7 Luke Metcalf who’ll chalk that down as a attempt help to get the arrogance up.
We’re again to 6-6 after quarter-hour
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